Howrey Island Recreation Area (SRMA)
Howrey Island Recreation Area consists of approximately 592 BLM-administered acres and is in the floodplain of the Yellowstone River. This is a "Pack In, Pack Out" area and all garbage must be removed. Some road sections may be closed due to high river flows or to protect habitat. The entire area is open to walk-in visitation, regardless of conditions. Overnight camping is permitted. No fireworks are allowed. Be mindful of seasonal and area fire restrictions.
Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA)
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There are 3 accessible parking spots at the site: 1 paved space by the accessible vault toilet at the entrance, and 2 accessible spots near the picnic area. Cellphone reception is moderate to strong, depending on your provider.
An accessible, gender-specific double vault toilet sits on a concrete pad. Currently, one side of the toilet is under repair. A shaded information kiosk, with safety-related and other information about the site, is next to the toilet.
The picnic area, next to the 2 accessible parking spots at the north end of the parking area, has 2 picnic tables and 2 fire pits with grill attachments. One of the picnic tables is accessible, with an extended top that can accommodate wheelchair users. One of the fire pits is accessible.
A 3-foot concrete trail forms part of an accessible Nature Trail Loop that goes from the parking area, through the picnic area, to the Yellowstone River and back. There are 2 benches without arms along the trail. The portion of the trail next to the river has been washed out due to flooding, so it’s no longer a loop. A concrete fishing ramp, not designed with accessibility in mind, also sits near the river.
Dispersed camping is allowed on primitive sites. There is no running water at the site.
NOTE: Descriptions and photos uploaded January 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.
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Directions
From I-94 W or I-94 E take Exit 67 (north) toward Old US Hwy 312 and into Hysham; you can either go all the way into the town of Hysham or you can take a left at the Cut Across Road (Gumbo Hill Road is to your right). If you go left at the Cut Across Road, follow it to the end, take another left on State Highway 311, otherwise known as Old Highway 10; keep following this road, which will curve and go over railroad tracks. Immediately after the tracks (and before you cross the Yellowstone River) you will find Howrey Island Recreation Area (FWP calls it Myers Bridge) on your righthand side. If you go into the town of Hysham and do not take the Cut Across Road, follow Hwy 312 until you get to the Cenex station on your lefthand side. Take a left at the Cenex (Elliot Avenue) and follow it through town to the end, where you will take another left on Old Highway 10. Follow the same directions as given above for State Highway 311/Old Hwy 10. ***These directions are if you are coming from Miles City - from Billings you would take the Hysham exit.