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

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

51 total sites

RV Sites

42 sites

Tent Sites

9 sites

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

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Hunting

Hunting

Year-round
Water Skiing

Water Skiing

Summer

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 Pet friendly
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

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

Reviews (702)

What Guests Are Saying

Holter Lake Campground is well-maintained and offers a beautiful setting with clean facilities, spacious sites, and friendly hosts, making it a popular choice for annual family gatherings. Many guests enjoyed activities like boating and fishing, with special praise for the helpful camp host, Kevin, who went above and beyond to ensure a positive experience. Some minor concerns included site accessibility and occasional noise, but overall, visitors expressed a desire to return due to the campground's charm and cleanliness.

Review Summary

4.2
702 reviews
5
48.7%
342
4
30.5%
214
3
12.4%
87
2
6.0%
42
1
2.4%
17

Bent L

Verified

July 31, 2025 Stayed at: 26, Loop: A

3

We love this campground. Very clean & great boat dock. We try to come every year.

Bent L

Verified

July 31, 2025 Stayed at: 26, Loop: A

3

We love this campground. Very clean & great boat dock. We try to come every year.

Nick H

Verified

August 6, 2025 Stayed at: 45, Loop: TENT

1

Worst campground experience I've ever had. Absolutely no presence of camp hosts whatsoever. Office was never open and nobody was enforcing quite hours. Fishermen launching boats at 4am gave no thought to the fact that people were sleeping in tents 100 ft away and yelled back and forth from the parking lot to the ramp freely. People staying up, loudly drinking and doing drugs until 2am, then sleeping in their truck in the parking lot. After we arrived and realized that our site was in direct sun with no shade, we couldn't even find a camp host to ask about moving to an adjacent, unreserved site that had shade.

Nick H

Verified

August 6, 2025 Stayed at: 45, Loop: TENT

1

Worst campground experience I've ever had. Absolutely no presence of camp hosts whatsoever. Office was never open and nobody was enforcing quite hours. Fishermen launching boats at 4am gave no thought to the fact that people were sleeping in tents 100 ft away and yelled back and forth from the parking lot to the ramp freely. People staying up, loudly drinking and doing drugs until 2am, then sleeping in their truck in the parking lot. After we arrived and realized that our site was in direct sun with no shade, we couldn't even find a camp host to ask about moving to an adjacent, unreserved site that had shade.

Paul C

Verified

August 8, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: A

4

Great campsite. Not much privacy as there is little to no trees but sites were spaced apart. Gravel pads and tables were tidy and bathrooms were cleaned regularly

Brianna M

Verified

August 8, 2025 Stayed at: 04, Loop: A

5

The ground keepers have taken great care of this place this year, still wish the first beach got sand. Thank you!

Paul C

Verified

August 8, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: A

4

Great campsite. Not much privacy as there is little to no trees but sites were spaced apart. Gravel pads and tables were tidy and bathrooms were cleaned regularly

Brianna M

Verified

August 8, 2025 Stayed at: 04, Loop: A

5

The ground keepers have taken great care of this place this year, still wish the first beach got sand. Thank you!

Dale W

Verified

August 16, 2025 Stayed at: 50, Loop: TENT

3

Tent sites are quite close together, so it can be noisy, as many people do not follow the "Quiet Hours" that are supposed to start at 10 p.m. Also, the tent sites are very close to the boat launching ramps, and many people start to launch their boats as early as 5 a.m. Adding to the noise from trucks, boats and trailers are the loud conversations that occur during the process. Perhaps place some signs asking people to try to be quiet in the early morning hours. Campground is clean and convenient, the ground is soft enough to easily insert tent stakes, and there aren't any better options nearby, so I'd stay there again but be sure to bring the best earplugs available.

Dale W

Verified

August 16, 2025 Stayed at: 50, Loop: TENT

3

Tent sites are quite close together, so it can be noisy, as many people do not follow the "Quiet Hours" that are supposed to start at 10 p.m. Also, the tent sites are very close to the boat launching ramps, and many people start to launch their boats as early as 5 a.m. Adding to the noise from trucks, boats and trailers are the loud conversations that occur during the process. Perhaps place some signs asking people to try to be quiet in the early morning hours. Campground is clean and convenient, the ground is soft enough to easily insert tent stakes, and there aren't any better options nearby, so I'd stay there again but be sure to bring the best earplugs available.

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.

Elevation: 1099 feet

Distance to downtown

5.8 mi drive to downtown Wolf Creek (about 10 min)

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: September 9, 2026

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