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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

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

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Hunting

Water Skiing

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - May 1 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

51 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 32, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 33, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 34, Loop: HolterLake
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 35, Loop: HolterLake
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 36, Loop: HolterLake
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 37, Loop: HolterLake
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 38, Loop: HolterLake
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 39, Loop: HolterLake
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 40, Loop: HolterLake
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 41, Loop: HolterLake
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 42, Loop: HolterLake
Electric Only
Price not available
44, Loop: TENT
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
45, Loop: TENT
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
46, Loop: TENT
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
47, Loop: TENT
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
48, Loop: TENT
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
49, Loop: TENT
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
50, Loop: TENT
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
51, Loop: TENT
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
52, Loop: TENT
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (634)

What Guests Are Saying

Holter Lake Campground features spacious, clean sites with scenic lake views, friendly hosts, and well-maintained facilities. Many guests appreciate the excellent fishing and boating access, along with the campground's overall cleanliness and management. While some noise complaints exist, particularly regarding quiet hours and nearby activities, the campground remains a beloved destination for families and returning visitors.

Review Summary

4.2
634 reviews
5
47.9%
304
4
30.9%
196
3
12.3%
78
2
6.3%
40
1
2.5%
16

Dennis R

Verified

May 27, 2021 Stayed at: 04, Loop: A

4

The pine tree outside of spot 4 is hanging over into road and is scratching everyone’s rv driving down the road please trim, the staff or campground hosts are awesome

Dennis R

Verified

May 27, 2021 Stayed at: 04, Loop: A

4

The pine tree outside of spot 4 is hanging over into road and is scratching everyone’s rv driving down the road please trim, the staff or campground hosts are awesome

ben k

Verified

May 26, 2021 Stayed at: 21, Loop: A

5

every thing was great!

ben k

Verified

May 26, 2021 Stayed at: 21, Loop: A

5

every thing was great!

Marvin S

Verified

May 20, 2021 Stayed at: 29, Loop: A

2

We had made reservations for a camping spot in February. When we arrived in May we found that our 38 foot Motorhome would not fit in the space so the camp host put us in the parking lot. We were there for 7 days and there were camping spots that were empty. The camp host had no authority to put us in another spot. They said all camp spots were reserved but were empty all the time we were there. If it would have been later in the year when the weather gets hot it would have been miserable.
They should have someone on sight that has some authority on placing campers in better spots than the parking lot. And the main office was closed so we had to track down the park host.
I think the park needs to have better plans for people with bigger campers or put a limit on the length. Also the boat docks were not set up very well for handy cap people.

Marvin S

Verified

May 20, 2021 Stayed at: 29, Loop: A

2

We had made reservations for a camping spot in February. When we arrived in May we found that our 38 foot Motorhome would not fit in the space so the camp host put us in the parking lot. We were there for 7 days and there were camping spots that were empty. The camp host had no authority to put us in another spot. They said all camp spots were reserved but were empty all the time we were there. If it would have been later in the year when the weather gets hot it would have been miserable.
They should have someone on sight that has some authority on placing campers in better spots than the parking lot. And the main office was closed so we had to track down the park host.
I think the park needs to have better plans for people with bigger campers or put a limit on the length. Also the boat docks were not set up very well for handy cap people.

Clayton K

Verified

May 17, 2021 Stayed at: 23, Loop: A

3

The campground hosts are friendly and do a very good job. I am not sure I like or appreciate the expanding campsite reservation system yet. It is nice to know you have a campsite when you get there. Some of the drawbacks are that the system allows people to reserve the prime spots and then not use them. It seems like rather than let people reserve the sites and then just leave them sit empty, there should be a way to make "No Show" sites available to others. I feel there needs to be more sites available to "first come, first served" especially at Log Gulch. Is there a limit on how many sites can be reserved in advance? Last year it seemed that some of the prime lakefront sites were used by the same people every weekend. Can people go online when reservations open up early in the year and reserve the same sites for every weekend all summer long? Seems like some people can reserve the best sites and may or may not even use them. They don't bother to cancel they just block the site from others being able to use them. There should be a limit on the number of days a site can be reserved and then not be able to reserve other sites until the first reservation is used.

Clayton K

Verified

May 17, 2021 Stayed at: 23, Loop: A

3

The campground hosts are friendly and do a very good job. I am not sure I like or appreciate the expanding campsite reservation system yet. It is nice to know you have a campsite when you get there. Some of the drawbacks are that the system allows people to reserve the prime spots and then not use them. It seems like rather than let people reserve the sites and then just leave them sit empty, there should be a way to make "No Show" sites available to others. I feel there needs to be more sites available to "first come, first served" especially at Log Gulch. Is there a limit on how many sites can be reserved in advance? Last year it seemed that some of the prime lakefront sites were used by the same people every weekend. Can people go online when reservations open up early in the year and reserve the same sites for every weekend all summer long? Seems like some people can reserve the best sites and may or may not even use them. They don't bother to cancel they just block the site from others being able to use them. There should be a limit on the number of days a site can be reserved and then not be able to reserve other sites until the first reservation is used.

Nancy P

Verified

February 2, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: A

5

Clean quiet campground, at least in October. The camp hosts were helpful and friendly. We took a day trip to the Charlie Russell museum in Great Falls.

Nancy P

Verified

February 2, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: A

5

Clean quiet campground, at least in October. The camp hosts were helpful and friendly. We took a day trip to the Charlie Russell museum in Great Falls.

Location Holter Lake Campground

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

Highway access

Holter Lake Campground is accessible via Montana State Highway 200, which is approximately 15 miles to the south. US Highway 287 is also within a 25-mile range, providing further access to the area.

Latitude & Longitude: 46.995 / -111.991

Elevation: 1099 feet

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

11AM

General

  • Stay limit is 7 consecutive days and 14 days within a 28-day time period.
  • 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.
  • There is no black or grey water dump on site.
  • No hook-ups are available. Potable water is available throughout the campground to fill containers.
  • 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.
  • Prairie rattlesnakes and bull snakes inhabit this area. Be cautious of where you step or reach.
  • 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.
  • If you plan to bring a watercraft with you, please remember to always Clean, Drain, Dry and Inspect your craft for Aquatic Invasive Species.
  • Weather can change drastically in this area. Be prepared for any type of weather event.
  • Stock animals are not allowed in this facility.
  • ATVs, UTVs, and motorcycles must be street-legal. All drivers must be licensed.
  • Discounts are only available for those carrying a Senior or Access National Park Pass. You must have your pass with you.
  • 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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Last updated: June 13, 2026

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