Big Eddy Campground
The Big Eddy Campground is located approximately 6 miles of east of the Idaho border in Montana on Hwy 200. The campground has 5 sites with table and fire rings and will accommodate a 30' RV. Amenities include vault toilets and a fully developed boat ramp with a dock. There is two day use sites, one with a covered shelter, two picnic tables and fire grills, near the boat ramp.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | The campground is managed from Memorial Day through Labor Day, but is available all year to visitors. Access is dependent upon weather conditions. |
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| Reservations: | All sites are on a first come, first serve basis |
| Fees: | $0.00 |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
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| Closest Towns: | Heron, Montana |
| Water: | No potable water at the site |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilets |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Directions: Located 4 miles from the Montana Idaho border on Highway 200. |
Activities
Campground Camping
RV Camping
Lake and Pond Fishing
The Cabinet Gorge Reservoir is an 18 mile long reservoir held back by the 208' high Cabinet Gorge Dam. The Cabinet Gorge Dam was completed in 1952 by Morrison Knudsen Corporation, a worldwide construction firm headquartered in Boise, Idaho. It cost $47 million and one year to complete.
This section of the Clark Fork River is home to a variety of fish species these include large and small mouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and peamouth. The lake has an average depth of 67 feet.
The surface area of the lake is 2,848 acres and the shoreline is 37.89 miles long.
Visit Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks web site for fishing regulations.