Big Bend Fishing Access Site
Great Falls, Cascade County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Great Falls
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Every public boat ramp and launch on Missouri River in Montana, with directions and what to expect when you get there.
24 public launches · 13 with trailer ramps · 6 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 1 with restrooms
🧼 All boats must stop at every open inspection station, and boats entering from out of state must be inspected before launching.
Links go to official Montana agency pages.
Counties: Cascade County, Lewis and Clark County, Chouteau County
Great Falls, Cascade County
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Fort Benton, Chouteau County
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Helena Valley Northwest, Lewis and Clark County
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Helena Valley Northwest, Lewis and Clark County
Managed by Bureau of Land Management
Directions: From Great Falls, Montana take Interstate-15 South towards Helena. Take exit 234 to Craig. Turn left heading to Craig and cross the Missouri River. Come to a "T" and then take a right on Recreation Road. Travel approximately 5 miles. After crossing the Missouri River/steel bridge, turn left onto Holter Dam Road. Continue 2 miles to Holter Lake Campground. The Campground will be on your left. From
Helena Valley Northeast, Cascade County
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Helena Valley Northeast, Cascade County
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Helena Valley Northeast, Cascade County
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Helena Valley Northwest, Lewis and Clark County
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Helena Valley Northwest, Lewis and Clark County
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Sun Prairie, Cascade County
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Malmstrom Air Force Base, Chouteau County
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Helena Valley Northwest, Lewis and Clark County
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Great Falls, Cascade County
Fort Benton, Chouteau County
Managed by Bureau of Land Management
Directions: Local Directions: When approaching from the south (Great Falls/Fort Benton), take U.S. Hwy 87 north to mile marker 66.7. Turn right on Gardiner Road (improved gravel) and proceed approximately 7 miles to the Virgelle Ferry Road ( Gardiner Road will pass under an old train bridge and end at a "T" intersection). Turn left on Virgelle Ferry Road, travel approximately 1 mile and the campground will be
Fort Benton, Chouteau County
Helena Valley Northwest, Lewis and Clark County
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Helena Valley Northwest, Lewis and Clark County
Managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · Website
Helena Valley Northeast, Cascade County
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Sun Prairie, Cascade County
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Helena Valley Northeast, Cascade County
Managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · Website
Sun Prairie, Cascade County
Malmstrom Air Force Base, Cascade County
Fort Benton, Chouteau County
Sun Prairie, Cascade County