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Slate Creek Bay Boating Site

Slate Creek Bay Boating site offers a natural gravel point to allow boat launching. Facilities include a vault toilet.

General Information

Snow dependent.

Day use only: open sunrise to sunset

No fees are required for this site

Pets must be on leash or in physical control.

Contact Name: West Fork Ranger District

Contact Phone: 406-821-3269

West Fork Ranger District administrative office in the fall.

Address: 6735 West Fork Road Darby, MT 59829
Phone: 406-821-3269
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.69805556

Longitude: -114.2872222

Directions

From Darby Montana drive south on state Highway 93 turn south (right) on West Fork Road (towards Painted Rocks State Park). Travel approximately 23.6 miles. Boating site is located on the west (right) side of the road.

Parking

Large gravel parking lot.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated May 20, 2026