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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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
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#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.
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