Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site (FAS), located on the Stillwater River south of Columbus, will be closed to camping from May 1 to July 23. The site restriction was approved by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission on April 16.
Swinging Bridge FAS is located downstream of Whitebird FAS. Both sites are popular with boaters, recreationists, and anglers, especially in the spring and summer. Whitebird FAS is currently limited to walk-in access only due to structural damage on the access bridge into the site. This restriction at Whitebird FAS will be in place until the bridge is repaired or replaced and is safe for public use.
Swinging Bridge FAS will likely experience increased public and commercial use due to displacement of boaters, recreationists and anglers from Whitebird FAS. The restriction closes camping at Swinging Bridge FAS to allow for increased day-use of the site from May 1 until July 23, 2026, to reduce conflicts through peak rafting and recreation season on the Stillwater River.
For more information on restrictions and closures at FWP sites, visit: myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/allRestrictions.