The Downstream Campground viewed from the dam.
A view of the campground from the dam in the Fall.
Three bison wait out a winter storm
Sunrise over the Missouri River
Campsite map

Featured amenities

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About Downstream (MT)

Downstream Campground is located just below Fort Peck Dam on the Missouri River in northeastern Montana. Recreation enthusiasts and sportsmen enjoy the beauty of Fort Peck Lake's 1.5 mi of shoreline. A variety of high quality outdoor activities are available, including camping, boating, fishing, hunting, sightseeing and wildlife viewing.  Fort Peck Dam, which impounds Fort Peck Lake is the first dam built in the upper Missouri River Basin. The area surrounding Fort Peck was first charted by Lewis and Clark in 1804, and the pristine natural condition of the river and surrounding area awed the renowned explorers. When President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorized the Fort Peck project in 1933, thousands of people from all over the country migrated to Montana during the midst of the Great Depression in hopes of earning a living. Today, Fort Peck Lake is a sportsman's paradise with excellent fishing, wildlife viewing and other countless outdoor recreation opportunities.   For more information, visit the Fort Peck Project Website or call 406-526-3411.

Available sites

86 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water Access

Water Access

  • Marina
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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86 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 02, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 03, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 04, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 05, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 06, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 07, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 08, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 09, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 10, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 11, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 12, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 13, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 14, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 15, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 16, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 59 × 10 ft
🚐 17, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 18, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 19, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 20, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 21, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 22, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 23, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 24, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 25, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 26, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 27, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 28, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 29, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 30, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 31, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 32, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
⛺ 33, Loop: Lismas Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
🚐 34, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 35, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 36, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 38, Loop: Lismas RV
50 amp · 45 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 39, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 40, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 41, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 42, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 43, Loop: Lismas RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 44, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 45, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 46, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 59 × 10 ft
🚐 47, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 48, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 49, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 50, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 51, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 52, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 53, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 54, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 55, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 56, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 57, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 58, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 59, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 60, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 61, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 62, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 63, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 64, Loop: New Deal RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
⛺ 65, Loop: Wheeler Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 66, Loop: Wheeler Tent
Gravel · Campfire
⛺ 67, Loop: Wheeler Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 68, Loop: Wheeler Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 69, Loop: Wheeler Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 70, Loop: Wheeler Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 71, Loop: Wheeler Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 72, Loop: Wheeler Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 73, Loop: Wheeler Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 74, Loop: Wheeler Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 75, Loop: Wheeler Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 76, Loop: Wheeler Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 77, Loop: Faranuf RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 78, Loop: Faranuf RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 79, Loop: Faranuf RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 80, Loop: Faranuf RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 81, Loop: Faranuf RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 82, Loop: Faranuf RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 83, Loop: Faranuf RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 84, Loop: Faranuf RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 85, Loop: Faranuf RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 86, Loop: Faranuf RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 GS1, Loop: Group RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 45 × 12 ft

Reviews

721 reviews

Summary

AI generated

Downstream Campground is a beautiful and well-maintained facility with spacious, clean sites and friendly staff, making it a highly recommended destination for campers. Guests appreciate the clean bathrooms, quiet atmosphere, and nearby recreational activities, including biking and fishing. While some noted issues like mosquito presence and occasional water access problems, overall experiences were overwhelmingly positive, with many planning to return.

Based on guest feedback

4.6

Overall rating

Based on 721 reviews

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5 stars 71.6% (516)
4 stars 19.3% (139)
3 stars 5.7% (41)
2 stars 1.8% (13)
1 star 1.7% (12)

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Kris K

Verified

July 24, 2026 Stayed at: 32, Loop: Lismas

An absolutely beautiful, well maintained campground, very spacious sites, easy in and out with a large rig, nice trails and activities and the host made sure to call and let us know how to find our site as we were arriving after hours - it was very easy with his directions. We only stayed overnight crossing through Montana but will definitely plan another trip just to explore the area more and have more time to enjoy the campground. Also VERY affordable!!

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Laurie M

Verified

July 21, 2026 Stayed at: 29, Loop: Lismas

We stayed here overnight on our way to Medora, ND. This is a very quiete, good campground with playgrounds, horse shoe pits, picnic areas and a basketball court. Our site was flat asphalt with electric. The bathroom was clean. We visited the Fort Peck Dam which was very interesting. Unfortunately, the interpretive center had closed. Our only con were the mosquitos but, it is that time of year!

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Mary G

Verified

July 20, 2026 Stayed at: 22, Loop: Lismas

Totally enjoyed our stay here. Quiet, and good distance between campsites. Restrooms clean and serviced regularly. Park hosts pleasant and helpful. Lending library. Very nice trails along river and wetlands. Interpretive Center is only open on weekends, but there are displays and a very good native pollinator garden always accessible. We enjoyed a drive up onto the dam and the overlook to Fort Peck Lake. Fascinating history!

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Chuck K

Verified

July 20, 2026 Stayed at: 68, Loop: Wheeler

Great place to stay, everyone is friendly and the park is clean

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Kim I

Verified

July 19, 2026 Stayed at: 08, Loop: Lismas

Beautiful campground with all the amenities! The camp hosts were very friendly and helpful! Highly recommend!

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Valerie T

Verified

July 19, 2026 Stayed at: 70, Loop: Wheeler

Awesome campground and staff..thank you.
I'll be back

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Tracy C

Verified

July 17, 2026 Stayed at: 69, Loop: Wheeler

This seemed like a nice campground. The site was nice and spacious. We got there after the check-in area was closed but were able to grab our reservation ticket and find out site easily enough. There seemed to be some website confusion as another couple was trying to set up in our space when we arrived, but they moved on when we told them it was our spot.
This spot wasn’t too far from the bathroom, but definitely far enough from other sites to feel private.

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William D

Verified

July 16, 2026 Stayed at: 18, Loop: Lismas

Very much enjoyed the campground. Toilets were clean and well supplied, and the hosts were very personable. Love the trail system that surrounds the area. Made cycling around very enjoyable.

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Richard H

Verified

July 16, 2026 Stayed at: 21, Loop: Lismas

The site was very nice and the dam was impressive. We just stopped for the night on our way elsewhere. We would stop here again.

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Jamie M

Verified

July 15, 2026 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Lismas

We love the place we go every year.The staff you have are always so friendly and helpful.The campsites are beautiful and clean can't wait to go back.

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Location & Directions for Downstream (MT)

U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, Fort Peck, MT 59223 United States

Elevation: 626 ft

Nearest town

Fort Peck, MT - 1.5 mi

About 3 min to downtown

Highway access

Downstream campground is accessible via Montana State Highway 24, which runs through Fort Peck. The nearest major road access is approximately 5 miles to the west.

Policies & Rules

General

  • Reservations that have not arrived will be no-showed at checkout time of their first night of stay. This will cancel your entire reservation.
  • All public-use of Ft. Peck Project lands and waters is governed by Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) .
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec  

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Last updated: November 3, 2026

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