Atherton Creek Boating Site

About Atherton Creek Boating Site

The Atherton Creek Boating Site is the main boating access for Slide Lake, located within the Atherton Creek Campground. It is located at the end of the paved portion of the Gros Ventre Road, where a dirt road leads visitors into the campground or down to the lake. In addition to the boat ramp, there is a small dock extending into the lake, and is a beautiful place for fishing, swimming, or hanging out with family and friends. Bathrooms and potable water are available nearby in the campground. The parking area is very large and can accommodate trailers. No cellular service is available.

Plan Your Visit to Atherton Creek Boating Site

Heading to Atherton Creek Boating Site? 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)