Matthews Recreation Area

B.L.M. RECREATION AREA, FISHING ACCESS SITE, RECREATION AREA CAMPGROUND | Miles City

The Yellowstone River can be accessed by canoe or kayak; however no improved boat launch facilities are present. Fishing, bird watching and wildlife viewing are frequent activities at this site. Overnight camping is permitted. This is a 'Pack In, Pack Out' area and all garbage must be removed. No fireworks are allowed. This is a typical Yellowstone River riparian area where cottonwood, green ash and willow tree species dominate near the riverbank, flanked by open-grassy meadows. A seasonally-running irrigation return canal loops through the area.

Facilities available: Restrooms, picnic tables, fire pits, standing grills, covered picnic area, handicap accessible fishing platform and cement walking path. No dumpsters: Pack out trash. Please call the local BLM Office for current recreation site conditions and restrictions.

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  • BIRD WATCHING
  • CAMPING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • NATURE
  • OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • PICNICKING
  • RV CAMPING
  • SIGHTSEEING
  • SNOWSHOEING
  • TENT CAMPING
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • ESTABLISHED FIRE PITS
  • HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE
  • PARKING
  • PETS ALLOWED
  • PICNIC SHELTER
  • PUBLIC RESTROOM
  • TOILETS
  • TRAIL
  • Matthews Recreation Area is located about nine miles northeast of Miles City on the south side of the Yellowstone River on Valley Drive East.

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