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)

2026 Season availability

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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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Bev M

Verified

October 7, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: Lismas

Wonderful hostess. Beautiful scenery

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Craig K

Verified

October 7, 2021 Stayed at: 83, Loop: Faranuf

Drove from Mississippi to Montana for a hunting trip. Stayed in several campgrounds during the round trip, over 4,000 mi. Downstream was the best I stayed at by far. The gentleman who checked me out was awesome. Wished I could have stayed there for a few days just to relax and enjoy the excellent campgrounds

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Glenn B

Verified

October 5, 2021 Stayed at: 21, Loop: Lismas

Easy and convenient check in, nice hosts, uncrowded, quiet, beautiful fall colors.

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Jonnie G

Verified

October 4, 2021 Stayed at: 02, Loop: Lismas

Very friendly and helpful staff and park supervisor

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RODNEY B

Verified

October 4, 2021 Stayed at: 43, Loop: Lismas

James and Leslie were great hosts and it's a shame that the powers to be have changed the "rules". Do stuff on line and we'll get volunteers to do the work. The new shower's and restrooms are nice but an idiot designed them. They have no idea for camping bathrooms. 1) No shelves by the sinks, 2) No heat in the bathrooms, 3) The dividing wall is to narrow and the shower sprays where you have to sit and change, 4) No hooks or shelf where you change to keep your change of clothes. Probably missed something. Why did you close the campground on the 30th??? Because you didn't plan for the cold weather and let stuff freeze in the unheated area's. Duhhhh

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Edward R

Verified

October 3, 2021 Stayed at: 44, Loop: New Deal

Perfect spot!

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David P

Verified

October 3, 2021 Stayed at: 41, Loop: Lismas

Campground is always clean and well maintained. Campground host for the last two years was magnificent as well. Sadly they won’t be back next year.

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june p

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October 3, 2021 Stayed at: 22, Loop: Lismas

The fall weather and gorgeous foliage made for a lovely stay. The only detraction was noisy neighbors. We do love this campground, and come several times a season, to fish.

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Grant S

Verified

October 2, 2021 Stayed at: 04, Loop: Lismas

After a dry summer of smelling smoke as a result of forest fires almost daily I was disappointed that there was so at many camp fires spewing smoke each night. In order to breathe I had to close my windows every night. This resulted in having to run air conditioning all night. To me the reason for camping is to be able to enjoy the outdoors and breathe fresh air.

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David N

Verified

October 2, 2021 Stayed at: 36, Loop: Lismas

Great hosts. Five star hosts.

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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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