Montana · Camping

Island Area Recreation Area

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May–Oct
best months
  • At 2,999 ft

Island Area Recreation Area is a campground in Montana at about 2,999 feet. It is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Island Area Recreation Area

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      31° / 8°

      3 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 12°

      2 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 20°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 30°

      5 wet

    5. May

      69° / 40°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 48°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 53°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 51°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 42°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 32°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 21°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      34° / 12°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tiber Dam, MT, 3 mi away at 2,850 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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