Hellgate Campground

7700 Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, Montana, United States
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Canyon Ferry Reservoir at sunset.
Hellgate

About Hellgate Campground

Hellgate Campground is located 30 mi east of Helena, Montana, along Montana Highway 284.  In July of 1805 the Lewis and Clark Expedition traveled through the Canyon Ferry area exploring and mapping the Missouri River. When Lewis visited the area he described it as a beautiful and extensive plain country of about 10 to 12 mi wide which extended upwards further than an eye could see. In the 1850s the gold rush hit the Canyon Ferry area attracting miners from all over the United States in the hopes of striking it rich. 

Available sites

70 total sites
RV Sites 2 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 68 sites Check Availability

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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70 Sites Available

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Price
⛺ 001 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 002 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 003 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 004 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 005 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 006 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 007 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 008 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 009 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 010 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 11, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 12, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 13, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 14, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 15, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 16, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 17, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 18, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 19, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 20, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 21, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 22, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 23, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 24, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 25, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 26, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 27, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 28, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 29, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 30, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 31, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 32, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 33, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 34, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 35, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 36, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 37, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 38, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 39, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 40, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 41, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 42, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 43, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 44, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 45, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 46, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 47, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 48, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 49, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 50, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 51, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 52, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 53, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 54, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 55, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 56, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 57, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 58, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 59, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 60, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 61, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 62, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 63, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 64, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 65, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 66, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 67, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 68, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 69, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ Hellgate Bay - Group Use Campsites "C" Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

435 reviews

Summary

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Hellgate Campground offers beautiful, well-maintained sites with clean facilities and friendly camp hosts, making for a pleasant camping experience. Many visitors appreciate the close proximity to the water and cleanliness of the campground. Some guests suggested improvements for online booking and noted occasional disturbances from other campers, but overall, the location and amenities receive high praise.

Based on guest feedback

4.1

Overall rating

Based on 435 reviews

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5 stars 55.4% (241)
4 stars 19.3% (84)
3 stars 11.3% (49)
2 stars 8.5% (37)
1 star 5.5% (24)

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Kerry H

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September 21, 2026 Stayed at: 39, Loop: B

We've never been able to get on the lake, and it was great. it is more windy though, and can be chilly still in june.

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Nolan W

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September 13, 2026 Stayed at: 010

Had a great time good site, clean and a very great host. Thanks for the good time can’t wait to do it again

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Julie Ann W

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September 7, 2026 Stayed at: 46, Loop: C

Clean, quiet. Liked that most of the sites had direct access to the lake. Sites were a bit close to each other, and lots of people had dogs running around off-leash while we were there. Would have been nice if that rule was enforced better.

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Chester K

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September 7, 2026 Stayed at: 005

We really enjoy Hellgate campground, and area. Our group not only brought a boat but a SXS, so enjoyed fishing and offroading up the canyon. Very pretty. Bathrooms were clean, and supplied with TP. Campground was clean. Hosts were very nice, and made the stay even more enjoyable.
One complaint. We picked this week to pick chokecherries. This year there were none. Maybe you can get more rain next year. :)

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Suzanne W

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September 4, 2026 Stayed at: 35, Loop: B

There is a wasp or hornets in the ground by the women's side of the bathroom that has running water & the toilets flush. It's in between two of the big boulders that keep vehicles from running into the bathrooms. It's on the side where there is a few parking spots on the side closest to the main road into the entire campground. Be very careful over there.

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Steven P

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September 3, 2026 Stayed at: 27, Loop: A

It was excellent, no bugs, the host made the rounds to make sure the restrooms were clean and very sociable. Not many campers so we were spread out well.

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Tim T

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August 31, 2026 Stayed at: 11, Loop: A

Booked the site for 2 nights. Night #1 one of the campsites that was quite a ways away from me but near where the camp hosts were played very loud music all night. They didn't stop until near dawn.
Night #2 the same camp site continued playing music until early morning interspersed with firing up their motorcycle and revving it.
I wasn't able to track down the camp hosts to find out what the problem, was. Overall not a great time for sleeping.

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Patrick R

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August 30, 2026 Stayed at: 004

Only stayed until 8:00

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Barry F

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August 28, 2026 Stayed at: 24, Loop: A

Great double camping spot. Host very friendly and helpful. Clean and well maintained. Will return in the future.

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Location & Directions for Hellgate Campground

7700 Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, MT 59601 United States

Elevation: 1,170 ft

Getting There

From Helena, MT: Head east along Co Rd 430/Canyon Ferry Rd from Helena, MT, continue for 38 mi to the Hellgate Campground and Group Use Shelter Area sign and turn right. Continue straight until you reach the campground.

From Townsend, MT: Head...

Nearest town

Helena, MT - 26 mi

About 39 min to downtown

Highway access

Hellgate Campground is accessible via Hwy 284, which is approximately 21 miles from Townsend, MT. The campground is also reachable from Co Rd 430/Canyon Ferry Rd, which connects to Helena, MT.

Policies & Rules

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.

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