Payola Reservoir

Facility · Montana ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Lewistown Field Office (Bureau of Land Management MT) · Open Access

3,052 ft
Elevation
Payola Reservoir is a great area to spend the day and relax. Montana, Fish, Wildlife & Parks stocks the reservoir with both large mouth bass and yellow perch. This BLM site has both fire pits and picnic tables under a cabana.

Getting there

Beginning at the intersection of Highways 200 and 87, travel east approximately 21 miles to Winnett. Once in Winnett turn north onto Cemetery Road and drive northwest for 8 miles. Follow the BLM signs to Payola Reservoir.

47.11728, -108.45985 · 47°7'2.2"N 108°27'35.5"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in0.50.40.61.62.92.91.71.51.21.20.50.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

No Fees

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Payola Reservoir

Can you reserve a site at Payola Reservoir?
No. Payola Reservoir is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Payola Reservoir

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

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