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About Devil's Elbow Campground
Number of accommodations: 43
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Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Mountain Biking
Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
Fall
Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
River Access
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (433)
What Guests Are Saying
Devil's Elbow Campground offers a quiet and comfortable primitive camping experience with well-maintained facilities, beautiful views, and excellent water access, making it ideal for boaters and outdoor enthusiasts. Campers frequently praise the cleanliness of the restrooms and the helpfulness of the camp host, Shelly, enhancing the overall enjoyment of their stay. While some guests noted issues with noise from generators and curfew violations, many expressed a desire to return and highly recommend the campground for its scenic beauty and pleasant atmosphere.
What Guests Are Saying
Devil's Elbow Campground offers a quiet and comfortable primitive camping experience with well-maintained facilities, beautiful views, and excellent water access, making it ideal for boaters and outdoor enthusiasts. Campers frequently praise the cleanliness of the restrooms and the helpfulness of the camp host, Shelly, enhancing the overall enjoyment of their stay. While some guests noted issues with noise from generators and curfew violations, many expressed a desire to return and highly recommend the campground for its scenic beauty and pleasant atmosphere.
Review Summary
Linda M
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: B
Our campground host was very kind and helpful. I loved the walking extensive walking trails. The campground was very clean. Overall a very enjoyable weekend! I would return and recommend.
Lynn S
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
I love this campground! It's clean, assessable, we love the ability to keep our boat near by and mostly I love the walking trails.
Lynn S
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
I love this campground! It's clean, assessable, we love the ability to keep our boat near by and mostly I love the walking trails.
Hannah D
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: B
Very clean area. Water view was amazing. People in near by sites were friendly. Great campsite to walk around. The boat ramp wasn’t far from the site and a great area to put in the paddle board and go. Wonderful areas to paddle to.
Lynn S
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
I love this campground! It's clean, assessable, we love the ability to keep our boat near by and mostly I love the walking trails.
Hannah D
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: B
Very clean area. Water view was amazing. People in near by sites were friendly. Great campsite to walk around. The boat ramp wasn’t far from the site and a great area to put in the paddle board and go. Wonderful areas to paddle to.
Hannah D
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: B
Very clean area. Water view was amazing. People in near by sites were friendly. Great campsite to walk around. The boat ramp wasn’t far from the site and a great area to put in the paddle board and go. Wonderful areas to paddle to.
Mary Jo S
VerifiedDecember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: B
Devils Elbow is a nice, roomy, and well kept campground. Great if you are boating, with it's own ramp onto the Missouri. But, and this is a big BUT, be ready for nearly nonstop generator noise. Lots of folks use them to keep their camping lifestyle afloat, but they do make noise. And the cheaper generators make a lot of noise. It doesn't make for a restful experience if you enjoy the outdoors. Many folks will crank up their generators, turn on their a/c units, and retreat indoors. Great for them, I guess, but not so great for those who'd like to be outdoors and enjoy the scenery.
Easy fix, although not cheap: Electrify the campground and ban the generators. Or at the very least, limit the machines to a few hours a day.
Mary Jo S
VerifiedDecember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: B
Devils Elbow is a nice, roomy, and well kept campground. Great if you are boating, with it's own ramp onto the Missouri. But, and this is a big BUT, be ready for nearly nonstop generator noise. Lots of folks use them to keep their camping lifestyle afloat, but they do make noise. And the cheaper generators make a lot of noise. It doesn't make for a restful experience if you enjoy the outdoors. Many folks will crank up their generators, turn on their a/c units, and retreat indoors. Great for them, I guess, but not so great for those who'd like to be outdoors and enjoy the scenery.
Easy fix, although not cheap: Electrify the campground and ban the generators. Or at the very least, limit the machines to a few hours a day.
Mary Jo S
VerifiedDecember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: B
Devils Elbow is a nice, roomy, and well kept campground. Great if you are boating, with it's own ramp onto the Missouri. But, and this is a big BUT, be ready for nearly nonstop generator noise. Lots of folks use them to keep their camping lifestyle afloat, but they do make noise. And the cheaper generators make a lot of noise. It doesn't make for a restful experience if you enjoy the outdoors. Many folks will crank up their generators, turn on their a/c units, and retreat indoors. Great for them, I guess, but not so great for those who'd like to be outdoors and enjoy the scenery.
Easy fix, although not cheap: Electrify the campground and ban the generators. Or at the very least, limit the machines to a few hours a day.
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.
Elevation: 1131 feet
15 mi drive to downtown Helena (about 22 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Wildlife & food storage
- Store food in vehicles or bear-proof containers to avoid wildlife encounters.
Safety & rules
- Watch your step to avoid rattlesnakes and bull snakes in the area.
- Black widow spiders are common; their bites can be very painful.
- Beware of Prickly Pear cactus which can cause injury and damage.
- Ensure your watercraft is clean and inspected for invasive species before arrival.
- Prepare for sudden weather changes while camping.
Site capacity
- Campsites allow a maximum of 2 RVs or 2 tents, or 1 RV and 1 tent.
- Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Utilities
- No power is available; generators can only be used between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
- There are no facilities for dumping black or gray water.
Local regulations
- No stock animals or non-road legal vehicles are permitted.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026
