Boomtown Shelter

Fort Peck Project, Montana

Group sites only. Every site here is a group site, booked by one party for a family reunion, club or scout trip - not single sites for individual campers.

  • Fee per nightnot confirmed
  • Seasonnot listed
  • RV length (some sites)Up to 40 ft
  • Drinking waternot listed
  • Electricyes

At a glance: Confirmed: electric hookups and showers. No flush toilets. Listed for rigs up to 40 ft. Not listed: drinking water.

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Boomtown Shelter in Fort Peck Project, Montana
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  • Electric hookups Yes
  • Drinking water Not listed
  • Flush toilets No
  • Showers Yes
  • Dump station Not listed
  • Water hookups at sites No
  • Sewer hookups Not listed
  • Tent sites Yes
  • RV / trailer sites Yes
  • Reservable online Yes

Sites, fees and season

Campsites
1
Longest RV / trailer listed
Up to 40 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
Elevation
2,282 ft
Phone
(406) 526-3411 (campground or managing office)
Official fee information

Shelter house is available to rent on www.recreation.gov for $50.00 until a new shelter can be built.

The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.

Location and nearby campgrounds

Location on the map · Driving directions · 47.99930, -106.48064 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)

From the official listing description, directions and rules

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.

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. When President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorized the Fort Peck project in 1933, thousands of people from all over the country migrated to Montana during the midst of the Great Depression in hopes of earning a living. Today, Fort Peck Lake is a sportsman's paradise with excellent fishing, wildlife viewing and other countless outdoor recreation opportunities.

For more information, visit the Fort Peck Project Website or call 406-526-3411.

Recreation

The vast size of Fort Peck Lake and its remoteness from major population centers provide a variety of high quality outdoor experiences. Popular recreation activities include camping, boating, fishing, hunting, sight-seeing, picnicking, biking, hiking, photography, watching wildlife and just relaxing.

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Climate by month

Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Ft Peck Pwr Plt - 3.3 mi away, station at 2,071 ft - 211 ft lower than the campground (2,282 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.

MonthHigh °FLow °FPrecip. in
Jan2880.30
Feb33120.30
Mar46220.38
Apr60340.92
May71442.52
Jun80532.67
Jul89582.39
Aug88571.40
Sep77481.05
Oct61370.94
Nov44240.36
Dec32120.35

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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
FactSourceFetched from the source
CampsitesRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Feb 25, 2026
Reservable onlineRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Feb 25, 2026
Tent sitesRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Feb 25, 2026
RV / trailer sitesRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Feb 25, 2026
Electric hookupsRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Feb 25, 2026
Water hookups at sitesRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Feb 25, 2026
Flush toiletsRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Feb 25, 2026
ShowersRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Feb 25, 2026
Longest RV / trailer listedRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Feb 25, 2026
ElevationUSGS elevation (EPQS)Oct 26, 2026
Official pageRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Feb 25, 2026
Official reservationsRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Feb 25, 2026
PhoneRecreation.gov (RIDB)Oct 26, 2026
source updated Feb 25, 2026

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