Bull River Pavilion
The campground gate opens May 1 and the facility operates with staff from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Gate closes December 1, or earlier with heavy snow. Reservations available via Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 7:30AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Park, Powell, Ravalli, Silver Bow, Sweet Grass, Sanders, Yellowstone counties in effect until 9AM on 08/11/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls, Frenchtown, Libby and Missoula are Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Dillon, Great Falls, Helena and Thompson Falls are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Butte, Cut Bank, Hamilton, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
About
Bull River Pavilion is a reservable group facility nestled in a wooded area at the confluence of the Bull River and Clark Fork River in northwestern Montana. The pavilion offers spectacular views of the surrounding forest dominated by cedar and Douglas fir at approximately 2,200 feet elevation. It can accommodate groups of up to 100 people and provides parking for 5 camping vehicles and 7 single vehicles on gravel surfaces. The accessible pavilion features electricity within the structure, picnic tables, campfire rings, and grills. An accessible vault toilet and drinking water from a hand pump are provided. The facility is located at the back of Bull River Campground, giving visitors access to a fully developed boat launch with a dock on 3,200-acre Cabinet Gorge Reservoir. The rivers provide excellent fishing opportunities for large and smallmouth bass, perch, rainbow and brown trout. Visitors can also enjoy tours of the Noxon Rapids Dam, located less than 10 miles southeast. Nearby Trout Creek offers additional services including dump facilities, showers, laundry, gas, ice, and a store.
Directions
From Trout Creek travel northwest to mile marker 11.2 on Highway 200, 0.7 miles east of the junction with Highway 56. The Highway 200 mile markers begin at the Montana/Idaho border. Bull River Pavilion is located at the back of Bull River Campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 - $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 827-3533 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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