U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Learn about camping and boondocking U.S. Bureau of Reclamation project lands
Bureau of Reclamation: Off-Road Vehicle Use
Synopsis: These are the full set of rules adopted by the Bureau of Reclamation regarding the use of off-road vehicles and driving other vehicles off the road. These rules are codified in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations under… PART 420—OFF-ROAD VEHICLE USE Authority:32 Stat. 388 (43 U.S.C. 391 et seq.) and acts amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto; E.O. 11644 (37 FR 2877). Source:39 FR 26893, July 24, 1974, unless otherwise noted. § 420.1 Objectives. The provisions of this part establish regulations for off-road vehicle use on reclamation lands to protect the land resources, to promote the safety of all ... Read more
Bureau of Reclamation: Rules of Conduct
These are the full set of rules adopted by the Bureau of Reclamation regarding camping and other recreational activities on lands they manage.
Rules for Recreation on Bureau of Reclamation Land
Included here are the full texts of actual Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) rules and regulations with respect to boondocking, camping, and other recreational activities.
Indian Road Campground, Townsend, MT
Indian Road Campground, Townsend, MT How Crowded: Even on weekends, Indian Road Campground is not that busy, though weekdays will give you the best choice of campsites. How Noisy or Peaceful: Locals do tend to party here on weekends. Otherwise, you will also hear noise from trucks passing along Highway 287, and there are also trains paralleling the highway. Cellular Phone Signal: Cellular signal comes in good with Verizon and T-Mobile, but fair to average with AT&T. Road Conditions: Entrance from Highway 287 is all paved, and the roads within the campground is hard-packed dirt, suitable for any vehicle. Amenities Within Campground: Picnic tables, fire ... Read more
Goose Bay Dispersed Area, Townsend, MT
Camping at Goose Bay Dispersed Area Camping at Canyon Ferry Lake can be had with nearly a dozen government-run campgrounds. Goose Bay Dispersed Area is one of the free ones. It’s located right next to the paid-version, Goose Bay Marina & Campground. The dispersed area can be found adjacent, along the north side. Getting into Goose Bay Dispersed Area requires following a dirt road leading off of State Highway 284. The road itself is hard packed dirt and gravel, and is easy to travel along for any vehicle, RV, or trailer. Before you reach the Marina & Campground, you will see other dirt ... Read more
Duck Creek Campground, Townsend, MT
Duck Creek Campground, Townsend, MT How Crowded: Duck Creek Campground tends to get few campers due to being the least known and least documented of the free campgrounds on Canyon Ferry Lake. Still, it’s recommended you get here during the week to secure the best sites along the lakeshore. How Noisy or Peaceful: It stays quiet at this campground, even on weekends due to not getting as many campers as the other free campgrounds. Cellular Phone Signal: Cellular signal comes in average to good with all three carriers, Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T. Road Conditions: Entrance from Highway 284 is a hard packed dirt and ... Read more
Confederate Campground, Canyon Ferry Lake, MT
Confederate Campground, Canyon Ferry Reservoir Camping at Canyon Ferry Lake is spread out across a dozen government-run campgrounds, most through the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Confederate Campground is one of the free ones. It’s located just south of Goose Bay Dispersed Area. Getting into Confederate Campground requires following a dirt road leading off of State Highway 284. The road itself is hard packed dirt and gravel, and is easy to travel along for any vehicle, RV, or trailer. There are some washboarded bumps, and a couple of dips and rises, but all should be fine. When you reach the campground, it’s best to find ... Read more
Public Campgrounds on Canyon Ferry Lake, Montana
Public campgrounds on Canyon Ferry Lake, Montana are a top destination for outdoor enthusiasts near the Helena area. Canyon Ferry Lake is located about 1/2 hour to the east of the capital city. It was created in 1954 upon the...
The Difference Between Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation
Today, both the Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation are focused on water projects throughout the United States, primarily in the construction and operation of dams along America's rivers. If these two federal agencies...
