West End Tent And Trailer Campground

4.4·28 reviews
·Fort Peck Project

Overview

Reservations are only allowed on the day of arrival. Overnight occupany is required.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (22 of 25 campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (15 of 25 campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 12:01 pm)

  • Driveway Entry

    (Majority of the campsites have back in)

  • Firepit

    (22 of 25 campsites have Firepit)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 10)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 2)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (22 of 25 campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Site Access

    (All campsites have Site Acceses)

Natural Features

A view of the lake from West End Tent and Trailer - Credits: USACE
A view of Campsite 8 from the road. - Credits: USACE
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The campground is located on a hill overlooking Fort Peck Lake. Most campsites provide at least a partial view of the lake. It is not uncommon to see deer visit the campground in the evening. The location provides a great view of thunderstorms as they pass over the lake from the safety of a camper. 

Recreation

A view of the lake from West End Tent and Trailer - Credits: USACE

Fort Peck Lake provides almost 400 square miles of recreation opportunities. These include boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. There are two boat ramps located within two miles of the campground to provide access. The Beaver Creek Nature Area is five miles away and provide three miles of trails to hike and bike on. 

Fishing: Fort Peck Lake enjoys nationwide recognition as a hot spot for walleye fishing. Fort Peck Lake provides excellent boating and fishing opportunities. The lake also offers excellent fishing for sauger, smallmouth bass, lake trout, chinook salmon and northern pike. The introduction of cisco as a forage fish in 1983 proved successful and has increased both the size and number of game fish.

Wildlife Viewing/Hunting: The Fort Peck Lake Area and the Charles M. Russell Wildlife Refuge provide superb hunting of deer, elk, big horn sheep, and prong horn. The Missouri River Breaks are known for producing large elk and other game animals.  

Permitted Equipment

  • rv-N/A

  • tent-N/A

  • trailer-N/A

  • vehicle-N/A

  • 5th wheel-N/A

  • camper van-N/A

  • pickup camper-N/A

  • pop up camper-N/A

Nearby Attractions

  • Fort Peck Lake is a Montana treasure for its vast size and outdoor recreation opportunities. Six recreation areas within a few miles of the dam provide access for water sports, fishing and hunting. 
  • The Fort Peck Interpretive Center and Museum is located just downstream of Fort Peck Dam. For more information, call 406-526-3411. 
  • Tours of the Fort Peck Powerhouse are regulalry scheduled, call 406-526-3411 for more information. 
  • The Leo B. Coleman Wildlife Pasture, located just outside the Town of Fort Peck and Downstream Campground is home to Fort Peck's Bison herd and provides an excellent wildlife viewing auto route. 
  • The Historic Fort Peck Theater is located in the town of Ft. Peck is a popular historic destination in summer months.  
  • The 1.1 million acre Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge surrounds Fort Peck Lake and helps preserve the natural habitat for numerous wildlife species.

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