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Silos Recreation Area Campground and Marina.
General information.
Region: Region 3--Southwest.
Dominant Setting: prairie/plains, lake.
Location: Unknown
Manager: U.S. BLM/Bureau of Reclamation.
Amenities: accessible bathrooms, pit toilets, trash containers, drinkable water, parking.
There is a use fee at this location.
This site is open year-round.
Pets are allowed (on leash).
Available Activities.
Accessible activities: boating, camping, picnicking.
Non-accessible activities: biking, fishing, hiking, swimming.
Accessible boating information.
Marina and Main Boat Launch Area has the following accessible features: marina, boat ramp, boat slip, floating dock (unknown distance between the dock surface and the water surface).
Comment: The Silos Marina is managed by Silos KOA. For more information about the facilities call 406-266-3100.
The main boat ramp and marina can be found near the entrance to the Silos Recreation Area. There is an additional boat ramp in the main campground loop that has marked accessible parking. The dock and ramp however are not accessible.
Route name: Marked Accessible Parking to Boat Dock.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 45 inches, maximum running slope of 9.8%, maximum cross slope of 2.9%, tread obstacles up to 1 inches, there is edge protection some access routes.
Route name: Marked Accessible Parking to Boat Ramp.
Access route surface: gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 60 inches, maximum running slope of 12.2%, maximum cross slope of 8.2%, tread obstacles up to 1 inches.
Accessible camping information.
Site name: Campground Host Site.
Type of site or sites: tent site, RV site.
Site features: paved parking pad, parking pad size of 40 by 20 feet, picnic table is located along an accessible route and there is wheelchair seating, BBQ with cooking surface within accessible reach range.
This site has a campground host.
Comment: This site is open to campers when not occupied by a Campground Host.
Route name: Campground Host Site General Amenity Area.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 36 inches, maximum running slope of 1%.
Route name: Campground Host Site to Toilet.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 60 inches, maximum running slope of 10%, maximum cross slope of 1.8%.
Route name: Campground Host Site to Water Hydrant.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 60 inches, maximum running slope of 10%, maximum cross slope of 1.8%.
Site name: Campsite #22.
Type of site or sites: tent site, RV site, group tent site, group RV site.
Site features: paved parking pad, parking pad size of 40 by 20 feet, picnic table is located along an accessible route and there is not wheelchair seating, BBQ with cooking surface within accessible reach range.
This site has a campground host.
Comment: This is a double occupancy campsite for small groups. Only half of the site is fully accessible.
Route name: Campsite #22 General Amenity Area.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 36 inches, maximum running slope of 2.3%.
Route name: Campsite #22 to Toilet.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 60 inches, maximum running slope of 0.7%, maximum cross slope of 3.2%, tread obstacles up to 0.5 inches.
Route name: Campsite #22 to Water Hydrant.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 60 inches, maximum running slope of 10%, maximum cross slope of 1.8%.
Site name: Campsite #26.
Type of site or sites: tent site, RV site.
Site features: paved parking pad, parking pad size of 40 by 20 feet, picnic table is located along an accessible route and there is wheelchair seating, BBQ with cooking surface within accessible reach range.
This site has a campground host.
Route name: Campsite #26 General Amenity Area.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 36 inches, maximum running slope of 2.5%.
Route name: Campsite #26 to Toilet.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 60 inches, maximum running slope of 4%, maximum cross slope of 3.2%, tread obstacles up to 1 inches.
Route name: Campsite #26 to Water Hydrant.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 60 inches, maximum running slope of 10%, maximum cross slope of 1.8%.
Site name: Campsite #28.
Type of site or sites: tent site, RV site.
Site features: paved parking pad, parking pad size of 40 by 20 feet, picnic table is located along an accessible route and there is wheelchair seating, BBQ with cooking surface within accessible reach range.
This site has a campground host.
Route name: Campsite #28 General Amenity Area.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 36 inches, maximum running slope of 3.4%.
Route name: Campsite #28 to Toilet.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 60 inches, maximum running slope of 5.6%, maximum cross slope of 3%, tread obstacles up to 1 inches.
Route name: Campsite #28 to Water Hydrant.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 60 inches, maximum running slope of 10%, maximum cross slope of 1.8%.
Site name: Campsite #34.
Type of site or sites: tent site, RV site.
Site features: paved parking pad, parking pad size of 40 by 20 feet, picnic table is located along an accessible route and there is not wheelchair seating, BBQ with cooking surface within accessible reach range.
This site has a campground host.
Route name: Campsite #34 General Amenity Area.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 36 inches, maximum running slope of 2.5%.
Route name: Campsite #34 to Toilet.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 60 inches, maximum running slope of 10%, maximum cross slope of 1.8%.
Route name: Campsite #34 to Water Hydrant.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 60 inches, maximum running slope of 10%, maximum cross slope of 1.8%.
Accessible picnicking information.
Site name: Accessible Group Picnic Shelter.
Estimated number of accessible picnic tables: 2.
Picnic table information: along accessible routes, movable picnic tables, picnic tables have wheelchair seating spaces.
Other features: BBQ with a non-accessible cooking surface height (surface is not within 15 to 34 inches from the ground).
Comment: This picnic shelter is centrally located within the second campground loop at Silos. There are two marked accessible parking spaces. Electrical hookups are available. Call Bureau of Reclamation office for reservation information.
Route name: Accessible Picnic Shelter to Toilet.
Access route surface: paved, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 60 inches, maximum running slope of 2.9%, maximum cross slope of 3%.
Route name: Accessible Picnic Shelter to Water Hydrant.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 60 inches, maximum running slope of 10%, maximum cross slope of 1.8%.
Site name: Picnic Shelters.
Estimated number of accessible picnic tables: 0.
Picnic table information: along accessible routes, movable picnic tables.
Other features: BBQ with a non-accessible cooking surface height (surface is not within 15 to 34 inches from the ground).
Comment: There are three picnic shelters located near the boat ramp which is accessed through the second campground loop. All of the shelters have marked accessible parking and accessible routes. None of them have picnic tables with wheelchair seating or grills with an adequate cooking surface.
Location pictures.
1: Picture 1--Paved accessible ramp leading to the boat dock at Silos Marina.
2: Picture 2--Campsite #22: This is a double occupancy site.
3: Picture 3--Accessible Group Picnic Shelter located in the second campground loop, close to accessible campsites.
Additional information about this location.
1: Silos Recreation Area is a very large site with many amenities and recreation opportunities. To reach the Marina, go straight at the main entrance. To find the accessible campsites and picnic areas, take the first right after the main entrance, and then the second left. There will be a sign with a fee station at the intersection. This campground loop is the most developed and has the most accessible facilities.
User comments about this location.
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Manager's contact information.
Managed by: U.S. BLM/Bureau of Reclamation.
Address: Bureau of Reclamation
7700 Canyon Ferry Road
Helena, MT 59602
Phone Number: (406) 475-3310
TDD phone number is not available.
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Information source and currentness.
Source of Information: MonTECH
S.Hammer
Information Date: 5/10/2011
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