Pishkun Reservoir Montana Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
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Pishkun Dikes and Reservoir are part of the Sun River Project. The Reservoir is an offstream storage reservoir, about 15 miles northeast of Gibson Dam and is formed by 8 earthfill dikes with heights ranging from 12 to 50 feet and an overall length of 9,050 feet. This reservoir, with 1,550 water surface acres, 2,683 lan

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Pishkun Reservoir

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

Where it is
47.6811, -112.5072
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Camp at Pishkun Reservoir 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 Pishkun Reservoir — 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 Pishkun Reservoir?

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 Pishkun Reservoir. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.

Yes Can you camp at Pishkun Reservoir?

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.

Yes Are there hiking trails?

Yes — trails here include Pishkun Road. Check length and difficulty before you go.

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.

Nearby sites

Bureau of Reclamation

Willow Creek Reservoir - Montana

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

BoatingCampingFishing
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Gibson Reservoir Qfl247 ( talk ) (Transferred by Citypeek /Original uploaded / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Reclamation

Gibson Reservoir

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

BoatingCampingFishing
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Ear Mountain Sam Beebe / CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management

Ear Mountain

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

Hiking
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Freezeout Lake Montana Fish Wildlife and Parls / CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Reclamation

Freezeout Lake

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

BoatingCampingHunting
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