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 |
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.
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| Brewery
Flats |
Near Lewistown |
May 23, 2011 |
Closure |
Due to flooding damage. |
| Grant
Marsh |
Bighorn River |
May 25, 2011 |
Closure |
Due to flooding the site is closed for public safety. |
| Holmgren |
Yellowstone River |
May 31, 2011 |
Closure |
Due to flooding the site is closed for public safety. |
| Ruby Dam |
Ruby River immediately downstream from the Ruby River Dam |
June 15, 2010 until further notice |
Closure
[Read
News Release] |
Construction: a two-year duration is anticipated. |
| School
Trust |
Missouri River |
June 6, 2011 |
Portion opened as signed |
Due to flooding, only a portion of the site is open, as
signed. |
| 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