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Otter Creek Fishing Access Site, near Big Timber, Montana, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. This area offers a mix of open fields and riverside sites, perfect for pitching a tent or parking your RV, all while being just a short drive from town.

Campers rave about the stunning views and the soothing sounds of the Yellowstone River nearby. Many appreciate the fire pits available at each site, making it easy to gather around for a cozy evening. As one visitor put it, “Going to sleep with the sound of rushing water 20 ft away from me” is an experience not to be missed.

While there are no water or power hookups, the campground does provide a clean pit toilet and plenty of space to spread out. Reviewers have noted that the area is well-maintained, with mowed grass and easy access to a boat launch for those interested in fishing or exploring the river. Just keep an eye out for irrigation sprinklers if you’re camping near the eastern edge!

With its free camping policy for up to seven days, Otter Creek is an ideal stop for a night or a longer stay. Whether you’re passing through or planning a fishing trip, this location offers a peaceful retreat with beautiful scenery and a friendly atmosphere.

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Location

Otter Creek Fishing Access Site is located in Montana

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Coordinates

45.85469559 N
109.91602682 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Fair
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

FREE established camping

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.


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20 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 2, 2024

Clean and quiet

Easy to find off of I90. Nice clean and safe place. Once the rafters and fisherman rolled out in the evening it was peaceful. Will return.

Sitefield
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jul. 3, 2024

Camping by the Yellowstone river!

Beautiful location with several spots. All have fire pits but picnic tables are in bad shape. Going to sleep with sound of Rushing Water 20 ft away from me. Good cell reception on T-Mobile but no trash, water or power hookups. However, only 3 mi from Big Timber and very easy to get here. Beautiful, almost unbeatable spot.

SiteOtter Creek Fishing
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Steve M., July 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Steve M., July 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Steve M., July 3, 2024
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Reviewed Jul. 1, 2024

Big Sky Beautiful.

Plenty of room. A few special spots. Beautiful views on the river.

Sitedispersed
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by John R., July 1, 2024
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by John R., July 1, 2024
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by John R., July 1, 2024
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Reviewed Jun. 30, 2024

Great Spot to Stop for the Night

Campground is what is described; a field where you can choose where you want to set up. Nice and clean pit toilet and looks like a good boat launch. Beware if you are close to the eastern (close to the double-barbed wires fence), the irrigation sprinklers turned on around 1030pm…would have been unfortunate if I was tenting.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Mindy R., June 30, 2024
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Mindy R., June 30, 2024
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Mindy R., June 30, 2024
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2023

Just hanging around

Currently rooftop tent camping all over Montana had stopped here for the night ran into a guy and was told this was the Last river that does not have dams and that the locals are fighting to keep it that way

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Mitchell W., August 29, 2023
Reviewed Sep. 1, 2022

Close to 90 and perfect for a night stop over

Just great for a night stop over on 90 but prob would go down to Big Rocks if staying for longer. No water or trash but pit toilet is available. Some sites are private others are not. Prob 6 sites right along the river and others in a field. Plenty of space. Nothing spectacular but it’s free and a lovely nights stay on our trip.

Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2022

Good overnight stop

There’s half a dozen spots along the river with trees, then space for dozens more in a big open field. There were about a dozen vehicles there, I was the only tent. Well maintained, grass mowed down, good gravel road, gas station in town 2-3 miles away.

SiteFar back corner of field
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by J T., August 2, 2022
Reviewed Jul. 26, 2022

Easy stopover off the highway

Great place for an overnight or 7! 3 miles off I-90 with spots for rvs, tents and a big field to pull into. Fire pits and toilet

Month of VisitJuly
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  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Bradee A., July 26, 2022
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Reviewed Jun. 30, 2022

Wonderful Access to Yellowstone River

Clean with a single vaulted toilet. Sites are very open and have limited morning shade. Great access to river's edge fishing and a boat ramp. Free camping for 7 days. Really close to town

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Kandi R., June 30, 2022
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Kandi R., June 30, 2022
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Kandi R., June 30, 2022
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Reviewed Oct. 29, 2021

Quiet pull in spot right by the water

Exposed but beautiful campground. A few spots right by the fishing access entrance. Quiet this time of year and the main road is far off enough that we slept very well

Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2021

Excellent River front camping!

