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
Richard L
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: A
Always enjoy our visit at Hellgate.
Richard L
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: A
Always enjoy our visit at Hellgate.
Sandra P
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: A
Clean restrooms, clean firepits and clean spots.
Sandra P
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: A
Clean restrooms, clean firepits and clean spots.
Beth H
VerifiedJuly 17, 2021 • Stayed at: Hellgate Bay - Group Use Campsites "C", Loop:
The camp ground is nice. HOWEVER the website is VERY MISLEADING!!! This is listed as a camp site for 50 people. We had 44 people which ended up being about 10 tents and 5 campers. The camp host was shocked and upset. Apparently they expected only 5 sleeping units. Even though the campsite is for 50 people. They did allow us to stay but let us know that in the future it would only be five sleeping units. Which means we CANNOT use them in the future. This was a family reunion and it is unreasonable to have a campsite listed for 50 people and expect them to have only 5 sleeping units. The pavilion is huge and easily accommodated our group but i have no idea how they would want us to accommodate 50 of us in 5 sleeping units. That's ridiculous. Several different family units and each needs their own privacy.
Julie O
VerifiedJuly 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: B
Great, family friendly, clean campground with super professional yet friendly camp hosts! Our first time staying at Hellgate but it won’t be our last!
Beth H
VerifiedJuly 17, 2021 • Stayed at: Hellgate Bay - Group Use Campsites "C", Loop:
The camp ground is nice. HOWEVER the website is VERY MISLEADING!!! This is listed as a camp site for 50 people. We had 44 people which ended up being about 10 tents and 5 campers. The camp host was shocked and upset. Apparently they expected only 5 sleeping units. Even though the campsite is for 50 people. They did allow us to stay but let us know that in the future it would only be five sleeping units. Which means we CANNOT use them in the future. This was a family reunion and it is unreasonable to have a campsite listed for 50 people and expect them to have only 5 sleeping units. The pavilion is huge and easily accommodated our group but i have no idea how they would want us to accommodate 50 of us in 5 sleeping units. That's ridiculous. Several different family units and each needs their own privacy.
Julie O
VerifiedJuly 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: B
Great, family friendly, clean campground with super professional yet friendly camp hosts! Our first time staying at Hellgate but it won’t be our last!
Heidi B
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop:
SITE 1 (STANDARD NONELECTRIC): This is a great location if you don't need to be right next to the lake. There is not as much shade in this site as there is in #2 - #6. This site is very close to a camp host site. Its a short walk/drive to the boat launch. Bathrooms are just across the road. The grade says "severe", but there is plenty of flat surface area for a camper or tent.
Heidi B
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop:
SITE 2 (STANDARD NONELECTRIC): This is a great location if you don't need to be right next to the lake. You are surrounded by trees so you get shade. Its a short walk/drive to the boat launch. Bathrooms are just across the road. The grade says "severe", but there is plenty of flat surface area for a camper or tent.
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
