Boomtown Shelter
Fort Peck Project — lakeside, fishing
Location: Fort peck, MT, MT
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Boomtown Recreation area is located just to the west of 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: Verizon.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Boomtown Recreation Area offers access to Fort Peck Lake's 1,500 miles of shoreline with diverse outdoor activities including camping, fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing in northeastern Montana.
Wildlife alert: Baltimore Oriole, Western Wood-Pewee, Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Yellow Warbler present in area
Insider tips for Boomtown Shelter: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Bring self-contained RV or plan for vault toilet facilities as most sites have no hookups Located just west of Fort Peck Dam with direct Missouri River access for fishing and water sports
Skip Boomtown Shelter if: Need full RV hookups - most sites have no hookups available. Traveling outside May-October season - campground operates seasonally. Only 1 site available - expect limited availability.
Best time to visit Boomtown Shelter: May-October — Campground seasonal operations run May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Perch Point 1 & 2 (Fort Peck , MT), West End Tent And Trailer Campground (Fort Peck, MT), Administration Lawn (Fort Peck, MT), 1St Dredge Shelters (Fort Peck , MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Boomtown Shelter
Cell signal at Boomtown Shelter (Fort peck, MT): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Boomtown Recreation area is located just to the west of 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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring self-contained RV or plan for vault toilet facilities as most sites have no hookups
Located just west of Fort Peck Dam with direct Missouri River access for fishing and water sports
Campground seasonal operations run May through October
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Glasgow: head south on MT-42 S/State Hwy 24 W and continue onto MT 24 S for 15 miles. Turn right into the Boomtown recreation area. (just before Hwy 117 turnoff). Shelter area is the first right. From Nashua: Take MT-117 S to Hwy 24. Turn right for .1 miles. Boomtown Recreation area is on the left approximately .1 mile. Shelter area is the first right. From MT-200: Take MT-24 N for 59.6 miles. Turn right into Boomtown Recreation area. Shelter area is the first right.
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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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