1St Dredge Shelters
Fort Peck Project — lakeside, fishing
Location: Fort Peck , MT, MT
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 1 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
First Dredge Recration Area 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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/1st-dredge-shelters to be notified when sites open up.
Nearby campgrounds: Administration Lawn (Fort Peck, MT), Kiwanis Park (Fort Peck , MT), Interpretive Center Shelter (Fort Peck, MT), Boomtown Shelter (Fort peck, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at 1St Dredge Shelters
Cell signal at 1St Dredge Shelters (Fort Peck , MT): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
First Dredge Recration Area 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.
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Location
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Getting there →
From Nashua, MT, travel on Highway 117 south for 10 miles, turn right at the entrance parking lot. From Glasgow, MT, travel on Highway 24 south for 18 miles to Fort Peck Dam. Turn Left onto Highway 117 travel 2.5 miles. Turn left at intersection onto Yellowstone Rd continue a half mile and the recreation area will be on the left. From Interstate 94, Glendive/Circle exit, take MT highway 200 west to MT highway 24 north 55 miles; turn right onto Yellowstone Rd drive 2.5 miles and campground will b
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Fort Peck Project fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Fort Peck Project before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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