Recreation area

Billy Garret Memorial Bridge Access

Flathead National Forest · Montana — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This access site is on Forest Road #895 ( west side reservoir road) at mile marker # 55. This is a popular take out for trips originating further up the South Fork. It is also a good put in for floating the lower section of the river. Overnight camping is permitted and a vault toilet is provided.

Getting there

To get there turn South onto Forest Road # 38 (East side reservoir road) from Hwy 2, ½ mile East of the town of Hungry Horse. Drive through the town of Martin City, after two miles the pavement ends and the East side reservoir road continues for 55 miles to its terminus at Spotted Bear Ranger Station. Near mile marker # 53 take a right onto Forest Service Road #895, the Bridge is about ¾ of a mile.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.