Administration Lawn
Fort Peck Project — lakeside
Location: Fort Peck, MT, MT
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Fort Peck USACE Administration Lawn is a lush one acre grass area, lined with mature trees that overlooks the lower Downstream area of Fort Peck. 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.
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
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One-acre grass area with mature trees overlooking Fort Peck Lake's downstream area, situated on historically significant ground charted by Lewis and Clark in 1804. Part of a major USACE dam facility with day-use and historic/cultural site access.
Wildlife alert: Red-tailed Hawks present in area; also watch for Rocky Mountain Toads and cacti (Missouri Foxtail, Great Plains yucca) on the ground.
Insider tips for Administration Lawn: Book early — federal USACE campground with only 1 tent site, so availability is extremely limited Showers available on-site despite 'no hookups' designation — useful for longer stays Approach from Nashua via MT HWY 117 South (9.6 miles) for direct routing; alternate Glasgow route adds distance
Skip Administration Lawn if: You need RV hookups — this site explicitly has none despite listing 'Electric Hookups' in amenities. You're planning outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You need more than 1 tent site or flexibility — only 1 site total available.
Best time to visit Administration Lawn: May - October — Official operating season per RIDB; campground closed outside these months.
Nearby campgrounds: 1St Dredge Shelters (Fort Peck , MT), Kiwanis Park (Fort Peck , MT), Interpretive Center Shelter (Fort Peck, MT), Boomtown Shelter (Fort peck, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Administration Lawn
Cell signal at Administration Lawn (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.
The Fort Peck USACE Administration Lawn is a lush one acre grass area, lined with mature trees that overlooks the lower Downstream area of Fort Peck. 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.
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Insider tips & when to go
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federal USACE campground with only 1 tent site, so availability is extremely limited
Showers available on-site despite 'no hookups' designation
useful for longer stays
Approach from Nashua via MT HWY 117 South (9.6 miles) for direct routing; alternate Glasgow route adds distance
Official operating season per RIDB; campground closed outside these months
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Nashua, MT, travel south on MT HWY 117 for 9.6 miles, make a slight right turn onto Teton Drive; turn left onto Kansas Ave at the stop sign. From Glasgow, MT, travel south on MT HWY 24 for approximately 17 miles; turn left on MT HWY 117 for 1.2 miles; keep right to continue on Missouri Ave for .5 miles; turn left on E Kansas Ave From Interstate 94, Glendive/Circle Exit, travel SW on MT HWY 200 for 30 miles; turn right onto MT 24 N to Fort Peck; turn right ont Yellowstone Dr and continue for
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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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