Montour Wildlife/Recreation Management Area

About Montour Wildlife/Recreation Management Area

Through a management agreement with Reclamation, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game manages this complex of wetlands and ponds covering 1.7 square miles (1105 acres) located above Black Canyon Reservoir. Camping, hiking, hunting, and fishing are the major recreation activities for this area, located northeast of Emmett in southwest Idaho. Fishing opportunities also exist in the adjacent Payette River. The Montour Campground is open seasonally and does not accept reservations. For camping information, call 208-365-2682. Nesting season closures exist for portions of the Wildlife Management Area. For WMA information call 208-465-8465.

How to Get There

Between Emmett and Horseshoe Bend, access via State Rt. 52 above Black Canyon Reservoir.

Plan Your Visit to Montour Wildlife/Recreation Management Area

Heading to Montour Wildlife/Recreation Management Area? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)