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
diana a
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: A
Enjoyed our stay
diana a
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: A
Enjoyed our stay
Ryan P
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop:
Camp host is extremely rude, and doesn't even know the "rules" pertaining to the campground she works in. She told us that each site has a 6 person limit, but even I know it's 8 because of the reservation email I received. Then she was mad about having a kids tent in our site along with our camp trailer. She said we're only allowed a 1 person tent for kids. Well my 8 kids don't fit in a 1 person tent. And again, there is nothing I can find that says the size of a tent. I will be cancelling all future reservations at this location and not returning as long as she is associated with Hellgate campground.
Heidi B
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop:
Great campsites, close to a boat ramp and ATV riding across the highway.
Ryan P
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop:
Camp host is extremely rude, and doesn't even know the "rules" pertaining to the campground she works in. She told us that each site has a 6 person limit, but even I know it's 8 because of the reservation email I received. Then she was mad about having a kids tent in our site along with our camp trailer. She said we're only allowed a 1 person tent for kids. Well my 8 kids don't fit in a 1 person tent. And again, there is nothing I can find that says the size of a tent. I will be cancelling all future reservations at this location and not returning as long as she is associated with Hellgate campground.
Heidi B
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop:
Great campsites, close to a boat ramp and ATV riding across the highway.
Slim M
VerifiedJune 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: C
Great Campground, lousy registration process if you need to make changes.
Slim M
VerifiedJune 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: C
Great Campground, lousy registration process if you need to make changes.
Vieno T
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: B
Nice Campground!
Kelsey C
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: D
Only gave it 4 stars because we were in a tent and the winds were OUTRAGEOUS (not the campgrounds fault). This campsite is the most beautiful site and very accessible to the waterfront- but the winds are crazy every single day between 3-7pm. Would NOT recommend going with a tent, but definitely a camper or pop up. Campsite volunteers were very friendly and the restrooms were kept very clean. Will definitely be going back with a camper soon!!
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
