Recreation area

Payola Reservoir

Bureau of Land Management · Lewistown · Montana — managed by Bureau of Land Management

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Payola Reservoir is a great area to spend the day and relax. Montana, Fish, Wildlife & Parks stocks the reservoir with both large mouth bass and yellow perch. This BLM site has both fire pits and picnic tables under a cabana.

Getting there

Beginning at the intersection of Highways 200 and 87, travel east approximately 21 miles to Winnett. Once in Winnett turn north onto Cemetery Road and drive northwest for 8 miles. Follow the BLM signs to Payola Reservoir.

Contact
1(406)538-1900

Activities

  • FISHING
  • PICNICKING

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Payola Reservoir doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Montana campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.

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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.