Warning
GeneralConstruction to replace the potable water and irrigation lines at Devil’s Elbow will occur June 8–23. To ensure visitor and contractor safety, the site will be temporarily closed during this period. This upgrade will provide visitors with more dependable water service, reduce maintenance downtime, and support long‑term recreational use. Alternative camping may be available at White Sandy, Holter Lake, or Log Gulch. Additional recreation options may be found through Montana FWP or the Bureau of Reclamation at Canyon Ferry. For more information, call (406) 233‑1093.
About Devil's Elbow Campground
Number of accommodations: 43
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Pet Friendly -
Lake Access -
River Access
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (136)
What Guests Are Saying
Devil's Elbow Campground is praised for its cleanliness, beautiful water views, and extensive walking trails, making it a great spot for outdoor activities like boating and paddleboarding. Many guests appreciated the friendly and helpful campground host, and the spacious sites contribute to a pleasant atmosphere. However, some visitors expressed concerns about noise from generators and a few negative interactions with the host, particularly regarding enforcement of quiet hours and rules.
What Guests Are Saying
Devil's Elbow Campground is praised for its cleanliness, beautiful water views, and extensive walking trails, making it a great spot for outdoor activities like boating and paddleboarding. Many guests appreciated the friendly and helpful campground host, and the spacious sites contribute to a pleasant atmosphere. However, some visitors expressed concerns about noise from generators and a few negative interactions with the host, particularly regarding enforcement of quiet hours and rules.
Review Summary
Gingermay M
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: TENT
Very nice area. Our individual campsite had a couple of holes (about 10 inches wide and 3 or 4 inches deep) in the ground so it was kind of hard to find a place for our tent. I did appreciate the walking trails for dogs, though. Again the scenery is beautiful! Wish there was more parking though, our neighbors had 2 cars and the ones on the other side had 3 so we had to park in the (thankfully) empty campsite park space next to ours. Not a bad place to stay, though. Good price.
Brian B
VerifiedJuly 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: TENT
Nice campsite. We stayed in one of the TENT ONLY campsites. Close to water and walking trails. Clean pit toilet bathrooms. Nice boat launch area. Not too busy... but could have ben a result of monsoon type weather! We had quite an adventure a few times taking measures to keep our tent secured to the ground. The camp ground hosts were very nice folks and did a nice job of keeping things tidy and orderly. They even checked up on us while making their rounds. Our campsite was pretty clean but had several cig butts and a few pieces of trash that needed to be picked up. We took care of that ourselves so the next group of campers wouldn't have to. Good times in spite of the weather.
Laura L
VerifiedJuly 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: B
Clean, beautiful and convenient to where I wanted to go. Spotless and odorless pit toilets.
Lee G
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: B
Pleasantly surprised by the campground. Great views and nice paved path along the river/lake.
Christine S
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: B
Was very easy to park and get around.
Marion T
VerifiedJuly 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
Campground is nice and clean, all sites are big and level. There are boat slips for boats. Outdoor bathrooms are clean. Camp hosts are friendly.
Allen W
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: B
Hosts where very friendly
Lynn A
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
Very nice campground.
Andrea H
VerifiedJune 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: B
Great campground
Dan S
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
The campsites are nice and large and the boat slips are fantastic. The nice thing about Hauser is that the water level is controlled and doesn’t vary by much. The canyon boating is fairly safe from big waves.
Location Devil's Elbow Campground
Address:
5965 York Road
Helena, MT, 59602
United States
Devil's Elbow Campground is located at 5965 York Road, Helena, Montana 59601. From Interstate 90 driving from Bozeman, exit at Exit: 274 US 287 Helena/Ennis; right turn to continue north on 287 and continue for 57 miles. Turn right onto Lake Helena Drive, then turn right in 450 feet to stay on Lake Helena Drive. Continue for 4 miles through the roundabout. Turn right onto York Road and drive 6.2 miles to Devil's Elbow Recreation Area. From Helena/Butte/Great Falls: Drive to (or exit from I-15 onto) Custer Avenue, head east on Custer Ave. Take left turn onto York Road. Continue on for 16 miles to Devil's Elbow Recreation Area; or take the Lincoln RD exit on I-15, Head East on Lincoln Road until it intersects with Lake Helena Dr (T-Intersection). Take a right (South) on Lake Helena Dr (this route contains portions of dirt and gravel roads) and continue until the road turns back into pavement, take a left (East) on Deal Lane and follow the road until it terminates at York Road. Take a left (North) on York Road and continue for about 2 miles to Devil's Elbow.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.7016 / -111.809
Elevation: 1131 feet
Policies & Rules
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*** You must occupy your campsite every night that you have reserved. If you do not show up for 24 hours from "Check-In Time" (2:00 PM), you forfeit the use of that site and are not entitled to any refunds or discounts. ***
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| General |
Prairie rattlesnakes and bull snakes inhabit this area. Be cautious of where you step or reach into. |
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Black widows are very common in the area; while not usually deadly, their bite can be extremely painful and has caused local necrosis of the associated tissues and severe illness. |
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Prickly Pear cactus are a native plant that will prick you, rip your clothing or your tent and can be very hard to remove. |
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Campsites are limited to no more than 2 RVs or 2 tents or a combination of 1 RV and 1 tent. Each RV or tent is considered a camping unit and must pay the fee per unit. |
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There is no power available on site for campers and generators are only allowed from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. |
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There is no black or gray water dump on site. |
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First-come, first-served sites are available in this campground. |
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If you plan to bring a watercraft with you, please remember to always: Clean, Drain, Dry and Inspect your craft for Aquatic Invasive Species. |
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Weather can change drastically in this area. Be prepared for any type of weather event. |
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Stock animals are not allowed in this facility. Non-road legal ATVs, UTVs or motorcycles are not allowed in this facility. |
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Check out time is 11:00 A.M. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralConstruction to replace the potable water and irrigation lines at Devil’s Elbow will occur June 8–23. To ensure visitor and contractor safety, the site will be temporarily closed during this period. This upgrade will provide visitors with more dependable water service, reduce maintenance downtime, and support long‑term recreational use. Alternative camping may be available at White Sandy, Holter Lake, or Log Gulch. Additional recreation options may be found through Montana FWP or the Bureau of Reclamation at Canyon Ferry. For more information, call (406) 233‑1093.
