Perch Point 1 & 2
Perch Point 1 & 2 is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Montana. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 47.99713, -106.48885
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Jet Skiing, Observation Site, Picnicking, Sailing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 406-526-3411
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Perch Point 1 & 2
Overview Perch Point Recreation area is located west of 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. A variety of high quality outdoor activities are available, including camping, boating, fishing, hunting, sightseeing and wildlife viewing. 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. Today, Fort Peck Lake is a sportsman's paradise with excellent fishing, wildlife viewing and other countless outdoor recreation opportunities. For more information, visit the Fort Peck Project Websit e or call 406-526-3411. Recreation The vast size of Fort Peck Lake and its remoteness from major population centers provide a variety of high quality outdoor experiences. Popular recreation activities include camping, boating, fishing, hunting, sight-seeing, picnicking, biking, hiking, photography, watching wildlife and just relaxing. Fort Peck Lake: Fifteen hundred miles of pristine shoreline serve as a haven for those wishing to get
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Peck RV Park | RV park | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Boomtown Shelter | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.4 mi | — | Electric |
| West End Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.4 mi | — | Electric |
| Downstream (MT) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.9 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Shady Rest RV Park | RV park | 15 mi | — | — |
| Shady Rest RV Park | RV park | 15 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.