About Hellgate Campground
Number of accommodations: 70
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (384)
What Guests Are Saying
Hellgate Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and beautiful location with lakefront access. Campers appreciate the hospitable host and the inviting atmosphere, making it a favorite for group outings. While some mention issues with check-in timings and high winds, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Hellgate Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and beautiful location with lakefront access. Campers appreciate the hospitable host and the inviting atmosphere, making it a favorite for group outings. While some mention issues with check-in timings and high winds, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many eager to return.
Review Summary
Lucas L
VerifiedAugust 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: D
Showed up late and the host had placed a hand written reservation card on my camp site - was very easy to book online- however the booking fee was about as much as the nightly site fee so make sure you get your dates correct the first time (I didn’t ) had to add a day and ended up costing me another $8 + site fee just to add another night stay.
Lucas L
VerifiedAugust 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: D
Showed up late and the host had placed a hand written reservation card on my camp site - was very easy to book online- however the booking fee was about as much as the nightly site fee so make sure you get your dates correct the first time (I didn’t ) had to add a day and ended up costing me another $8 + site fee just to add another night stay.
Jeff B
July 21, 2024
Very easy to use the site and they keep you informed very well.
Jeff B
July 21, 2024
Very easy to use the site and they keep you informed very well.
Jennifer P
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: D
The campground hosts were horrible and claimed to "make up their own rules" If you like to be in bed by 9:00 and do not mind dogs wandering without leashes throughout the day this is the spot for you. If not, I suggest you book somewhere else.
Jennifer P
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: D
The campground hosts were horrible and claimed to "make up their own rules" If you like to be in bed by 9:00 and do not mind dogs wandering without leashes throughout the day this is the spot for you. If not, I suggest you book somewhere else.
William S
VerifiedJuly 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: D
My entire experience there was absolutely ruined by the condition of the road into the campground. Do you think this is Ukrakine? Inescusable condituion, I will neve take my motor home in there again. You should be ashamed of yourselves
William S
VerifiedJuly 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: D
My entire experience there was absolutely ruined by the condition of the road into the campground. Do you think this is Ukrakine? Inescusable condituion, I will neve take my motor home in there again. You should be ashamed of yourselves
Sarah L
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Weekends are a gathering of assholes. Loud. Inconsiderate. In your space. Midnight generators. No place to hide, since there aren't trees in Loop C. Moved to Loop A for the week and was finally somewhat peaceful, except for the near constant wind.
If you love hearing the Spice Girls at 2am from a glitter boat, off leash dog mayhem, other people's kids and Michelob Ultra, this spot is for you!
Sarah L
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Weekends are a gathering of assholes. Loud. Inconsiderate. In your space. Midnight generators. No place to hide, since there aren't trees in Loop C. Moved to Loop A for the week and was finally somewhat peaceful, except for the near constant wind.
If you love hearing the Spice Girls at 2am from a glitter boat, off leash dog mayhem, other people's kids and Michelob Ultra, this spot is for you!
Location Hellgate Campground
Address:
7700 Canyon Ferry Road
Helena, MT, 59601
United States
From Helena, MT: Head east along Co Rd 430/Canyon Ferry Rd from Helena, MT, continue for 38 miles to the Hellgate Campground and Group Use Shelter Area sign and turn right. Continue straight until you reach the campground.
From Townsend, MT: Head north on Hwy 284 for 21 miles and turn left at the Hellgate Campground and Group Use Shelter Areasign. Continue straight until you reach the campground.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.6177 / -111.64
Elevation: 1170 feet
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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Last updated: June 4, 2026
