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Russell Gates Memorial Campground

Russell Gates Memorial Fishing Access Site is a 32-acre facility located 35 miles east of Bonner on Montana Highway 200, offering 12 campsites with water (seasonal), toilets, grills, picnic tables, and a hand boat launch for accessing the Blackfoot River.

This is one of 16 public access sites along the 26-mile Blackfoot River Recreation Corridor, with a 7-day stay limit and small camping fee; camping is only permitted at designated sites within the corridor.

The site provides an excellent launch point for fishing, boating, rafting, and wildlife viewing on this popular snow-fed river.


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