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Big Fork River, Gowdy Public Hand Launch

Gowdy Landing is a carry-in access point on the Big Fork River (also known as Hendrickson Landing) located at river mile 34. 2, offering a grassy clearing with a watercraft campsite.

This location provides a convenient put-in or take-out for paddlers planning day floats on the lower Big Fork River, with shuttle options available from nearby outfitters in Big Falls and Bigfork.


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