Missouri River Fishing Access Site

About Missouri River Fishing Access Site

The Missouri River Fishing Access is located at the west end of Road #138 and adjacent to the Missouri River and Beaver Creek. This section of the Missouri River is free-flowing and located between Hauser Dam and Upper Holter Reservoir. There is a scenic trail that parallels the Missouri River between Beaver Creek and Hauser Dam. Along this route, birds such as osprey, bald eagles, great blue herons, American white pelicans and the double-crested cormorant are frequently spotted.

How to Get There

Follow Highway 280 east of Helena approximately 16 miles to the small community of York. Proceed north on the dirt road about 8 miles to Nelson and the intersection with the Beaver Creek Road. Turn left and follow the Beaver Creek Road approximately 6 miles to the Missouri Rive

Plan Your Visit to Missouri River Fishing Access Site

Heading to Missouri River Fishing Access Site? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)