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Big Eddy Recreation Area.

General information.

Region: Region 1--Northwest.
Dominant Setting: mountain, forest, lake.
Location: The Big Eddy Campground is located approximately 6 miles east of the Idaho border in Montana on Hwy 200.
Manager: USDA Forest Service.
Amenities: pit toilets.
Pets are allowed (on leash).

Available Activities.

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Accessible activities: camping.
Non-accessible activities: boating, camping, fishing, picnicking.

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 Accessible camping information.

Site name: Campsite #4.
Type of site or sites: RV site.
Site features: parking pad size of 48 by 21 feet, picnic table is located along an accessible route and there is wheelchair seating, BBQ with cooking surface within accessible reach range.

Location pictures.

1: Picture 1--Entrance sign to the Big Eddy Recreation Area.

2: Picture 2--Campsite #4 meets accessibility standards even though it is not designated accessible.

3: Picture 3--Accessible latrine across the road from campsite #4.

4: Picture 4--Picnic shelter, although both tables do not meet accessibility standards.

5: Picture 5--View from the picnic shelter shoreline.

6: Picture 6--Information bulletin board.

User comments about this location.

1: On Tuesday, October 8, 2013, USFS Website wrote:
The campground has 5 sites with table and fire rings and will accomodate a 30' RV. Amenities include vault toilets and a fully developed boat ramp with a dock.

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Manager's contact information.

Managed by: USDA Forest Service.
Address: Cabinet Ranger District, Trout Creek Ranger Station, 2693 MT Hwy 200 Trout Creek, MT 59874-9503 (406) 827-3533
Phone Number: (406) 827-3533
TDD phone number is not available.
Visit the manager's website.



Information source and currentness.

Source of Information: MonTECH L. Bastian

Information Date: 10/8/2013 1:31:35 PM