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Otter Creek Fishing Access

Otter Creek Fishing Access in Montana offers a landscape with open plains and scattered trees. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Nearby, the Yellowstone River provides opportunities for fishing and boating, while the Beartooth Mountains offer hiking trails and scenic views.

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Otter Creek Fishing Access is located in Montana

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45.85494361 N
109.9160263 W

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Jul. 29, 2025

Close to town and sweet!

Several areas for campers and travel trailers and even big rigs and popular area for fishing so rather than normal BLM 14 days it's a 7-Day Max but it's beautiful just next to the river so you can hear it while you're sleeping

SiteFirst sight at the Y by the wooden and metal fence 25 ft from the river
Month of VisitJuly
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Reviewed Jul. 26, 2025

Very close to town w/exc river access

Only four or five spots right next to the river but plenty of open spots in the field next to where people Park their boats. This is a beautiful and tranquil spot with wonderful views and apparently great fishing but if you're going to fish make sure you get your license because the warden hangs out here! Great cell phone service and a vault toilet but no garbage so pack it out. There are some existent fire pits that people made and there is currently no fire ban here. Second time here in 2 years and probably won't be my last.

Siteback in site at the 3-way gravel turnaround
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jul. 19, 2025

25 ft from the Yellowstone River

Interesting that there is no review because I stayed here last summer and left a review with pictures. There aren't many trees but there are many open places to camp alongside the river. To the north is a boat ramp and Vault toilets because this is a fishing area but there are plenty of spots both in the open and a few under some trees and you can fall asleep to the sounds of the river rushing by.

Month of VisitJuly