Hauser Lake, Montana
- Fee per night$25-$50
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)Up to 60 ft
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water. No electric hookups or flush toilets. Listed for rigs up to 60 ft. Not listed: showers.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets No
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites Yes
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 49
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 60 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 3,723 ft
- Phone
- (406) 227-3570 (campground or managing office)
- Standard site fee
- $25-$50 per site per night (from the official fee text below; group and per-person rates are listed there)
Official fee information
Additional Camping Units: $25 per day/night Loop C: $50 per reservation for the Ramada/Pavilion plus $25 per night for each site. Max of 2 RVs or tents per site. Each RV/tent costs $25. *** You must occupy your campsite every night that you have reserved. If you do not show up for 24 hours from "Check-In Time" (2:00 PM), you forfeit the use of that site and are not entitled to any refunds or discounts. *** *** You must occupy the site you reserved and cannot change sites, or move to a different loop of the campground.***
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 · 46.70159, -111.80949 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Clark's Bay Day Use Area Shelter (MT) 0.8 mi straight-line
- White Sandy Campground 4.6 mi straight-line
- Hellgate Campground 9.9 mi straight-line
- Log Gulch Campground 19.1 mi straight-line
- Holter Lake Campground 22.0 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
Devil's Elbow Recreation Area is situated on the picturesque "Devil's Elbow" of Hauser Lake. Just a short drive from Helena, the area offers stunning views of the Big Belt and Elkhorn mountains. The area is overflowing with outdoor adventure opportunities. Whether you're into fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, mountain biking, boating or all of the above; all of these things are immediately accessed from (the greater) Hauser Lake Recreation Area. There is surely an activity for everyone! While just a short drive from Helena, the state capital; the feeling of seclusion and abundant nature is sure to impress.
Facilities
Devil's Elbow offers several amenities that will make your stay enjoyable and comfortable. Devil's Elbow is a 48-site campground that has spacious and level gravel parking pads that accommodate RVs, camper trailers and tents. Of the 48 sites, there are five sites that are specifically designated for tents. All sites are reservation only.
Natural Features
The campground and day use areas are situated in a shrub-steppe landscape, mostly comprised of sage brush and bunch grasses. Every campsite has a view of the lake and mountains. While there are some ponderosa pine and deciduous trees throughout the area, they are scarce and do not provide a large amount of shade, but the lake does help keep the temperatures down a bit on those hot summer days.
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 - 9.9 mi away, station at 3,828 ft - 105 ft higher than the campground (3,723 ft). 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 Jul 16, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Jul 16, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Jul 16, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Jul 16, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Jul 16, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Jul 16, 2026 |
| Drinking water | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Jul 16, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Jul 16, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Jul 16, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Lowest listed fee | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Jul 16, 2026 |
| Highest listed fee | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Jul 16, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Jul 16, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Jul 16, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Jul 16, 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.