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.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Bbq
(3 of 72 campsites have Bbq)
Campfire Allowed
(All campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(Majority of the campsites have 5:00 pm)
Checkout Time
(Majority of the campsites have 4:00 pm)
Driveway Entry
(Majority of the campsites have back in)
Firepit
(All campsites have Firepit)
Hike In Distance To Site
(Up to 60')
Max Num Of People
(Up to 20)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 10)
Pets Allowed
(All campsites have Pets Allowed)
Picnic Table
(All campsites have Picnic Table)
Shade
(37 of 72 campsites have Shade)
Site Access
(All campsites have Site Acceses)
Water Hookup
(2 of 72 campsites have Water Hookup)
Natural Features
Hellgate Campground and Group Use Shelter Area sits along the banks of Canyon Ferry Reservoir in an open valley between the Big Belt and Elkhorns mountain ranges. Along the bank of the reservoir there is a narrow riparian canopy that provides partial shade.
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.
Permitted Equipment
rv-Up to 20ft
tent-N/A
Nearby Attractions
Hellgate Campground and Group Use Shelter Area is located halfway between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. The city of Helena, Montana, the state capital, is 25 miles away and the city of Townsend, Montana, is 21 miles away. For up to date events visit, click here