Facility · Montana ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Flathead National Forest (NF) · Open Access
This access site is on Forest Road #895 ( west side reservoir road) at mile marker # 55. This is a popular take out for trips originating further up the South Fork. It is also a good put in for floating the lower section of the river. Overnight camping is permitted and a vault toilet is provided.
To get there turn South onto Forest Road # 38 (East side reservoir road) from Hwy 2, ½ mile East of the town of Hungry Horse. Drive through the town of Martin City, after two miles the pavement ends and the East side reservoir road continues for 55 miles to its terminus at Spotted Bear Ranger Station. Near mile marker # 53 take a right onto Forest Service Road #895, the Bridge is about ¾ of a mile.
47.94504, -113.55294 · 47°56'42.1"N 113°33'10.6"W
Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 30°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 31 | 36 | 45 | 54 | 64 | 71 | 82 | 82 | 70 | 55 | 39 | 30 |
| Low °F | 18 | 18 | 26 | 31 | 38 | 44 | 48 | 46 | 39 | 32 | 26 | 20 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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