All campsites have Is Equipment Mandatory

Majority of the campsites have waterfront

2 of 72 campsites have Accessible Parking

1 of 72 campsites have Accessible Drinking Water

1 of 72 campsites have Accessible Walkways

1 of 72 campsites have Accessible Vault Toilets

Hellgate Campground - Campsite 1

Hellgate Campground - Campsite 10

Hellgate Campground - Campsite 11

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White Earth Campground - Campsite 28

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Hellgate Campground - Campsite 29

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Hellgate Campground - Campsite 30

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Hellagte Campground 46

Hellgate Campground - campsite 47

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Hellgate Campground - campsite 49

Hellgate Campground - Campsite 5

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Hellgate Campground - Campsite 6

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Hellgate Campground - Campsite 7

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Hellgate Campground - Campsite 9

Hellgate Campground - Shelter Hellgate Bay

Hellgate Bay - Group Use Campsites "C"

Hellgate Campground - Lewis and Clark Shelter Area

Lewis and Clark Group Use Campsites "A"

Hellgate Campground - York Shelter Area

York Group Use Campsites "B"

Hellgate

Canyon Ferry Reservoir at sunset.

Hellgate Campground

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
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. <br/> <br/><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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. <br>There are three Group Use Shelter Areas: </p>
<p>Lewis and Clark Group Use Shelter Includes 15 campsites. Each campsites has a fire ring and picnic table. The shelter is 30’ X 60’ with 12 picnic tables, 3 grills, and 2 group use fire rings. 3 vault toilets are easily accessible. </p>
<p>York Group Use Shelter Includes 10 campsites. Each campsites has a fire ring and picnic table. The Shelter is 30’ X 60’ and contains 12 picnic tables, and 1 large communal fire ring. 1 vault toilet is easily accessible.  (Formerly called Shelter B) </p>
<p>Hellgate Bay Group Use Shelter Includes 5 campsites. Each with a fire ring and picnic table. The shelter is 30’ X 36’ and contains 7 picnic tables and 2 grills. and 1 large communal fire ring near the shelter.  </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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. <br> </p>


<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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, <a href="http://www.helenamt.com" rel="nofollow"> click here</a> <br/> <br/>

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.

- YORK GROUP USE CAMPSITES "B"

Great Facilities and Amenities

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