Can you reserve a site at Bull River Pavilion?

Yes, Bull River Pavilion is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Bull River Pavilion?

60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Bull River Pavilion?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bull River Pavilion.

Are campfires allowed at Bull River Pavilion?

Campfires are allowed at Bull River Pavilion. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Bull River Pavilion, Montana — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Bull River Pavilion offers an excellent view of the Bull River and surrounding forest. It's located right in the thick of a variety of recreational opportunities and provides a large group with the perfect place to picnic in northwestern Montana.

Recreation

The rivers give visitors ample opportunity for fishing, swimming and boating. Large and smallmouth bass, perch, rainbow and brown trout and squawfish can be found in the clear, cool waters. Boating, sailing and water skiing are also popular activities on the reservoir.

Visitors enjoy tours of the Noxon Rapids Dam, which is located less than 10 miles southeast of the pavilion. It is an earthen, gravity-type, hydroelectric dam that has been in operation for more than 50 years.

Facilities

The accessible pavilion can accommodate up to 100 people, has space for up to 5 camping vehicles and approximately 7 single vehicles. A camping unit is defined as a car, truck motor home or bus with a towed boat trailer or car. Remember, do not block traffic in the parking loop to maintain access for emergency vehicles.

Electricity is available within the structure. It is also equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and grills. Accessible vault toilet and drinking water are provided. A camping vehicle is defined as a car, truck motor home or bus with a towed boat trailer or car.

The adjacent campground offers over a dozen accessible sites for tent and RV camping. A boat ramp, fishing dock and access to the reservoir are available within the campground. All parking surfaces are gravel.

Natural Features

The pavilion is located in a wooded area at the confluence of the Bull River and the Clark Fork River. The rivers empty into 3,200-acre Cabinet Gorge Reservoir, at an elevation of about 2,200 feet. A variety of trees forest the area, including cedar and Douglas fir.

Nearby Attractions

The facts

Season: May 1 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 60 ft
Up to 200 people per site
Loops: AREA BULL RIVER PAVILION

Site types

1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Bull River Pavilion

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
1	AREA BULL RIVER PAVILION	Group Shelter Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	60 ft	200	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Noxon, travel 6 miles northwest on Highway 200. Bull River Pavilion is located at the back of Bull River Campground.

48.03500, -115.84472 · 48°2'6.0"N 115°50'41.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Bull River Pavilion

Can you reserve a site at Bull River Pavilion?: Yes, Bull River Pavilion is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Bull River Pavilion have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Bull River Pavilion?: 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Bull River Pavilion?: Yes, pets are allowed at Bull River Pavilion.
Does Bull River Pavilion have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Bull River Pavilion?: Campfires are allowed at Bull River Pavilion. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Bull River Pavilion also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Bull River Pavilion's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$16.00 daily fee per single site - 50% discount with US Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access Passes Group Pavilion: 1-50 people $75.00 per night; 51-max people $150.00 per night. Check-in/check-out 12:00 Noon

Restrictions:

16 Day stay limit on all National Forest System Lands.
Lighting of fireworks is not allowed on National Forest System Lands.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Bull River Pavilion

Bull River Guard Station 5.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Gem Peak Lookout Rental 8.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Triangle Pond 1 mi · Facility
#1071 Rice Draw 4 mi · Facility
Clark Fork River Area 4.3 mi · Facility
Big Eddy Campground 4.3 mi · Campground
#999 Historic Big Eddy 4.4 mi · Facility
#1084 South Fork Pilgrim Creek 6.7 mi · Facility
Bad Medicine Campground 8.3 mi · Campground
Marten Creek Campground 11.5 mi · Campground
Ross Creek Cedars 12.4 mi · Facility
Bad Medicine Campground 12.8 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 406-827-3533
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Bull River Pavilion