Fishing the Yellowstone River is the main draw at Pig Farm Fishing Access Camp, a free dispersed site along the riverbank just a short drive from Livingston. The access road is gravel and roughly half a mile long, and while it runs a bit rough, multiple reviewers confirm that sedans and small campers handle it without trouble as long as drivers take it slow. The boat landing, with coordinates noted by one reviewer at approximately 45.7088, -110.3492, gives anglers direct water access to the Yellowstone.
No facilities exist here. None. Campers need to pack in everything, including water, and stock up on supplies before leaving town. There are no established sites either, but the open ground along the river provides room for at least ten RVs according to one visitor, and Jason D. notes "lots of space all along the river past the main area." Rocks from the riverbank make it easy to build a fire pit. T-Mobile cell service works well here, which is a practical plus for a free site this close to the water.
Noise is the one consistent caveat across reviews. Train tracks run roughly 100 yards from camp, and trains pass every couple of hours through the night. Interstate 90 is also visible from the site, though most reviewers find highway noise less disruptive than the trains. Lexi K. puts it simply: "lovely view and can hear the river from the spot." Earplugs are a reasonable addition to the packing list.
Weeknight visits tend to mean more solitude. Several reviewers arriving on Thursdays or Tuesday evenings found the site nearly or entirely empty. Late August visits report minimal bugs. Deer have been spotted in the area, and the mountain views on both sides of the river give the site a distinct sense of place despite its proximity to the highway. Nearby alternatives include BLM - Livingston and West Boulder Trailhead and Campground for campers who want established facilities or more distance from road noise.
Pig Farm Fishing Access Camp works best for anglers, van travelers, and self-sufficient campers comfortable with zero amenities who want direct Yellowstone River access at no cost.
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Map & DirectionsPig Farm Fishing Access Camp is located in Montana near Livingston
Coordinates
45.70935660314299 N
110.34866027688527 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 22 usersLast on 9/7/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/7/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/7/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 22 usersLast on 9/7/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/7/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/7/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
Drive Time
- 31 min from Bozeman, MT
- 1 hr 30 min from Billings, MT
- 1 hr 54 min from Helena, MT
- 2 hrs 44 min from Great Falls, MT

































