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Fishing access sites near Terry, Montana offer primitive tent camping along the Yellowstone River, ranging from shaded riverside tent campsites to open walk-in tent sites in town. Bonfield FAS offers two designated tent campsites with fire rings and picnic tables, one well-shaded with trees serving as a windbreak and another in an open area. Additional tent camping options include Fallon Bridge Fishing Access Site, which serves primarily as a boat launch but allows overnight tent camping, and Circle Town Park, which permits walk-in tent camping year-round. These primitive tent campgrounds are situated in eastern Montana's prairie landscape, offering access to the Yellowstone River corridor.
Road conditions and site access vary significantly between tent camping locations. Bonfield FAS requires vehicles with higher clearance due to rough access roads with washout ruts, and a narrow bridge restricts oversized vehicles. Most tent campsites in the area have minimal amenities, with Bonfield offering only pit toilets located some distance from the camping areas. Circle Town Park provides drinking water and toilet facilities, though campers report the non-flushing wooden box style toilets are poorly maintained. Tent campers should bring their own water supplies when visiting most sites, as potable water is scarce throughout the region's primitive camping areas.
Backcountry tent camping along the Yellowstone River offers opportunities for fishing and wildlife viewing. According to reviews, Bonfield provides "a beautiful spot right on the river" with an upgraded boat ramp for water access. One camper noted that while one site offers good shade, the other is "completely in the open," highlighting the importance of arriving early to secure the more sheltered tent site. Fallon Bridge primarily functions as a fishing access point rather than a dedicated campground, with one visitor reporting "there are no real designated spots" and it's "right next to the road." Walk-in tent sites at Circle Town Park offer convenience to town amenities, with a nearby swimming pool and grocery store, making it a practical stop for tent campers passing through who need basic facilities.
LegendThere's a number of different spots. All which can be very private, depending on where you choose to stay. Little stream runs through the area down to Yellowstone and the view is very, very nice. I think there's at least a 1/2. A dozen of us here. All the spots are exposed, so the summer would be brutally warm. But you have the water to play in. There are toilets and trash.
RangerI arrived on a Monday afternoon. One other person was camping. 7 day limit camping. There are a number of spots with a fire ring and picnic table. I counted 7 spots but I might have missed a few. The grass had been mowed and area clean. No dumpsters but No trash. Let's keep it that way. One pit toilet. Very clean when I checked. No potable water. The river was running slow and shallow. Lots of mosquitoes. I would stay atsin
GuideDo NOT rely on the online booking system as it is not used/accurate. Call or text to confirm availability. Squishy sites. No picnic tables. One flush toilet and a shower. Not an ideal stop but covered the basics in an area with few options.
TravelerStopped for one night 07/19/26 without a reservation, while traveling west on HWY I94 in our 30' RV pulling a motorcycle trailer. Exit #213 HWY 16 north 1/2 mile to Green Valley Ln. Hard to find as the sign on HWY 16 is illegible. The place looked deserted with the exception of 3 seasonal campers, a couple of abandoned campers, and a delapidated trailer house. The only people we saw during our stay was an elderly lady leaving one of the seasonal campers, and a group of MT WIldlife & Fisheries biologist, who had staged their boats and equipment at the campground for a Paddlenose Sturgeon survey they were conducting on the nearby Yellowstone river. The grounds may have been mowed this season, but was littered with downed branches. It was obvious that this campground has been neglected for many years, and gets very little use by local, and transient campers alike. The previous owners were an elderly couple, and the current owner is an elderly man (or so we were told). It has potential under new (younger) ownership, and an infussion of $$$ and labor. We used the 30A power to run our AC during the evening without any issues, but didn't use the water or sewer (but they were there). Payment is cash on the honor system, paid through a slot on the office building door ($30 for site w/elect). Why did we stay? I was too exhausted to drive any further. Would we stay again? NO.
TravelerThe owner was very welcoming! No frills campground with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Free single shower and restroom, large 24hr laundry, full hookups and a gas station near by.
GuideThis location was perfect way stop on our trip east. It was easy to find and level. These spots are great to roll into, make a quick dinner, have a propane fire, call it a night, and the catch some amazing sunrises right down the the road.
