Along the Big Hole River in southwestern Montana, Salmon Fly operates as a fishing access site campground managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. The facility features six campsites with gravel parking pads, metal fire rings, and picnic tables, plus a concrete boat launch with shallow water warnings for larger vessels. Sites spread apart from each other with grass areas for tent setup, though one reviewer notes they sit fairly close to the river.
The campground includes one vault toilet but lacks water or trash service. Camping costs $12 with a valid Montana fishing license or $18 without, with reduced rates for visitors over 62. Cell service reaches the area, and the location stays far enough from Interstate 15 to minimize road noise. Big Hole Boondockin' sits just north for campers wanting a different river experience.
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Map & DirectionsSalmon Fly is located in Montana near Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Coordinates
45.62500022 N
112.688 W
Connectivity
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T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 5/14/26
VerizonNo Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 5/14/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 22 min from Helena, MT
- 1 hr 35 min from Bozeman, MT
- 1 hr 53 min from Missoula, MT
- 2 hrs 34 min from Great Falls, MT
