Kiwanis Park sits among the stunning landscapes of Fort Peck Project in Montana . With 35 campsites (RV-friendly up to 45 feet feet) , restrooms, great hiking, it's a favorite for rural adventurers.
Sites are first-come, first-served , and the best times to visit are Aug-sep when the weather is most comfortable .
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🏕️ At a Glance
💳 Booking & Fees
Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.
💧 Water Access & Features
📸 Discover the Beauty of Fort Peck Project
🌤️ Best Time to Visit
Plan your trip during the optimal season for this campground.
🦅 Peak birding: May, Jun, Aug
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Kiwanis Park located in Fort Peck, Montana, offering 35 camping sites.
Kiwanis Park
A Rural campground in Montana
Overview
1 Million Acre Provide Superb Hunting of Deer, Elk, Big Horn Sheep, and Prong Horn. This Trail Area Is a Popular Birding and Wildlife Viewing Area.
Interpretive Center & Museum: the Fort Peck Dam Interpretive Center and Museum Offers Displays of Wildlife Dioramas, Aquariums, Dinosaur Fossils and Dam Construction History. Coleman Wildlife Pasture, Located Just Outside the Town of Fort Peck and Downstream Campground Is Home to Fort Peck’S Bison Herd and Provides an Excellent Wildlife Viewing Auto Route. Russell National Wildlife Refuge Surrounds Fort Peck Lake and Helps Preserve the Natural Habitat for Numerous Wildlife Species. Three Fishing Ponds, Including Scenic Winter Harbor, Dot the Landscape Below the Dam. Org/” Rel=”Nofollow”>Historic Fort Peck Theater Is Located in the Town of Ft. Peck Is a Popular Historic Destination in Summer Months.
Kiwanis Park Is Located Just Below Fort Peck Dam on the Missouri River in Northeastern Montana. Recreation Enthusiasts and Sportsmen Enjoy the Beauty of Fort Peck Lake’S 1,500 Miles of Shoreline.
Fort Peck Dam, Which Impounds Fort Peck Lake Is the First Dam Built in the Upper Missouri River Basin. the Area Surrounding Fort Peck Was First Charted by Lewis and Clark in 1804, and the Pristine Natural Condition of the River and Surrounding Area Awed the Renowned Explorers. When President Franklin D. Roosevelt Authorized the Fort Peck Project in 1933, Thousands of People From All Over the Country Migrated to Montana During the Midst of the Great Depression in Hopes of Earning a Living.
for More Information, Visit the Fort Peck Project Website or Call 406-526-3411.
the Vast Size of Fort Peck Lake and Its Remoteness From Major Population Centers Provide a Variety of High Quality Outdoor Experiences.
Fort Peck Lake: Fifteen Hundred Miles of Pristine Shoreline Serve As a Haven for Those Wishing to Get Away From the Stresses of Modern Life. There Are 27 Recreation Areas Located Around the Reservoir, Including Numerous Primitive First Come-First Serve Camping Areas. the Areas Near and Around the Dam Offer Paved Roads, Electricity, Showers and Playgrounds While Facilities Around the Rest of the Lake Are More Primitive with Gravel Roads, Picnic Tables and Vault Toilets. Access Roads to Many of the Remote Areas May Be Impassable in Inclement Weather.
Fishing: Fort Peck Lake Enjoys Nationwide Recognition As a Hot Spot for Walleye Fishing. Fort Peck Lake Provides Excellent Boating and Fishing Opportunities. the Lake Also Offers Excellent Fishing for Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Chinook Salmon and Northern Pike. the Introduction of Cisco As a Forage Fish in 1983 Proved Successful and Has Increased Both the Size and Number of Game Fish. Fws. Gov/Refuge/Charles-M-Russell” Rel=”Nofollow”>Charles M. the Missouri River Breaks Are Known for Producing Large Elk and Other Game Animals. Trails: Three Miles of Paved Nature Trails Wind Along the Missouri River and Through the Surrounding Wooded Area.
