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Loree M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 Stayed at: 66, Loop: D
The campground hosts were awesome for Labor Day weekend 2019; campground was packed and they checked on everyone often but let us live our lives and enjoy the weekend!
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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.
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Reviews
435 reviews
Summary
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.
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Based on 435 reviews
5 stars
55.4% (241)
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19.3% (84)
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Tyd R
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2020 Stayed at: Hellgate Bay - Group Use Campsites "C"
Right next to the water and the students had fun.
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Tyd R
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2020 Stayed at: Hellgate Bay - Group Use Campsites "C"
Right next to the water and the students had fun.
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Arlynn H
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2020 Stayed at: 25, Loop: A
Basic dry camping. Sometimes can be dry and dusty. Camp host are always friendly and other campers are great. A must to arrive fully prepared, no hook up, water etc. Bring wood, nice fire pits & fires are allowed.
It is a 1/2 way for meeting our grand kiddos and enjoying a week of camping.
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Jim L
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2020 Stayed at: 31, Loop: B
Not a bad place just not keep up that great. Just love the lake that's what keeps me going back.
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Arlynn H
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2020 Stayed at: 25, Loop: A
Basic dry camping. Sometimes can be dry and dusty. Camp host are always friendly and other campers are great. A must to arrive fully prepared, no hook up, water etc. Bring wood, nice fire pits & fires are allowed.
It is a 1/2 way for meeting our grand kiddos and enjoying a week of camping.
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Jim L
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2020 Stayed at: 31, Loop: B
Not a bad place just not keep up that great. Just love the lake that's what keeps me going back.
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Scott J
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2020 Stayed at: 53, Loop: D
Limited spots available and we weren't aware you had to book ahead of time.
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Scott J
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2020 Stayed at: 53, Loop: D
Limited spots available and we weren't aware you had to book ahead of time.
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Paul Z
VerifiedDecember 20, 2019 Stayed at: 56, Loop: D
Beautiful View right on the lake. Camped here 3 nights. Great place to explore the area!
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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...
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 north on Hwy 284 for 21 mi and turn left at the Hellgate Campground and Group Use Shelter Areasign. Continue straight until you reach the campground.
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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