Fishing spot: Coal Banks Landing

Verified source data

Fishing feature type

Federal fishing facility

Facility type

Facility

Address

Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, 920 Northeast Main, Lewistown, MT, 59457

State

MT

City

Lewistown

Fee details

$20.00 Per Night

Accessibility information

A well-maintained dirt road leads to the BLM contact station, parking area, toilets, campsites, and concrete boat ramp at this site, often used by those accessing the backcountry via the Missouri River. The dirt parking area can accommodate approximately 25-30 vehicles. Next to the lot there are several unshaded bulletin boards and a fee payment box sitting in gravel. Two accessible single vault toilets can be reached by the concrete sidewalk that also leads to the entrance of the contact station. The site has potable water. A concrete picnic table with a top extended on one end to accommodate wheelchair users sits on hard-packed natural ground near the station’s entrance. The BLM contact station is next to the concrete boat ramp. On the western side of the contact station, there are 20 campsites, 5 of which are suitable for larger vehicles. Each campsite has a picnic table with an extended end to accommodate wheelchair users. NOTE: Descriptions and photos uploaded May 2025. Please note that actual on-the-ground conditions may vary due to natural events (e.g., weather, wildfires, erosion), normal wear and tear, or site improvements.

Source directions

Local Directions: When approaching from the south (Great Falls/Fort Benton), take U.S. Hwy 87 north to mile marker 66.7. Turn right on Gardiner Road (improved gravel) and proceed approximately 7 miles to the Virgelle Ferry Road ( Gardiner Road will pass under an old train bridge and end at a "T" intersection). Turn left on Virgelle Ferry Road, travel approximately 1 mile and the campground will be on the right. When approaching from the north (Havre/Big Sandy) take U.S. Hwy 87 south to mile marker 72.4. Turn left on the Virgelle Ferry Road (improved gravel), proceed approximately 6 miles, and the campground will be on the left.

Reservable

No

Stay limit

14 Days

Source keywords

Camping, Boating, Rafting, Picnicking

Source last updated

2026-04-08

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB · Use terms · Source snapshot: 2026-10-03