Upper Big Hole Special Management Area

  • Mailing Address
  • 106 North Parkmont
  • Butte, MT 59701
  • Contact Information
  • Phone: 406-533-7600

The Big Hole River Recreation Area extends approximately 35 miles upstream and 38 miles downstream from Divide, Montana. The Big Hole River, a blue ribbon trout stream, provides excellent fishing and floating opportunities with a number of access points being available from State Highway 43 and Interstate Highway 15.

Overnight camping and boat launch facilities are provided at BLM-managed sites at Divide Bridge, Dickie Bridge, and East Bank, all located between Divide and Wisdom, Montana. Day use facilities and a boat launch are available at the Jerry Creek access site.

Area Activities

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • River Fishing
  • Sightseeing
  • Wildlife Viewing

Services And Amenities

  • Boat Launch
  • Campsite

Driving Directions

Interstate 90 west from Butte for approximately 11 miles, then south on I-15 to Divide Exit, Montana Highway 43.

Season / Hours Of Operation

  • Season
  • All Year

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