About Hellgate Campground
Number of accommodations: 70
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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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
Josh R
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: D
Nice area…should let campers know that their are only one water pup that works the one at our camping spot did not. Mis information
Josh R
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: D
Nice area…should let campers know that their are only one water pup that works the one at our camping spot did not. Mis information
Lynae M
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: D
We were located in one of the last camp site. Not much traffic. Quiet, kinda steep decline to get to beach/water. No algae.
Lynae M
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: D
We were located in one of the last camp site. Not much traffic. Quiet, kinda steep decline to get to beach/water. No algae.
Arin B
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: Hellgate Bay - Group Use Campsites "C", Loop:
While the camping was fine, the camp host (camping in Montana for free, from Texas) was an absolute nightmare! We reserved our group spot in February and we’re then told that we could not have the number of sleeping units that we initially made the reservations for, 6 months previously. The group spot holds 50 people and we were told we could only have 5 sleeping units. When we questioned this he told us that he did not care what the website said when we reserved, that there was absolutely not going to be more than 5 sleeping units allowed. Please someone explain to me how a spot that is for use by 50 Individuals can only have 5 sleeping units. Meanwhile there was way more than 50 people and over 16 sleeping units in another group use spot. Th camp host was absolutely rude and an out of stater telling people who actually pay taxes in this state how to enjoy our great out doors. Will never camp here again, or recommend to anyone for that matter. Maybe he should pay more attention to the cars speeding through the area, than families trying to spend time together in the great Montana outdoors.
Arin B
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: Hellgate Bay - Group Use Campsites "C", Loop:
While the camping was fine, the camp host (camping in Montana for free, from Texas) was an absolute nightmare! We reserved our group spot in February and we’re then told that we could not have the number of sleeping units that we initially made the reservations for, 6 months previously. The group spot holds 50 people and we were told we could only have 5 sleeping units. When we questioned this he told us that he did not care what the website said when we reserved, that there was absolutely not going to be more than 5 sleeping units allowed. Please someone explain to me how a spot that is for use by 50 Individuals can only have 5 sleeping units. Meanwhile there was way more than 50 people and over 16 sleeping units in another group use spot. Th camp host was absolutely rude and an out of stater telling people who actually pay taxes in this state how to enjoy our great out doors. Will never camp here again, or recommend to anyone for that matter. Maybe he should pay more attention to the cars speeding through the area, than families trying to spend time together in the great Montana outdoors.
Dean D
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop:
Quiet well maintained sites, clean bathrooms, beautiful area!
julie j
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Camphost were beyond great and professionall....so fun and relaxing...thanks so much
Dean D
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop:
Quiet well maintained sites, clean bathrooms, beautiful area!
julie j
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Camphost were beyond great and professionall....so fun and relaxing...thanks so much
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 12, 2026
