Holter Lake Campground is situated on the picturesque Holter Lake in west central Montana. The site is located approximately 45 mi 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!
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Pet Friendly · 60 × 36 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 49 × 30 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 35 × 36 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 46 × 27 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 64 × 38 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 52 × 42 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 29 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 52 × 43 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 11 ft · Paved
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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.
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.
It bothers me a lot, especially on weekends to try and get a campsite reservation and then see so many sites that have been reserved and not used. It seems like because the cost of a campsite is so reasonable that many people reserve several sites during the season and then don't take the time to cancel when they get busy with other things or just don't care if they have tied up sites that could be used by others. The camp host told me it is just too difficult to enforce people who simply pay for a site and deny others a chance to use them. I really think there should be a stiff fine for leaving a site unused. Or the parties that abuse this privilege should be warned and then denied further reservations for the rest of the season.
It bothers me a lot, especially on weekends to try and get a campsite reservation and then see so many sites that have been reserved and not used. It seems like because the cost of a campsite is so reasonable that many people reserve several sites during the season and then don't take the time to cancel when they get busy with other things or just don't care if they have tied up sites that could be used by others. The camp host told me it is just too difficult to enforce people who simply pay for a site and deny others a chance to use them. I really think there should be a stiff fine for leaving a site unused. Or the parties that abuse this privilege should be warned and then denied further reservations for the rest of the season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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