OutReserve

Holter Lake Campground

Warning

General

Holter Lake will undergo water system replacement August 20–September 4 and September 8–12, requiring temporary closure during these periods. Once complete, the upgraded system will deliver improved water quality and reliability, supporting the long‑term sustainability of this highly used recreation site. Alternative camping is available at Devil’s Elbow, White Sandy, or Log Gulch. For more information, call (406) 233‑1098.

Fishing point at night.
Overlooking the fishing peninsula at site 41
Cedar waxwing pausing for a photo op
Little Brown Bat taking a nap on a vehicle in the campground
BLM Holter Lake Campground entrance sign

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

About Holter Lake Campground

Holter Lake Campground is situated on the picturesque Holter Lake in west central Montana. The site is located approximately 45 miles north of Helena, Montana, along the Missouri River. The area offers stunning views of the Sleeping Giant Wilderness Study Area. Gates of the Mountains Historic Site is in close proximity of the campground, which is accessible via a watercraft. The area is overflowing with outdoor adventure opportunities. Whether you're into fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, boating, water skiing, or all of the above, all of these activities are in close proximity to Holter Lake Campground. There is surely an activity for everyone! 

Number of accommodations: 51

Campground Amenities

  • Beach Access
    Beach Access
  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed - Opens on May 1

Sites & Availability

51 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 02, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 06, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 25, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 26, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 29, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 30, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 31, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 32, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 33, Loop: A
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 34, Loop: HolterLake
Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 35, Loop: HolterLake
Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 36, Loop: HolterLake
Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 37, Loop: HolterLake
Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 38, Loop: HolterLake
Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 39, Loop: HolterLake
Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 40, Loop: HolterLake
Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 41, Loop: HolterLake
Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 42, Loop: HolterLake
Electric Only
$25.00
/ per night
44, Loop: TENT
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$25.00
/ per night
45, Loop: TENT
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$25.00
/ per night
46, Loop: TENT
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$25.00
/ per night
47, Loop: TENT
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$25.00
/ per night
48, Loop: TENT
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$25.00
/ per night
49, Loop: TENT
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$25.00
/ per night
50, Loop: TENT
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$25.00
/ per night
51, Loop: TENT
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$25.00
/ per night
52, Loop: TENT
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$25.00
/ per night

Reviews (316)

What Guests Are Saying

Holter Lake Campground offers beautiful, well-maintained sites with friendly and helpful staff, providing stunning views of the lake and various recreational activities like fishing and boating. Many guests appreciate the cleanliness, convenient boat launch, and the inviting atmosphere created by fellow campers. However, issues such as noise disturbances, reservation challenges, and limited amenities like electricity and dump stations have been noted, particularly during busy weekends.

Review Summary

4.2
316 reviews
5
47.8%
151
4
31.0%
98
3
12.3%
39
2
6.3%
20
1
2.5%
8

Michael F

Verified

January 10, 2026 Stayed at: 12, Loop: A

1

Nice area but people there did not respect quiet hours at all! What a shame...

Peter Y

Verified

December 24, 2025 Stayed at: 10, Loop: A

4

Beautiful campsites. Kokanee fishing is overrated. Dozens of boats, no one catching.

Dustin V

Verified

December 21, 2025 Stayed at: 26, Loop: A

5

Great place, have come every year my entire life with my family and we love it.

Diana R

Verified

October 1, 2025 Stayed at: 08, Loop: A

5

Clean, quiet campground paved to level gravel sites. Rangers and hosts were friendly and helpful and working hard to keep the park clean and safe. Beautiful views of the lake from almost every site.

