Pines Recreation Shelter

Fort Peck Project — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Fort Peck , MT, MT

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Pines Recreation area is located on the Fort Peck Reservoir 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): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pines-recreation-shelter to be notified when sites open up.

Located on Fort Peck Reservoir with 1,500 miles of shoreline offering excellent fishing, boating, and water sports opportunities. One long-time camper reports visiting for 40 years, indicating strong appeal for outdoor enthusiasts.

Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Bluebird, Tundra Swan, Red-breasted Nuthatch, and Bullsnake present in area

Insider tips for Pines Recreation Shelter: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site High-clearance vehicle recommended; road conditions can be rough for trailers Fort Peck Lake offers diverse water activities including boating, fishing, kayaking, and jet skiing

Skip Pines Recreation Shelter if: You need electrical hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You have low-clearance vehicles — access road can be challenging.

Best time to visit Pines Recreation Shelter: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: West End Tent And Trailer Campground (Fort Peck, MT), Perch Point 1 & 2 (Fort Peck , MT), Boomtown Shelter (Fort peck, MT), Administration Lawn (Fort Peck, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Pines Recreation Shelter

Cell signal at Pines Recreation Shelter (Fort Peck , MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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Pines Recreation Shelter

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The Pines Recreation area is located on the Fort Peck Reservoir 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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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowers
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsElectric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need electrical hookups — no hookups available at most sites✕ You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only✕ You have low-clearance vehicles — access road can be challenging

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 1 site

High-clearance vehicle recommended; road conditions can be rough for trailers

Fort Peck Lake offers diverse water activities including boating, fishing, kayaking, and jet skiing

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Bluebird, Tundra Swan, Red-breasted Nuthatch, and Bullsnake present in area

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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406-526-3411· Fort Peck Project
Getting there →

From Glasgow, travel South on MT Highway 24, turn right on Willow Creek Road (Brown Sign Pines/Bone Trail), travel 8.3 miles, turn left on to Pines Road (Brown sign Pines), travel 9.8 miles, road enters recreation area, information Kiosk with map is on right. Recreation area is serviced by an all-weather access road.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Pines Recreation Shelter cost per night?+
Pines Recreation Shelter costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Pines Recreation Shelter open?+
Pines Recreation Shelter is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Pines Recreation Shelter have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Pines Recreation Shelter?+
Pines Recreation Shelter is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Pines Recreation Shelter?+
Pines Recreation Shelter is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Pines Recreation Shelter?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Pines Recreation Shelter is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Pines Recreation Shelter open, and what are check-in times?+
Pines Recreation Shelter is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Fort Peck Lake Map (pdf)Rules and Regulations
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$25 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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