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

Select check-in and check-out dates to see availability.

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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Steven J

Verified

June 29, 2021 Stayed at: 08, Loop: Lismas

Beautiful location and great proximity to great fishing.

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Donald H

Verified

June 29, 2021 Stayed at: 30, Loop: Lismas

Great park. A lots of space and greenery.

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DENIS B

Verified

June 30, 2021 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lismas

I have been coming to this campground for 30 years. This is the worst condition the bark has been in that I have ever seen. The grounds were not mowed. The high grass led to a very bad tick problem. The picnic area were not mowed and filled with down branches. I was very sad and disappointed on the condition of the maintenance of the park.

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Robin H

June 30, 2021

This is the second year we have booked this site and will continue to book it every year. It is private and clean, well maintained. It has easy access to a beach area that is safe for all our kids. This is a halfway meeting point for our mini annual family reunion of my husband's first cousins and their families, and his siblings and their families. We look forward to next year!

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Lisa W

Verified

July 1, 2021 Stayed at: 20, Loop: Lismas

I am cycling across the country. I arrived at Downstream, and realized I made a mistake on my reservation dates. The campground hosts were very helpful, friendly and accommodating. They saved the day. Thank you!!

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Joyce M

Verified

July 1, 2021 Stayed at: 31, Loop: Lismas

Beautiful campground!

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Valerie R

Verified

July 1, 2021 Stayed at: 78, Loop: Faranuf

This is a beautiful place and we had a great time. Our only complaint would be that the water hydrants are not conveniently located or level for filling an RV tank. There is a potable water/dump station located just prior to entering the park, but not very obvious. When we asked about water when checking in the camp host failed to mention there was a level and convenient water station near the entrance.

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Dee K

Verified

July 2, 2021 Stayed at: 54, Loop: New Deal

Large shady sites, clean bathrooms, and not far from the lake. Fishing available at a couple of tanks-one for bass that has TONS of perch and a boat launch appropriate for flat bottomed boat and a couple of fishing piers. A paved walking trail circles the camp. Playgrounds in good shape for kids. Disc golf course. Very busy. Nothing to speak of in the area, but it’s all about the lake here. Interpretive center open on weekend.

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Dan B

Verified

July 3, 2021 Stayed at: 45, Loop: New Deal

Great hosts, really enjoyable museum, clean facilities and not too crowded. Highly recommend the pull through sites up by the bass pond, which appears to be the best stocked.

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Barry A

Verified

July 4, 2021 Stayed at: 56, Loop: New Deal

We all had a very good time

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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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