Army Corps of Engineers · Fort Peck Project · Fort Peck, MT

West End Tent And Trailer Campground

Reservations are only allowed on the day of arrival. Overnight occupany is required. Booking a campsite and not arriving will result in a No-Show per the rules and regulations. Check in/out with the camp host or via text. West End Tent and Trailer was historically a first come first serve campground. We have mirrored this with the ability to claim your campsite with an online reservation. You can only claim a campsite today for up to 14 nights from today. No advanced reservations are allowed. West End Tent and Trailer Campground is nestled on a hill on the north shore of Fort Peck Lake. The campground features 13 campsites with electrical hook-ups as well as an overflow section.

First-come, first-served 33 sites 45 ft max Electric hookupsPets okFires ok

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Photos courtesy of USACE, Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Recreation.gov

1fire
active

Hell Gate Rx (prescribed burn) · 21 mi away

Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16

Incident details ↓

Site mix

RV with electric		12
Standard, no hookups		8
Host/management		13

No reservations, so arrive before checkout on a weekday, usually 11 a.m. to noon, and take what is open. In season, weekends fill by Thursday. The first-come playbook

Site guide

Will my RV fit

Towing a trailerRear or front mounted accessoriesi

Tow vehicle length, ftTrailer length, ft

The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

20 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Fits, ft	Surface	Shade	Power	Water / sewer	People / vehicles	Fires
OF 1	Overflow	Standard	Back-in	50		None	No	No / –	10 / 2	Yes
OF 2	Overflow	Standard	Back-in	50		None	No	No / –	10 / 2	Yes
OF 3	Overflow	Standard	Back-in	50		None	No	No / –	10 / 2	Yes
OF 4	Overflow	Standard	Back-in	50		None	No	No / –	10 / 2	Yes
OF 5	Overflow	Standard	Back-in	50		None	No	No / –	10 / 2	Yes
OF 6	Overflow	Standard	Back-in	50		None	No	No / –	10 / 2	Yes
OF 7	Overflow	Standard	Back-in	50		None	No	No / –	10 / 2	Yes
OF 8	Overflow	Standard	Back-in	50		None	No	No / –	10 / 2	Yes
1	West End Loop	RV electric	Pull-through	60	Paved		30 amp		10 / 2	Yes
2	West End Loop	RV electric	Pull-through	60	Paved		30 amp		10 / 2	Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

Hookups	Electric
Max vehicle length	45 ft
Equipment	RVs & trailers, Tents
Pets	Allowed
Campfires	Allowed, subject to restrictions
Fees	Camping reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Each of the 13 designated campsites has electrical hookups available as well as a picnic table and fire ring. Some of the overflow campsites have picnic tables and fire rings. Shower facilities with flush toilets are found within the campground as well as a vault toilet. There are water spigots available throughout the campground and a dump station is located approximately 5 miles away near the Downstream Campground.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →

The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Ft Peck Pwr Plt, 4 miles from the campground at 2,071 feet, station USC00243176 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 14 inches a year.

Getting there

From Glasgow, MT, travel on Montana 42-S then Montana 24-S for 16 miles toward Fort Peck Dam. Turn right onto Duck Creek Rd travel 0.6 miles bearing right at the "Y". Campground will be on your left. From Nashua, MT, travel on Montana 117-S for 10 miles. Turn right onto Yellowstone Rd/MT-117-S travel 2.5 miles.

Nearest town	Fort Peck, Montana
Coordinates	47.9951° N, 106.4980° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

This location is not staffed by gate attendants.

Fire nearby

Prescribed
Hell Gate Rx
21 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Explore

Video

Video of Thompson's West End Park & Campground, WI from Stephanie J.

Other campgrounds nearby

USACE · MT

Downstream

Reservable3.3 mi

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Recreation HallBuilding · Fort Peck · 2.3 mi
Fort Peck TheatreBuilding · Fort Peck · 2.4 mi
Employee's Hotel and GarageBuilding · Fort Peck · 2.5 mi

Natural features

The campground is located on a hill overlooking Fort Peck Lake. Most campsites provide at least a partial view of the lake. The location provides a great view of thunderstorms as they pass over the lake from the safety of a camper.

Recreation

Fort Peck Lake provides almost 400 square miles of recreation opportunities. These include boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. There are two boat ramps located within two miles of the campground to provide access. The Beaver Creek Nature Area is five miles away and provide three miles of trails to hike and bike on. 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. Wildlife Viewing/Hunting: The Fort Peck Lake Area and the Charles M. Russell Wildlife Refuge provide superb hunting of deer, elk, big horn sheep, and prong horn. The Missouri River Breaks are known for producing large elk and other game animals.

Nearby

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 406-526-3411.
Tours of the Fort Peck Powerhouse are regulalry scheduled, call 406-526-3411 for more information.
The Leo B. 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.
The Historic Fort Peck Theater is located in the town of Ft. Peck is a popular historic destination in summer months.
The 1.1 million acre Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge surrounds Fort Peck Lake and helps preserve the natural habitat for numerous wildlife species.

Guidebooks for Montana

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Best Tent Camping: Montana
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at West End Tent And Trailer Campground?

No. West End Tent And Trailer Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Fort Peck Project Website

How much does it cost to camp at West End Tent And Trailer Campground?

Camping reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Source: Fort Peck Project Website

What time is check-in at West End Tent And Trailer Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:01 PM.

Source: Fort Peck Project Website

How many sites does West End Tent And Trailer Campground have?

33 sites, including 12 RV sites with electric and 8 standard sites without power.

Source: Fort Peck Project Website

Will my RV fit at West End Tent And Trailer Campground?

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does West End Tent And Trailer Campground have hookups?

Yes, electric hookups at some sites.

Source: Fort Peck Project Website

Are there showers or a dump station at West End Tent And Trailer Campground?

Shower facilities with flush toilets are found within the campground as well as a vault toilet.

Source: Fort Peck Project Website

Are pets allowed at West End Tent And Trailer Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at West End Tent And Trailer Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Fort Peck Project Website

Can I have a campfire at West End Tent And Trailer Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at West End Tent And Trailer Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at West End Tent And Trailer Campground?

Fort Peck Lake provides almost 400 square miles of recreation opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to West End Tent And Trailer Campground?

Fort Peck, Montana. 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.

Source: Getting there