Smith River - Camp Baker Access

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Inside Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
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Camp Baker is the primary put-in for the legendary Smith River float, a 59-mile permitted wilderness float trip through a spectacular limestone canyon. The Smith River is one of Montana's most coveted fishing experiences, requiring a permit lottery to access, and rewards successful applicants with outstanding brown and rainbow trout fishing in a remote, roadless canyon. The multi-day float is considered a once-in-a-lifetime angling adventure.