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Site West End Shelter 3 - Overnight Use — Downstream (MT)

Downstream (MT) · Montana · Loop West End Shelters

Campsite West End Shelter 3 - Overnight Use at Downstream (MT) in Montana. MANAGEMENT site. No utility hookups. Maximum 100 people per site. First-come, first-served — no reservation needed.

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47.99913, -106.48146

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Equipment & Vehicle Limits

Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.

Max Vehicle Length: 40
Max Num of Vehicles: 16

Capacity & Rules

Max Num of People: 100
Min Num of People: 20
Pets Allowed: Yes

Site Features

Picnic Table: Y
Fire Pit: Y
Campfire Allowed: Yes

How Site West End Shelter 3 - Overnight Use Compares

One of 94 sites at Downstream (MT) — 3 of them in the West End Shelters loop.
Fits vehicles up to 40 ft — shorter than 69% of sites here.
ADA accessible — one of only 25 accessible sites at this campground.

Other sites in the West End Shelters loop

Site West End Shelter 2 - Overnight UseMANAGEMENT · First-come, first-served Site West End Shelter 1 - Day UseMANAGEMENT · First-come, first-served

Photos from Downstream (MT)

Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.

A view of the campground from the dam in the Fall. — USACE

Three bison wait out a winter storm — USACE

Sunrise across the Missouri River — USACE

A view of the power houses at night. — USACE

Aurora one evening over the Missouri River — USACE

Permitted Equipment

TentVEHICLELARGE TENT OVER 9X12`TrailerFIFTH WHEELPICKUP CAMPERPOP UPRVSMALL TENT

Booking Tips for Site West End Shelter 3 - Overnight Use

First-come first-served: arrive early, especially Friday afternoons in peak season
Have a backup: sites can fill up — know your second choice nearby
Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
Check-in/out: 2:00 PM / 12:00 PM
Pets: allowed (keep on a 6ft leash, never leave unattended)
Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reserve campsite West End Shelter 3 - Overnight Use?

No — this site is first-come, first-served. Arrive early during peak season.

How many people can stay at site West End Shelter 3 - Overnight Use?

Maximum occupancy is 100 people and 16 vehicles.

What size RV fits at site West End Shelter 3 - Overnight Use?

Max vehicle length is 40 ft.

What hookups does site West End Shelter 3 - Overnight Use have?

This is a dry site — no electric, water, or sewer hookups.

Are pets allowed at site West End Shelter 3 - Overnight Use?

Yes — pets are allowed. Keep on a 6 ft leash and follow campground rules; some areas require additional restrictions.

Is site West End Shelter 3 - Overnight Use ADA accessible?

Yes — this site is marked as ADA accessible. Check Recreation.gov for specific accessibility features.

What are the check-in / check-out times?

Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.

Can I have a campfire at site West End Shelter 3 - Overnight Use?

Campfires are allowed when no fire restrictions are in effect. Check current conditions before arrival.