Accessible only by boat, Hole in the Wall Recreation Site beckons adventurous souls to a primitive riverside sanctuary deep within the Upper Missouri River Breaks. This remote outpost features five tent sites and two rustic log shelters where the mighty Missouri serves as your front door and the Milky Way stretches unobstructed overhead.
Primitive, boat-accessible river camp with five tent campsites and two three-sided log shelters; sites are first-come, first-served.
Historical Significance
Located within the Upper Missouri River Breaks area, the site is associated with the historic Missouri River corridor used by Lewis & Clark and other historic river routes.Weather and SeasonsPlan your expedition between April and November, when the site welcomes visitors to experience the river's changing moods. Spring and fall temperatures hover in the 30s and 40s, perfect for paddlers who don't mind layering up, while summer days climb into the comfortable 80s—ideal for extended river trips and lazy afternoons fishing from the bank. Each season paints the breaks in different light: spring greens, summer golds, and autumn's russet tones.
Natural Features and SceneryThe Missouri River carves through endless prairie and dramatic badlands here, creating a landscape where earth and water meet in stunning contrast. Towering river breaks rise from the water's edge while vast horizons stretch in every direction, broken only by the sinuous curve of the river. When darkness falls, the absence of civilization reveals one of Montana's most spectacular stargazing venues—a celestial show unmarred by light pollution. Dawn and dusk bring wildlife to the riverbanks, from mule deer picking their way down to drink to eagles soaring along the thermal currents above the breaks.
Geological RegionUpper Missouri River Breaks (Missouri River corridor)
Scenic ViewsRiver landscapes and open plains with expansive horizon views and excellent stargazing.