Canyon Ferry Lake, Montana
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)Up to 20 ft
- Drinking waternot listed
- Electricyes
At a glance: Confirmed: electric hookups. No flush toilets. Listed for rigs up to 20 ft. Not listed: drinking water and showers.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups Yes
- Drinking water Not listed
- Flush toilets No
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites No
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 72
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 20 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 3,844 ft
- Phone
- (406) 475-3921 (campground or managing office)
Official fee information
We only charge fees during "Peak Seasons" the 1st weekend of May through the second weekend of September.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 46.61766, -111.64013 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Clark's Bay Day Use Area Shelter (MT) 9.9 mi straight-line
- Devil's Elbow Campground 9.9 mi straight-line
- White Sandy Campground 14.5 mi straight-line
- Log Gulch Campground 27.8 mi straight-line
- Holter Lake Campground 30.9 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
Hellgate Campground is located 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Montana Highway 284. In July of 1805 the Lewis and Clark Expedition traveled through the Canyon Ferry area exploring and mapping the Missouri River. When Lewis visited the area he described it as a beautiful and extensive plain country of about 10 to 12 miles wide which extended upwards further than an eye could see. In the 1850s the gold rush hit the Canyon Ferry area attracting miners from all over the United States in the hopes of striking it rich.
Recreation
Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen and ice skaters.
Facilities
Hellgate Campground consists of 69 campsites and 3 Group Use shelters with overnight Camping. Each standard campsite consists of a gravel camping pad, picnic table, and a fire ring. Campsites are limited to one camping unit is permitted per site unless marked as a double campsite. (double campsites are clearly marked on the site posts). Hellgate Boat Ramp and Day Use Area provides two boat ramps, parking area for boat trailers and several day use picnic sites. There are three Group Use Shelter Areas:
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Helena Rgnl Ap - 15.4 mi away, station at 3,828 ft - about the same height as the campground. Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 14 | 0.39 |
| Feb | 37 | 17 | 0.42 |
| Mar | 48 | 25 | 0.52 |
| Apr | 57 | 32 | 1.02 |
| May | 66 | 42 | 1.95 |
| Jun | 75 | 49 | 2.21 |
| Jul | 86 | 55 | 1.06 |
| Aug | 85 | 53 | 1.04 |
| Sep | 73 | 45 | 0.96 |
| Oct | 58 | 34 | 0.78 |
| Nov | 43 | 23 | 0.59 |
| Dec | 33 | 14 | 0.46 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 26, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.