1st Dredge Shelters
Montana
Federal campground in Montana.
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Campground in Montana.
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Sheridan is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.
Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.
Montana weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Sheridan.
Don't miss local attractions near Sheridan. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 18, 2026
Great location. Free. Second time staying here. There are only a few sites (less than 10?), but I've gotten in both times. I fist went with my dad, his wife, my daughter and me. It was a great experience. I went back 9 years later, after my dad had passed, with just me and my daughter. I love this place.
Mar 18, 2026
Great location. Free. Second time staying here. There are only a few sites (less than 10?), but I've gotten in both times. I fist went with my dad, his wife, my daughter and me. It was a great experience. I went back 9 years later, after my dad had passed, with just me and my daughter. I love this place.
Mar 18, 2026
Free primitive camping! Yes, please! Camping spots, pit toilets with tissues, and bear boxes. Please make sure not to leave any of your trash behind.
Mar 18, 2026
It's the typical 5 day free primitive camping area with eight sites and a vaultroom. No trash or water. The usual menagerie of outdoor bugs. There are no picnic tables for your dining comfort. And a couple of sites do not have a fire pit for roasting your marshmallows. Cell service is commendable for a canyon. A narrow one lane road continues down to some trails. Two sites are closer to the water... It's the typical 5 day free primitive camping area with eight sites and a vaultroom. No trash or water. The usual menagerie of outdoor bugs. There are no picnic tables for your dining comfort. And a couple of sites do not have a fire pit for roasting your marshmallows. Cell service is commendable for a canyon. A narrow one lane road continues down to some trails. Two sites are closer to the water but the sand flies look bothersome. An unexpected blustery wind came through around midnight and blew tree branches down and around. A consideration if your in a tent. It is bear and mt. lion country, so pack it up.
Mar 18, 2026
It's the typical 5 day free primitive camping area with eight sites and a vaultroom. No trash or water. The usual menagerie of outdoor bugs. There are no picnic tables for your dining comfort. And a couple of sites do not have a fire pit for roasting your marshmallows. Cell service is commendable for a canyon. A narrow one lane road continues down to some trails. Two sites are closer to the water... It's the typical 5 day free primitive camping area with eight sites and a vaultroom. No trash or water. The usual menagerie of outdoor bugs. There are no picnic tables for your dining comfort. And a couple of sites do not have a fire pit for roasting your marshmallows. Cell service is commendable for a canyon. A narrow one lane road continues down to some trails. Two sites are closer to the water but the sand flies look bothersome. An unexpected blustery wind came through around midnight and blew tree branches down and around. A consideration if your in a tent. It is bear and mt. lion country, so pack it up.
Mar 18, 2026
We found this place as a last minute stop and it was perfect. Absolutely beautiful area hidden in the beginning of the mountains with a deliciously cool river. It is FREE which only makes this place better. Absolutely recommend staying here. If we had time, we would have stayed another night to enjoy the area more!
Mar 18, 2026
We found this place as a last minute stop and it was perfect. Absolutely beautiful area hidden in the beginning of the mountains with a deliciously cool river. It is FREE which only makes this place better. Absolutely recommend staying here. If we had time, we would have stayed another night to enjoy the area more!
Mar 18, 2026
Very small well traveled camp area. It is located right next to the entrance to tongue river canyon and next to the river, which makes it very convenient if you are planning a day hike or fishing, but you will not be secluded in this area and will have neighbors and passers by. There are fire enclosures, some picnic tables and an outhouse to use.
Mar 18, 2026
Very small well traveled camp area. It is located right next to the entrance to tongue river canyon and next to the river, which makes it very convenient if you are planning a day hike or fishing, but you will not be secluded in this area and will have neighbors and passers by. There are fire enclosures, some picnic tables and an outhouse to use.
Mar 18, 2026
Absolutely awesome place to go for boating, fishing, camping, or all of the above activities! Great sites with easy access to water, trash, and bathrooms. Super safe location with plenty of staff around and a facility to shop in for basic needs. Fish cleaning stations as well when the fishing is good! Plan ahead and get to enjoying this adventure.
Mar 18, 2026
Nice park/RV/Camping! Very beautiful scenery, good fishing (even from shore). The staff at marina store were very nice. The only down fall I could see was no showers for people like me who tent camp.
Mar 18, 2026
Only spent a night on a stop over. Beautiful spot. Most sites are easy water access. Looked like a great place to fish. Sites are quite spread out. Really good stocked store at the campground. Awesome place. Hope to make it back someday.
Mar 18, 2026
Beautiful lake. Great place . Electric hookup. They do have a dump site, but no fresh water that we could see.
Mar 18, 2026
A wonderful place to go. Spent five days there and had a great time. They have places to camp with electric and without. We stayed at rattlesnake camp ground. No electric but had public restroom and fire ring. Only a few sites there so it was quit. Loved it and recommended it. The lady who owns the marine was very delightful. You got to try their Indian tacos on Saturdays and burgers any other day... A wonderful place to go. Spent five days there and had a great time. They have places to camp with electric and without. We stayed at rattlesnake camp ground. No electric but had public restroom and fire ring. Only a few sites there so it was quit. Loved it and recommended it. The lady who owns the marine was very delightful. You got to try their Indian tacos on Saturdays and burgers any other day. A little pricey, but we'll worth it. UPDATE....Just got back from out third year family reunion at tongue river. Another great week. I want to add a "ata boy" to the folks at the Tongue River Parks office. We had a camper snap an axle while there. We went to Sheridan and spent half a day trying to find a new one, or someone to weld this one. In desperation we went to the Parks office and they gladly let us use their shop, wielder and tools to fix our axle and get it back on the road. Thank you guys for making a bad situation much better. Just for the record, my weld held and we got it the 200 miles back home.
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