Montana Fishing Access Sites
Learn about camping and boondocking at Fishing Access Sites (FAS) in Montana
Camping Rules for Montana Fishing Access Sites (FAS)
The camping rules for Montana Fishing Access Sites (FAS) presented below were acquired from the Administrative Rules of Montana, Department 12, Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, Chapter 8, Parks Division. These rules apply to all of Montana’s “Fishing Access Sites” and they address boondocking, dispersed camping, vehicle camping, and so on. Camping Rules for Montana Fishing Access Sites (FAS) The State of Montana, Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP) administers some 340 Fishing Access Sites (FAS). Of those, only 97 (as of this writing) supports camping. Below is an overview of the regulations that apply to these sites. Refer to, ... Read more
Map of Montana Fishing Access Sites with Camping
Below is a map of all Montana fishing access sites (FAS) with campgrounds, or support camping of some kind. This information comes from the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. Free Camping Paid Camping The State of Montana, Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, operates some 340 fishing access sites (FAS). Of those, approximately 100 supports camping. Free camping FAS generally offer smaller sites or dispersed camping; larger trailers of 30ft and up, or motorhomes of 40ft and up, will experience difficulty getting to these sites. The paid camping FAS generally offer larger sites. However, it may be necessary ... Read more
Bean Lake, Fishing Access Site, Montana
Camping at Bean Lake, Montana Camping at Bean Lake, Montana is free. At least, the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks doesn’t specify camping fees, nor does it offer a self-pay box. The lake is small enough, and so far away from civilization, that rules are probably not even needed. If you get here, you’ll very likely be only the one here. Getting there involves a lot of dirt road travel. DO NOT, however, take SR-434 (Stearns-Augusta Rd) from SR-200. SR-434 has a bridge crossing over Dearborn River. This bridge is rated only for 7 tons (14,000 lbs) or ... Read more
