USDA Forest Service
 

Helena National Forest

 
 

Helena National Forest
2880 Skyway Drive
Helena, MT 59602

(406) 449-5201

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

Recreational Activities

Campgrounds, Picnic Areas & Group Use Areas

Meriwether Picnic Area
How to get there: Located adjacent to the Missouri River. Take I-15 north from Helena approximately 15 miles to the Gates of the Mountains highway exit. Tour boat and private boat access is available at the privately operated Gates of the Mountains Boat Club.
Attractions: Fishing
Boating
Trails
Gates of the Mountains Wilderness
Interpretive displays
Commercial boat tours
Wildlife viewing
Access to the Mann Gulch Trail
Swimming
Fee: No charge
Elevation: 3610 feet
Availability: Memorial Day - September
Facilities:

10 individual picnic sites with tables & charcoal grills
Picnic shelter with tables
Public boat dock
Developed water
Toilets
Refuse receptacles
No vehicle access

For further information contact the Helena Ranger District

 

USDA Forest Service - Helena National Forest
Last Modified: Thursday, 17 May 2007 at 16:17:06 EDT


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