Established Camping
Fresno Tailwater is located near Havre, Montana, and features flat terrain with open spaces. Temperatures range from lows of 10°F in winter to highs of 85°F in summer. Campers can explore nearby Fresno Reservoir for fishing and water activities.
Fresno Tailwater is located in Montana
48.59796594 N
109.94241567 W
This is the best of several boondocking options around the Fresno Reservoir. We were the only ones here on a weeknight (right before the 4th of July). There are several choices, including some with shade under the cottonwood trees you so often find near rivers. There’s also a flat concrete pad that would work well for a big RV. You could pitch a tent here if you wanted to. The access is good - about 2.5 miles from Hwy. 2. The dirt road is a little washboard but no big potholes. Verizon phone service was excellent. You’re right next to the dam outflow so not really a good place for swimming, but it looks like people like to fish here.
This is a great place to catch Pike, Walleye and Crappie. I would not want to camp at the tailwaters, but I recommend fishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there cell phone reception at Fresno Tailwater?
According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.
