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
Sandy B
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: A
Campsite 18 is a great pull thru beachfront site. Upon arrival I was greeted by a bull snake at the site. Glad to see it first, having a small pet with me. The camp host is always making rounds and gladly aided in moving the snake along at the time. The site is located close to the restroom and it’s kept clean & tidy every time I’ve camped here. Less people camping during the work week days so it was semi empty and peaceful, despite the hail storm lol. This site also provides shade just a bit sooner than other sites with the mature trees lining the shore. So far my favorite lakeside campsite at Canyon Ferry.
Sandy B
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: A
Campsite 18 is a great pull thru beachfront site. Upon arrival I was greeted by a bull snake at the site. Glad to see it first, having a small pet with me. The camp host is always making rounds and gladly aided in moving the snake along at the time. The site is located close to the restroom and it’s kept clean & tidy every time I’ve camped here. Less people camping during the work week days so it was semi empty and peaceful, despite the hail storm lol. This site also provides shade just a bit sooner than other sites with the mature trees lining the shore. So far my favorite lakeside campsite at Canyon Ferry.
Larry W
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
Reserving a campground over the internet is always a hassle. You can't see the site before you buy it. Camping isn't
fun anymore. it's become mechanized and noisy. There is always that guy that has to run a generator down to the very
last second of 10pm. This made our visit unpleasant.
Larry W
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
Reserving a campground over the internet is always a hassle. You can't see the site before you buy it. Camping isn't
fun anymore. it's become mechanized and noisy. There is always that guy that has to run a generator down to the very
last second of 10pm. This made our visit unpleasant.
Lisa d
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: Hellgate Bay - Group Use Campsites "C", Loop:
Had a wonderful time. With my whole family
Lisa d
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: Hellgate Bay - Group Use Campsites "C", Loop:
Had a wonderful time. With my whole family
July 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: A
Our space was still occupied when we got there. Thank goodness for the gentlemen which is the camphost he got them to move and we finally got to the space. The people who were from Gallatin County were very rude. We do enjoy camping at Helgate and have for years.
July 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: A
Our space was still occupied when we got there. Thank goodness for the gentlemen which is the camphost he got them to move and we finally got to the space. The people who were from Gallatin County were very rude. We do enjoy camping at Helgate and have for years.
Billy W
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: D
Excellent camping experience. Very clean area great views and our host was very nice
Billy W
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: D
Excellent camping experience. Very clean area great views and our host was very nice
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
