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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Annette N

Verified

October 5, 2020 Stayed at: 30, Loop: Lismas

The area is clean and well maintained New restrooms and showers are very nice. Always kept clean. Camp hosts very friendly and helpful

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Belinda M

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October 9, 2020 Stayed at: 43, Loop: Lismas

The campground was beautiful as the trees were changing color, Because we were coming in late in the season midweek, we didn't figure we needed a reservation. Boy were we surprised! Luckily our campground host was able to walk me through getting a reservation via an app on my phone. We will call all COE campgrounds beforehand from now on to see if we need reservations.

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Michael S

Verified

October 11, 2020 Stayed at: 44, Loop: New Deal

It is a very pleasant setting with lots of room for camping and not being in someone's hip pocket. All the necessary amenities and great camp hosts that keep the place in tip top shape.

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Christopher A

Verified

October 18, 2020 Stayed at: 34, Loop: Lismas

Camp hosts James and Leslie were super helpful.
We had a great time here.

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Alicia S

Verified

October 18, 2020 Stayed at: 47, Loop: New Deal

The website does not work that well. I had to make a new account because, it kept my other one locked. It said for thirty minutes, but it’s been weeks. It also would not let me choose two consecutive days, so I had to make two separate purchases for the weekend.
We really enjoy Kiwanis Park. We’re really disappointed that we have to make a reservation online to be able to camp there.

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Len F

Verified

October 23, 2020 Stayed at: 47, Loop: New Deal

Beautifully maintained campground with comfortable spacing between sites. Very helpful campground managers. Pristine cottonwoods. Paved walking paths along the various waterways that were certainly wheelchair friendly. Very affordable. Just don't leave anything out for the raccoons at night!

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Gerald R

October 24, 2020

The site was large with a large grass area. There is an Interpretive Center a short walk or bike ride away that shows a complete history of the area, a must see. The gate hosts were helpful and friendly.

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Brian M

December 29, 2020

We planned a family get together that was quite large. We also had family friends that were looking for camping areas over the 4th of July holiday. This site worked great.

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John E

Verified

February 2, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: Lismas

Great place, great campsite, great people!!

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Eilleen W

Verified

May 17, 2021 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lismas

We’ve stayed at the Downstream campground for many years
We’ve never had any problems.
We used to work at the downstream campground for C.O.E. They know us every time we come.

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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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