State Park & FAS Closures and Restrictions
Below is a list of emergency and construction closures that may affect your recreational use of State Parks and Fishing Access Sites.
Also check current fire restrictions as well as closures and restrictions of water bodies and Wildlife Management Areas.
| Giant Springs |
Black Eagle Memorial Island Recreation Area, associated parking area and a portion of the River's Edge Trail will be closed through November 30, 2012. Closure is due to power line construction. |
Effective 04-23-2012 until 11-30-2012 |
Maintenance Updates |
Black Eagle Memorial Island Recreation Area, associated parking area and a portion of the River's Edge Trail will be closed through November 30, 2012. Closure is due to power line construction. |
| Giant Springs |
North Shore Conservation Easement and Northshore Trail |
Beginning 09-01-2011 until further notice |
Trail Closures |
Trail closures and access to conservation area lands due to construction of power transmission lines. Northshore Trail from Rainbow Dam to Ryan Dam Road remains closed. Trails and conservation area lands east of Ryan Dam Road are now open to the public. |
| Culbertsons Bridge |
Missouri River |
April 30, 2012 |
Boat ramp is restricted |
Concrete ramp is not suitable for unloading/loading of large river boats. |
| Grant Marsh |
Bighorn River |
May 25, 2011 |
Closure |
Due to flooding the site is closed for public safety. |
| Harry Morgan |
North Fork of Blackfoot River |
May 15, 2011 |
Closure |
Due to flooding the site is closed for public safety. |
| Lewis & Clark |
Missouri River |
March 23, 2012 |
Boat ramp closed until further notice. |
Boat ramp closed. |
| Shedd's
Bridge |
Gallatin River |
July 1, 2011 |
Closure |
Closed for public safety due to river bank instability. |
| Snowden
Bridge |
Missouri River |
November 2, 2011 |
Open with limited recreation access. |
The latrine and boat ramp are not accessible. The existing river bank is very unstable and continues to fall into the river. Vehicular traffic is also limited due to the mud and silt left on the site. There are no designated campsites. |
Seasonal or Management Closures
WMAs that provide critical winter range for big game are typically close to public use from December 1 to noon on May 15. WMA open and close dates may vary.
WMA Open-Close Dates chart (
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Search individual WMAs for seasonal closure information specific to that WMA.
Recreational Closures or Restrictions
Many WMAs provide the public with opportunities for recreational pursuits such as hiking, hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching. Certain recreational activies may be closed or restricted during times that are critical to the conservation of wildlife and habitat.
Search individual WMAs for recreational closures and/or restrictions information specific to that WMA.
Current fire restrictions to Montana State Parks and Fishing
Access Sites. [Learn more]
Montana State Parks Closures and Restrictions