Gorgeous, free, vault toilet, fire rings. In mid October was just me and one other van so we both had spots right on the river. There are probably 3-4 spots to park on the river but more opportunity on the grass as others have said (and additional fire pits/tent spots on the river), so in summer I imagine this would be more full but honestly so beautiful and excellent this time of year. Recommend!!!!

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Emily C., October 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Emily C., October 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Emily C., October 21, 2021
Reviewed Sep. 3, 2021

great free spot by the river!

I stopped first at Pelican fishing access but decided to check this out instead. Otter creek feels much safer for a solo camper (other campers are around, it’s closer to town), there’s plenty of space in the field or you can snag a beautiful spot by the river! Saw deer, ducks, crawfish, etc and a nice sunset 10/10

Siten/a
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Elena , September 3, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2021

Basic Boondocking

Arrived on Monday and not crowded at all. Room for 5 or 6 big rigs and several tents, depending on how they are parked. There is an outhouse. Access is easy but a bit rough so go slow. Yellowstone River is amazing, of course.

SiteStayed in grassy lot in the middle of the drive.
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Jeff & Alison  H., August 3, 2021
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Jeff & Alison  H., August 3, 2021
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Jeff & Alison  H., August 3, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 27, 2021

Free

Free spot on the Yellowstone close to Big Timber. Fast and high water in June. Not much to do at this spot but it’s free. One vault toilet.

Siten/a
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by kyla , June 27, 2021
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by kyla , June 27, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 18, 2021

River view.

Free!! River view, close to Big Timber. There are only about 3 true RV spots and 5 tent spots with fire rings, but there is a neighboring field that one could also camp in. Minimal shade. There are also day use people using the boat launch.

Siten/a
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by kyla , June 18, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 5, 2021

Quiet spot!

I stayed for one night and it was great. There’s 4 pull in spots with fire rings and then 3/4 tent sites with rings. Some people parked in the field to camp so I guess that works too. No amenities other than a vault toilet which was clean & stocked. It’s right along the Yellowstone river and so beautiful! Surrounded my mountains and peace and quiet. Arrived Friday late afternoon and they were half full. By the morning time, 4 other campers arrived. Everyone was kind and respectful. Definitely would stay again!

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Abby M., June 5, 2021
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Abby M., June 5, 2021
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Abby M., June 5, 2021
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Reviewed Nov. 27, 2020

Montana FAS by Yellowstone River

This is a free Montana Fishing Access Site next to the Yellowstone River north of Big Timber. There was one clean single vault toilet for about 5 sites. No water or garbage available but each site has a picnic table and fire ring. There is a boat launch for fishing. It snowed when we were there in very late September 2019. We were the only ones there the two days we waited out the snow. This is a campground where there are few public campgrounds.

I added another star as this is a quiet campground in an area with few public ones available. And, it was free.

  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Judy T., November 27, 2020
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Judy T., November 27, 2020
  • Review photo of Otter Creek Fishing Access Site by Judy T., November 27, 2020
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Reviewed Oct. 11, 2020

Great spot

Found this last minute. Wide open space and also spots right next to the Yellowstone River. You can park anywhere where. We parked in the open field with lots of privacy. Has vault toilet. There are some siyrs with stone made camp rings.

Reviewed Jul. 11, 2018

Great campground

Very beautiful and great veiw of the yellowstone river. Amaizing fishing as well! It does have a boat ramp and a bathroom on site. Not very much shade but overall a very great campground!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Otter Creek Fishing Access Site?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Otter Creek Fishing Access Site, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Otter Creek Fishing Access Site?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.