Recreation area

Meriwether Picnic Area

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest · Montana — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Meriwether offers 10 picnic tables, picnic shelter, boat dock, water, toilets, and garbage containers. Meriwether is a wonderful place to spend the day picnicking, fishing, boating and swimming. Meriwether also offers commercial boat tours and access to the gates of the mountains.

Getting there

Located adjacent to the Missouri River. Take I-15 north from Helena approximately 15 miles to the Gates of the Mountains highway exit. Tour boat and private boat access is available at the privately operated Gates of the Mountains Boat Club.

Activities

  • PICNICKING
  • SWIMMING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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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.