GuideThere are 2 gravel lots right when you pull in, if you have a big rig or low clearance car, stay there. Going further, the road is pretty rough and steep. Half way down the road, there is a lot and another at the end. As well as a gate, possibly leading to more spots? I saw lots of broken glass and bullet shells. Overall it was very peaceful and a gorgeous spot. Would come back.
GuideLocated just outside the town of Miles City. Matthew’s Recreation Area is a great little spot. It has 3-4 FCFS campsites with tables and fire rings. Our site (not numbered) is the first site off the parking lot area, nestled along the feeder creek and the river. It is convenient, clean, includes vault toilets and some sites have grills. There is even one large group camp site.
GuideSpent 2 nights here. Other than the occasional train was nice and quiet. Plenty of space. Nicely maintained grounds and pit toilets.
Primitive tent camping options near Terry, Montana center around the Yellowstone River, with several fishing access sites offering overnight stays. The region experiences extreme temperature variations with summer highs often exceeding 90°F and winter lows well below freezing. The eastern Montana terrain consists primarily of rolling prairie grasslands with cottonwood stands along the river corridor, creating isolated pockets of shade in an otherwise exposed landscape.
**River fishing access: Bonfield offers an "upgraded boat ramp" with direct river access, making it convenient for anglers looking to fish the Yellowstone River. The site features two designated camping areas with fire rings.
**Wildlife viewing: Eastern Montana's prairie ecosystem supports diverse wildlife including mule deer, pronghorn, and numerous bird species. The open landscape at tent sites like Fallon Bridge provides unobstructed viewing opportunities, though one camper noted it has "no trees, nothing really to do."
**Off-highway vehicle recreation: For tent campers seeking motorized recreation, the Glendive Short Pines OHV Area permits tent camping with ATV access. A visitor described: "In the morning there were few ATV out driving up the hills, but none were a bother."
**Riverside setting: The direct water access at Bonfield provides tranquil camping in proximity to the Yellowstone. A camper described it as "a beautiful spot right on the river" with well-maintained facilities.
**Sheltered sites: Tent campers appreciate the windbreak provided by trees at certain sites. At Circle Town Park, campers can find shelter structures, with one visitor noting they "slept by a shelter in the city park."
**Swimming options: Several campgrounds offer relief from summer heat. Circle Town Park provides access to a public swimming pool, with a camper mentioning: "Pool nearby is a plus, the pool let me use their flushing toilets. Cheap entry fee to pool aswell."
**Road conditions: Access to many tent camping sites requires careful navigation. Bonfield demands vehicles with adequate clearance due to "pretty rough" roads with "some areas of wash out ruts."
**Limited designated sites: Most fishing access sites have minimal formal camping areas. At Glendive Short Pines OHV Area, camping is essentially in "a gravel parking lot" that's "big" but lacks defined sites.
**Toilet facilities: Quality varies significantly between locations. The OHV area provides "a clean and well maintained porta potty," while a Circle Town Park visitor reported "horrible bathrooms" with "non-flushing wooden box style toilet."
**Extended stay options: For those planning longer visits, regulations vary by site. The Glendive OHV area "permits up to 14 days" of camping, providing flexibility for extended recreation.
**Swimming pool access: When tent camping with children in hot weather, choose locations near recreational facilities. Circle Town Park's proximity to a swimming pool "with cheap entry fees" provides cooling options.
**Shade considerations: For family camping comfort, arrive early to secure shaded sites where available. At Diamond Motel & Campground, tent sites are limited but offer basic accommodations for families passing through.
**Grocery access: When planning multi-day tent camping trips with children, consider locations near provisions. Circle Town Park is "fairly close to grocery store," allowing easy resupply.
**Access limitations: Large rigs face significant restrictions at most Terry area tent camping locations. Bonfield has "a very narrow bridge, so oversized vehicles are a no go" according to visitor reports.
**Overnight alternatives: RVers unable to access primitive tent sites can find limited alternatives. Fallon Bridge Fishing Access Site works for those "who needed a spot to stop for the night" though it's "right next to the road" with minimal amenities.
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