Clark Canyon Reservoir
Montana 59725
Recreation on Clark Canyon Reservoir and Barrett’s Diversion Dam, located on the Beaverhead River south of Dillon, Montana, is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Clark Canyon Reservoir is the site of Camp Fortunate, one of the more significant spots along the Lewis and Clark Trail. It was at Camp Fortunate that the Lewis and Clark expedition met the Lemhi Shoshoni Tribe and Sacagawea was reunited with her people. The Lewis and Clark Expedition cached their canoes and a stash of suppliesat this location for the return trip. The Camp Fortunate Interpretive Site presents information about the Lewis and Clark campsite and about their journey. Clark County Reservoir, with 4,935 water surface acres, 4,388 land surface acres and 17 miles of shoreline, offers good fishing for rainbow and brown trout. Concrete boat ramps, picnic areas and picnic shelters are available. There are 9 campgrounds, including on RV-only lot, for a total of 96 campsites. The Cattail Marsh nature trail offers wildlife watching opportunities for seasonal waterfowl.
Camp Fortunate Overlook, Grayling, MT, USA
Distance: 1.45 mi (straight line)
Buffalo lodge, Lake Front Drive, Dillon, MT, USA
Distance: 2.37 mi (straight line)
Horse Prairie Stage Stop Restaurant, Bar & Lodge, Montana 324, Dillon, MT, USA
Distance: 9.43 mi (straight line)
Bannack, MT, USA
Distance: 14.23 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers RV and Camping Guided Tours
255 Cliff Rd, Dillon, MT 59725, USA
Distance: 20.19 mi (straight line)
Beaverhead Chamber Of Commerce & Agriculture, West Reeder Street, Dillon, MT, USA
Distance: 20.55 mi (straight line)
Beaverhead County Museum, South Montana Street, Dillon, MT, USA
Distance: 20.72 mi (straight line)
Clark’s Lookout State Park, Clarks Lookout Road, Dillon, MT, USA
Distance: 21.85 mi (straight line)
7501 Polaris Rd, Polaris, MT 59746, USA
Distance: 30.90 mi (straight line)
Beaverhead Rock State Park, Beaverhead Rock Road, Twin Bridges, MT, USA
Distance: 35.24 mi (straight line)
Tendoy Store, Idaho 28, Tendoy, ID, USA
Distance: 37.29 mi (straight line)
Jackson Hot Springs Lodge, Jardine Avenue, Jackson, MT, USA
Distance: 37.55 mi (straight line)
Lapham Outfitters, Montana 278, Jackson, MT, USA
Distance: 38.78 mi (straight line)
Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural & Educational Center, Main Street, Salmon, ID, USA
Distance: 49.85 mi (straight line)
Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural & Educational Center, Main Street, Salmon, ID, USA
Distance: 49.85 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Museums and Interpretive Centers Tribal Experiences LC Features
MT-287, Virginia City, MT 59755, USA
Distance: 51.05 mi (straight line)
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