Disc Golf Course: a Disc Golf Course “the Fortress” Was Installed in Summer of 2021. Discs Are Available to Check Out at the Gate House. Open Friday Through Monday 9Am to 4Pm.
a Shady Grove of Cottonwoods Covers the Area, Making Kiwanis Park a Pleasant Place During the Heat of the Summer. in Autumn, the Leaves Turn a Beautiful Golden Yellow.
Contact Info
for Facility Specific Information, Please Call (406) 526-3411.Nearby Attractions
• Fort Peck Lake Is a Montana Treasure for Its Vast Size and Outdoor Recreation Opportunities. Six Recreation Areas Within a Few Miles of the Dam Provide Access for Water Sports, Fishing and Hunting.
• the Fort Peck Interpretive Center and Museum, Is Located Just Downstream of Fort Peck Dam. for More Information, Call 406-526-3493.
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Site Details
Campsite Information
- Total Sites: 35
- Hookup Types: Electric, No Hookups
- Max RV Length: 45 feet
Amenities
- 🚻 Restrooms: Available
- 🚿 Showers: Available
- 🗑️ Dump Station: No
- 💧 Potable Water: No
- 🛝 Playground: Available
- 🧺 Laundry: False
- 📶 WiFi: False
- 🏊 Swimming: No
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: Available
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
Map & Location
Address & Coordinates
Address:
City: Fort Peck, Montana
Coordinates: 48.006778, -106.428069
Area Type: Rural
Phone: (406) 526-3411
Activities & Attractions
Popular Activities: Fishing|hiking|biking|playground|picnic|shower|electric|water|lake|river|trail|rv
Available Activities:
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: Available
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
- 🏊 Swimming: No
Regulations & Permits
🔥 Stay Limits & Fees
Maximum Stay: 14 days
Nightly Fee: Fees Apply
Federal Pass: Yes (50% discount)
🌤️ Weather & Climate
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📱 Connectivity
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📺 Television Reception
Major Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS
Signal Quality: Fair
Total Stations: 6 stations
Nearest Market: Billings/GREAT FALLS
Notes: Signals FROM Billings/GREAT FALLS MARKET
📻 Radio Reception
Total Stations: 13 stations (4 AM, 9 FM)
AM Quality: Good | FM Quality: Fair
Major Formats: Country, Classic ROCK, NEWS/TALK
Local News: KGVO 1290 Am
Market: Billings/GREAT FALLS
Notes: 4 AM, 9 FM Stations from Billings/Great Falls
🔌 EV Charging
⚡ NPAS FRONT CHARGER
Distance: 36.9 miles away
Address: 100 US-2, Wolf Point, MT
Network: chargepoint-network
Charging Type: Standard-charging-available • J1772
Plan Your Visit
Essential Information
- Facility ID: 10253034
- Managing Agency: Us Army Corps of Engineers
- Agency Email: recreation.gov
- Agency Website: https://www.nwo.usace.army.mil/Missions/Dam-and-Lake-Projects/Missouri-River-Dams/Fort-Peck/
- Parent Park: Fort Peck Project
- Park Website: /parks/fort-peck-project/
Park System Information
Park Classification & Structure
- Park Type: Other
- Parks Post Name: fort-peck-project
- Parent Park Name: Fort Peck Project
- Correct Park Type Mapping: fort-peck-project
System Statistics
- Total Campgrounds in System: 7.0
- States Covered: Montana
- Managing Agencies: Us Army Corps of Engineers
System IDs & References
- Parent Organization ID: 130.0
- Parent Recreation Area ID: 288
- Parks Parent Org IDs: 130.0
- Parks Parent Rec Area IDs: 288
URL Slugs & Navigation
- State Slug: montana
- Agency Slug: us-army-corps-of-engineers
- Park Type Slug: other
- Parent Park Slug: fort-peck-project
Additional Park Information
Data Reference Notes
Managing Agency Slug: us-army-corps-of-engineers
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