Hellgate Campground
Hellgate Campground is a Bureau of Reclamation campground in Montana. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Bureau of Reclamation campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 46.61766, -111.64013
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming Site, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 406-475-3921
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Hellgate Campground
Overview 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: Lewis and Clark Group Use Shelter Includes 15 campsites. Each camp
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Montana Propane · 15 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 80 designated routes (134 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellgate Campground | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Jo Bonner Campground | Private campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
| Jo Bonner Campground | Bureau of Reclamation campground | 2.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| Crittenden Campground | Private campground | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| West Big Belts Gfa - Hellgate Cua | National forest camping area | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| Fish Hawk Campground | Private campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.