Far West Fishing Access Site

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Far West

Fishing Access Site on the Yellowstone River

Difficult Accessibility

Region 7 | Custer Country

Yellowstone River, In Paradise Valley - South of Yellowstone National Park's Gardiner entrance


Open:	Jan 1—Dec 31
Size:	33 acres
Elevation:	2470 ft
Nearest Town:	Forsyth

FAS Map

Location Map

Waterbody Map

Boat launch 1/2 mile west of camp area.

Far West Fishing Access Site is located on the Yellowstone River 223 miles from the mouth on the left hand side as you face down stream. Rosebud East is the next access site up stream from Far West. Moon Creek is the next site down stream from Far West. Far West is one of 51 FWP managed sites on the Yellowstone River. .

Directions

10 miles east of Forsyth on I-94, north at exit 102, east on Frontage Road 1 mile, north 1 mile on Hwy 446, west one mile on County Road. (Lat 46.28, Lng -106.484)

Restrictions & Closures

Stay Limit: Maximum stay of 7 days allowed.

Vehicle Length: Site is accessible.

Activities

Boating
Fishing
Camping
Picnicking
Wildlife Viewing

Boat Services

Ramp (Concrete) - Launch 1/2 mile west of camp area.

Campground

Primitive Campsite

Picnic Site

Fire Ring
Picnic Table

Sanitation/Water

Toilet

Wildlife Viewing

These locations represent physical occurences (visually confirmed) within the boundaries of the site. Many more species may be present in the area which are not listed because we do not have a visually confirmed record. If you would like to report a species sighting, a form is available.