Catherine W

Verified

September 19, 2025 Stayed at: 21, Loop: A

4

We love this campground. The site is beautiful. I would have given it 5 stars if not for the issue we had checking in. I went to the camp host office and residence and no one was around. So we found a site that was not reserved on your website, reserved it and pulled in to set up. The sign in sheet at the site said it was reserved, yet your website showed it as available. The camp host found us (I thought she was going to ask us to leave) and asked if we reserved the site, and asked for a receipt. Luckily I took a screen shot of the reservation. Going on Recreation.gov there were many sites that were available online yet driving through the campground many of them had reservation names and dates written on the signs. Not sure if it is a system glitch or someone saving sites without a paying.

William P

Verified

September 16, 2025 Stayed at: 21, Loop: A

5

It was a beautiful day, the campground was well manicured and everything in the motorhome worked.

Diana R

Verified

September 12, 2025 Stayed at: 06, Loop: A

5

Holter Lake Campground Rangers and hosts were very friendly and helpful. Sites are clean, wide and level with great views of the lake. We will definitely stay at this very quiet campground again.

Pat S

Verified

September 7, 2025 Stayed at: 09, Loop: A

4

Very nice

Eugene F

Verified

September 3, 2025 Stayed at: 09, Loop: A

5

Campground was clean and well maintained. Toilets were cleaned daily. Boat ramps were clean and in good condition. The campground hoists are doing a great job caring for this property.

John D

Verified

September 1, 2025 Stayed at: 24, Loop: A

4

Holter Lake CC is a nice campground. Lots of fishing, boating and personal watercraft activity. There is a designated swimming area that is nice. There is a small convenience store in Wolf Creek that has most necessities if you forget something.

Site 24 we had a 28' trailer, tent, 3 cars, 7 people and 3 dogs. It was a tight fit bet we enjoyed it. Camp hosts were marvelous, bathrooms were clean and for the most part the campground was quiet. Only thing that keeps this from a 5 star is that the site had a good deal of height difference from side to side that required major blocking to level the trailer. Other than than a great place. Lots of potable water spigots available.

Location Holter Lake Campground

Address:
1380 Beartooth Road
Wolf Creek, MT, 59648
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 46.995 / -111.991

Elevation: 1099 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Check-in is 2:00pm and Check-out is 11:00am. ALL SITES RESERVATION ONLY

General

Stay limit is 7 consecutive days and 14 days within a 28-day time period.

General

Campsites are limited to no more than 2 RVs or 2 tents or a combination of 1 RV or 1 tent. Each RV or tent is considered a camping unit, and each camping unit costs $25.

General

There is no black or grey water dump on site.

General

No hook-ups are available. Potable water is available throughout the campground to fill containers.

General

Quiet hours are from 10:00pm to 7:00am. There is no power available on-site for campers.

General

Caution: While it is uncommon to sight a bear in the area, it is possible. Bears, racoons, ravens, seagulls, magpies, and other animals will get into your food if not properly stored. Please be prepared to store your food either in your locked vehicle, RV, trailer, or bear-proof container while camping.

General

Prairie rattlesnakes and bull snakes inhabit this area. Be cautious of where you step or reach.

General

Please watch for ticks and black widow spiders. Both are very common in the area. Black widow bites, while not usually deadly, can be extremely painful and have caused local necrosis of the associated tissues and severe illness.

General

If you plan to bring a watercraft with you, please remember to always Clean, Drain, Dry and Inspect your craft for Aquatic Invasive Species.

General

Weather can change drastically in this area. Be prepared for any type of weather event.

General

Stock animals are not allowed in this facility.

General

ATVs, UTVs, and motorcycles must be street-legal. All drivers must be licensed.

General

Discounts are only available for those carrying a Senior or Access National Park Pass. You must have your pass with you.

General

It is your responsibility to secure property in your site and at the docks.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Holter Lake will undergo water system replacement August 20–September 4 and September 8–12, requiring temporary closure during these periods. Once complete, the upgraded system will deliver improved water quality and reliability, supporting the long‑term sustainability of this highly used recreation site. Alternative camping is available at Devil’s Elbow, White Sandy, or Log Gulch. For more information, call (406) 233‑1098.

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