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Clark Canyon Recreation Area

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Recreation on Clark Canyon Reservoir and Barrett's Diversion Dam, located on the Beaverhead River south of Dillon, Montana, is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Clark Canyon Reservoir is the site of Camp Fortunate, one of the more significant spots along the Lewis and Clark Trail. It was at…

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  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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7 Reviews

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Reviewed Jul. 24, 2023

Free and Comfortable

We’ve stayed at Clark Canyon a few times. It’s right off the highway, on the reservoir, and pretty quiet. Most sites are open and can get very hot. Some sites have picnic shelters, some just tables. Not a lot of trees.

Trash and bathrooms available.

SiteNear reservoir, but not at the water
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Clark Canyon Recreation Area by Lisa C., July 24, 2023
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  • Review photo of Clark Canyon Recreation Area by Lisa C., July 24, 2023
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Reviewed Apr. 16, 2023

Just off the highway

Just south of Dillon, Montana on the west side of the highway is the Clark Canyon Reservoir. Free camping up to 14 nights. Everyone gets there own picnic table under a shelter and a firepit. The sites are far apart and flat. The mountains are right here! Full of snow and it can be windy but it’s a…

Month of VisitMay
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Reviewed May. 12, 2022

Beautiful scenery

The back drop of the snow capped mountains across the reservoir was spectacular. Prepare for wind. Very clean and well kept spot for boondocking

Sitethe sites are not numbered, however free
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Clark Canyon Recreation Area by Sue Y., May 12, 2022
  • Review photo of Clark Canyon Recreation Area by Sue Y., May 12, 2022

Location

Clark Canyon Recreation Area is located in Montana

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Coordinates

44.98471361764635 N
112.86990058684484 W

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