OutReserve

Downstream (MT)

Warning

General

Road construction on MT 24 South Flowing Wells and MT 200 east to Jordan and west to Brockway for resurfacing this summer. Please plan accordingly.

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

Pet Friendly

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 1,500 miles 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.

Number of accommodations: 86

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
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Closed periods
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Currently open - May 1 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

86 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: Lismas
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: Lismas
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: Lismas
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: Lismas
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: Lismas
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: Lismas
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: Lismas
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: Lismas
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: Lismas
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: Lismas
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: Lismas
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 32, Loop: Lismas
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
33, Loop: Lismas
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 34, Loop: Lismas
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 35, Loop: Lismas
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 36, Loop: Lismas
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 38, Loop: Lismas
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 39, Loop: Lismas
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 40, Loop: Lismas
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 41, Loop: Lismas
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 42, Loop: Lismas
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 43, Loop: Lismas
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 44, Loop: New Deal
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 45, Loop: New Deal
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 46, Loop: New Deal
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 47, Loop: New Deal
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 48, Loop: New Deal
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 49, Loop: New Deal
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 50, Loop: New Deal
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 51, Loop: New Deal
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 52, Loop: New Deal
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 53, Loop: New Deal
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 54, Loop: New Deal
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 55, Loop: New Deal
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 56, Loop: New Deal
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 57, Loop: New Deal
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 58, Loop: New Deal
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 59, Loop: New Deal
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 60, Loop: New Deal
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 61, Loop: New Deal
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 62, Loop: New Deal
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 63, Loop: New Deal
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 64, Loop: New Deal
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
65, Loop: Wheeler
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
66, Loop: Wheeler
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
67, Loop: Wheeler
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
68, Loop: Wheeler
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
69, Loop: Wheeler
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
70, Loop: Wheeler
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
71, Loop: Wheeler
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
72, Loop: Wheeler
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
73, Loop: Wheeler
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
74, Loop: Wheeler
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
75, Loop: Wheeler
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
76, Loop: Wheeler
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 77, Loop: Faranuf
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 78, Loop: Faranuf
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 79, Loop: Faranuf
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 80, Loop: Faranuf
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 81, Loop: Faranuf
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 82, Loop: Faranuf
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 83, Loop: Faranuf
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 84, Loop: Faranuf
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 85, Loop: Faranuf
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 86, Loop: Faranuf
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 GS1, Loop: Group
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available

Reviews (546)

What Guests Are Saying

Downstream Campground offers a clean, beautiful setting with spacious, well-maintained sites and friendly, helpful staff. Visitors appreciate the ample activities, including biking trails, fishing ponds, and nearby attractions like the Interpretive Center. Although some noted issues like bugs and road conditions, the overall experience is highly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.5
546 reviews
5
69.0%
377
4
20.9%
114
3
6.4%
35
2
1.8%
10
1
1.8%
10

Paul P

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 16, Loop: Lismas

5

Enjoyed Dam Tour by HS student, nice campsite, park was well kept up, Interpetive Center was a plus. Huge lake

Melinda L

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 71, Loop: Wheeler

5

Beautiful site!

Anne P

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 21, Loop: Lismas

1

I was unable to make my reservation on the website. It was totally frozen and could not be accessed until later in the day. So I called the reservation phone number, having to dial 364 times in a row to get through busy line signals and get into the phone cue. Then I sat on hold for well over 2 hours, hearing a recording telling me at the onset my wait time was 1 hour and 25 minutes, which was repeated in 10 min intervals with the same exact wait time (no deduction for each 10 minute interval waited). By the time I finally got through to speak to a live reservation agent, I had been on the phone for almost 3 hours considering the 364 dialing attempts to get through. I was NOT a very happy customer. The reservation agent was very attentive and was helpful in getting the campsites I needed booked and I was very relieved as my entire summer's trip to Canada evolved around making this reservation. In the end, I definitely say that huge improvements in both the on line reservation website access needs expansion to handle the overload of demand for customer's use AND your phone lines need to be greatly expanded to accommodate such an influx of callers. Either that or figure a better way of opening the summer season's reservation system. It needs much better planning!

Lindsay W

Verified

January 9, 2020 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lismas

3

We love going to Fort Peck, and will continue to go there for many years. But there were a few issues the last time we camped there that could have been handled better by management. In 2019, there were new managers to the campground. When we arrived we booked a second campsite and paid for it, only to realize several hours later that it was previously booked. When trying to find another campsite, the female manager was very unwilling to help. She even refused to give us a refund of the site that she had overbooked.
I have camped at downstream many times since I was a young girl and never have I seen cactus so bad. We had to be very aware of where our kids were and making sure that they weren’t stepping on a pile of cactus. It was also hard to find a spot to put our tent that there wasn’t cactus on. Cactus can be dangerous and it’s fairly easy to get rid of early in the season.

Harold B

Verified

December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 01, Loop: Lismas

5

Beautiful park. Interpretive center is incredible

Norman D

Verified

December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 71, Loop: Wheeler

4

Great spot

Location Downstream (MT)

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

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 48.0067 / -106.428

Elevation: 626 feet

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  

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Road construction on MT 24 South Flowing Wells and MT 200 east to Jordan and west to Brockway for resurfacing this summer. Please plan accordingly.

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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