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
Robyn M
VerifiedJuly 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
The campground hosts were awesome, helpful, and friendly.
No cell phone service while we were there. Beautiful view from our camping spot. Great little cove for our two spaniels to swim… but very steep path to get there. Also a great hiking trail. We’ll be back.
Gary S
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
Great place to camp. Area for dogs to play, hiking, walking paths. Boat docks and very friendly camp hosts.
Tom D
VerifiedJuly 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Everything was good except people complaining about people not going to bed at 10. We never had a any music playing or anything like that we don’t go to bed at 10 when we are at home we was visiting with our family members on our vacation doing nothing wrong if people want complete quite don’t go to a public camp ground.
Tom D
VerifiedJuly 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
To much complaining from people whe your doing nothing but visiting with your family on your vacation no music or being loud maybe a laugh or two. O my it’s a public camp ground.
Jamie P
VerifiedJuly 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: A
One camp host very nice the other not so much
Cheyloh E
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: A
The camp host was super nice and helpful!! Prob one of the nicest set of people we have ever met while camping and we camp A LOT. The camp site was nice and clean and so was the bathrooms. Very nice week of camp
ROBERT W
VerifiedJune 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
need a better late arrival system
Ursula P
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
Very friendly camp hosts
Wish BLM would fix the lights by the Bathroom its dark when you have to use the restroom. That light has been out for a couple of Years
What's the problem?
Gary S
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
Great place for camping. Friendly hosts, clean bathrooms, and docks for the boat. Site was clean when arrived and hopefully we left it just as clean. Trails for some hiking and if you forgot something convenient store just down the road as is Lakeside Bar or York Bar about 7 miles further up the road.
Gyle N
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
We didn't have the pleasure of camping at Devils Elbow; but, it was a blizzard and we had lots of that 4-letter word "S N O W".
This location needs expansion, for the good of the public tax payers. There is just not enough separated spots for all the people who want to camp at Devils Elbow... it's always booked up!
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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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.
