Lake Elwell Kurz & Allison / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
About this site

Tiber Dam and its reservoir, Lake Elwell, are on the Marias River in north-central Montana. The dam and reservoir are features of the Lower Marias Unit of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Project. The reservoir has 21,300 water surface acres, 21,244 land acres and 181 miles of shoreline. Major game fish include northern p

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Lake Elwell

PASSLANDS ✦ AMBIGUOUS SEE THE SOURCE CHECK

Maybe — confirm before you go.

Reclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here.

Where it is
48.3148, -111.1032
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Camp at Lake Elwell This site has campsites you can reserve online. Check availability and book directly on Recreation.gov.
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Common questions

Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Lake Elwell — always confirm with the managing site before you go.

Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?

Maybe — Reclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here. Check with the managing agency before you go.

Yes Can you fish at Lake Elwell?

Yes — fishing is one of the listed activities here. You’ll need a valid state fishing license.

Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?

Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Lake Elwell. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.

Yes Can you camp at Lake Elwell?

Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.

Depends Can you have a campfire?

Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.

Depends Is hunting allowed?

Yes — hunting is permitted here in season, with the required state license and tags. Check seasons and unit rules.

Depends Is there winter recreation?

Yes — snow and winter activities are available seasonally. Check conditions and closures before you head out.

Yes Can you bring a dog?

Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.

Depends Are drones allowed?

Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.

Nearby sites

Sweet Grass Hills User:David rugby16 / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management

Sweet Grass Hills

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This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

HikingHuntingWildlife Viewing
MT · Fee unknown
Bureau of Land Management

Upper Missouri National Wild and Scenic River

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BoatingInterpretive ProgramsFishing
MT · Fee unknown
Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge USFWS Mountain-Prairie / CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

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This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

Auto TouringBikingBoating
MT · Fee unknown
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Benton Lake Wetland Management District

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This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

BikingBoatingCamping
MT · Fee unknown