Beaverhead Campground

Dillon, Montana

About

Recreation on Clark Canyon Reservoir and Barrett's Diversion Dam, located on the Beaverhead River south of Dillon, Montana, is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Clark Canyon Reservoir is the site of Camp Fortunate, one of the more significant spots along the Lewis and Clark Trail. It was at Camp Fortunate that the Lewis and Clark expedition met the Lemhi Shoshoni Tribe and Sacagawea was reunited with her people. The Lewis and Clark Expedition cached their canoes and a stash of supplies at this location for the return trip. The Camp Fortunate Interpretive Site presents information about the Lewis and Clark campsite and about their journey. Clark County Reservoir, with 4,935 water surface acres, 4,388 land surface acres and 17 miles of shoreline, offers good fishing for rainbow and brown trout. Concrete boat ramps, picnic areas and picnic shelters are available. There are 9 campgrounds, including one RV-only lot, for a total of 96 campsites. The Cattail Marsh nature trail offers wildlife watching opportunities for seasonal waterfowl. The area is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation and offers a variety of recreational activities including boating, historic and cultural site visits, camping, fishing, hunting, picnicking, winter sports, recreational vehicles, water sports, and wildlife viewing.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• RV-only lot
• campgrounds

Local Attractions

• Clark Canyon Dam
• Barretts Diversion Dam
• Camp Fortunate Interpretive Site
• Cattail Marsh nature trail
• Lewis and Clark Trail
• Lemhi Shoshoni Tribe
• Sacagawea