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Coulter Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Coulter Campground is a National Forest campground near Helena, Montana.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Helena, Montana

National Forest
Managed by

Coulter Campground sits inside Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.6 miles outside the boundary of Gates of the Mountains Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation
3,596 ft

46.8592, -111.9076 in Lewis and Clark. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Coulter Campground?

No. Coulter Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Coulter Campground?

Camping at Coulter Campground is free.

Is there drinking water at Coulter Campground?

Yes, Coulter Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Coulter Campground?

Coulter Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Coulter Campground

reservoirfinder.com · 17 miles

Canyon Ferry Lake's mapped center point is 17 miles from Coulter Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Canyon Ferry Lake water level on reservoirfinder.com.

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