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
Jan
Feb
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Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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

Ken F

Verified

September 10, 2020 Stayed at: 07, Loop: A

4

Outstanding improvement in the Camp Host selection. They were on top of any issues before they got out of hand. Well run and a giant improvement over the older first come system. Great place to camp in Montana.

Rick C

Verified

August 28, 2020 Stayed at: 05, Loop: A

4

Be prepared for generators running for hours and hours

Kenneth L

Verified

August 20, 2020 Stayed at: 09, Loop: A

3

The campground was nice, but making the reservation through your online system was difficult. Your online reservation system asks us about what our camping equipment is, one selection is a large tent, which further says 12' or larger, then then another option of a small tent. We selected small tent and also a small camping trailer. We were then charged according to our selection. When we arrived at the Holter Lake campground they said we had to pay for our tent again because it was not listed on our reservation. Your either need to correct your equipment selection on the website or inform the curators at the camp ground to stop charging for small tents!

Patti R

Verified

August 10, 2020 Stayed at: 07, Loop: A

3

Campground is very tight for 5th wheels in many sites - be sure to check the length online, although difficult to tell how the road is where you'll be backing in from. A lot of tight curves make some of them really hard to maneuver. Appreciated having water close to our campsite since we had issues with water leaking from a valve.

Thomas A

Verified

August 9, 2020 Stayed at: 11, Loop: A

5

Clean restroom lovely views. Big dock for boats all around clean place. The only bad thing was how narrow it was to back into the camping spot.

Brian M

Verified

August 9, 2020 Stayed at: 27, Loop: A

5

It was very nice but the weather turned hot.

Sue B

Verified

August 2, 2020 Stayed at: 04, Loop: A

4

few things.....they need to keep the lawn areas mowed/trimmed better and also WATERED, the place is burning up!....And the weeds have become a hugh problem here.....They need to spray either early or in Sept to get rid of them....weeds are terrible now. We have been coming to this campground for 12 years and this year the area looks the worst it ever has. Another complaint is that the new host wouldn't let my family's dogs swim in the lake and they weren't near the swim area......said it's a rule! The lake doesn't belong to BLM...they do keep the dog on a leash all the time too. That is uncalled for.

Jamie S

Verified

July 27, 2020 Stayed at: 27, Loop: A

3

Holter Lake is beautiful. It's a hike to get to, but it is a good place to park for the night if it's on the way. BE AWARE there is NO DUMP STATION at this RV park and the closest one is about an hour away. The bathroom is a vault toilet and is kept very clean. There is a little beach area you can swim and paddleboard from. There were quite a few motor boats on the lake since it's a marina as well.

BRIAN M

Verified

July 22, 2020 Stayed at: 20, Loop: A

2

Very uneven parking site, no water anywhere near to fill trailer, zero shade in 90% of the trailer spots, and most spots are very close to one another. Nicer place to visit possibly in Fall or Spring with cooler temps, but not so nice when it's 90.

Brian L

Verified

July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 27, Loop: A

5

Great site! Great Campground Hosts! Everyone was respectful of the 10:00 p.m. "generators off" curfew!

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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