MONTANA STATE PARK OF THE WEEK: Hell Creek State Park

Located on the Hell Creek Arm of Fort Peck Lake, you'll find excellent facilities for water sports and a bounty of walleye, lake trout, northern pike, and small-mouth bass to fish. Plus, there is a fish cleaning station.

Hell Creek Marina, a private marina offering bait, groceries, gas, and other services, is located in the Hell Creek Recreational Area. Contact the marina for more information: (406) 557-2345 or email hcm@midrivers.com.

Hell Creek is a launching point for boat camping in the wild and scenic Missouri Breaks. Hell Creek State Park offers 71 campsites, 44 of which have electrical hookups. A group facility is available to reserve for special events.

Looking for a hike? You'll find plenty of trails throughout Hell Creek State Park, including the 1 ½ mile loop Mule Deer Trail and the Paleo Trail. The Paleo Trail is a 3-mile roundtrip hike into the Hellcreek Formation, known for its dinosaur fossils.

Hunting enthusiasts will find their fun at Hell Creek as well! Depending on the season, you'll find hunting for antelope, elk, mule, and white-tailed deer.

NOTICE: Hell Creek Recreational Area is no longer under Fish, Wildlife, and Parks management. To make 2022 camping reservations, please email hellcreekreservations@gmail.com.