Missouri River Fishing Access Site

Facility · Montana ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Missouri River (Suitable - Scenic) · Open Access

3,591 ft
Elevation

The Missouri River Fishing Access is located at the west end of Road #138 and adjacent to the Missouri River and Beaver Creek.  This section of the Missouri River is free-flowing and located between Hauser Dam and Upper Holter Reservoir. There is a scenic trail that parallels the Missouri River between Beaver Creek and Hauser Dam. Along this route, birds such as osprey, bald eagles, great blue herons, American white pelicans and the double-crested cormorant are frequently spotted.

Getting there

Follow Highway 280 east of Helena approximately 16 miles to the small community of York.  Proceed north on the dirt road about 8 miles to Nelson and the intersection with the Beaver Creek Road. Turn left and follow the Beaver Creek Road approximately 6 miles to the Missouri Rive

46.78611, -111.90167 · 46°47'10.0"N 111°54'6.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in0.40.20.51.12.42.31.21.11.10.80.60.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.7 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 Missouri River Fishing Access Site

Can you reserve a site at Missouri River Fishing Access Site?
No. Missouri River Fishing Access Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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