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Hellgate Campground

Its 72 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Hellgate Campground is a Bureau of Reclamation campground near Lewis and Clark, Montana.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

Bureau of Reclamation · Lewis and Clark, Montana

Canyon Ferry Reservoir at sunsetHellgate Campground
Canyon Ferry Reservoir at sunsetHellgate Campground1 / 2

Canyon Ferry Reservoir at sunset. Photo: Taryn Preston, USBR, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

Bureau of Reclamation
Managed by
Some sites
Hookups
120 ft
Max RV length

Getting a site

Managed by
Bureau of Reclamation
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
72
Group sites
3
Accessible sites
8
Hookups
Some sites , up to 20 amp
Max RV length
120 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

72 sites in 4 loops; 9 pull-through; 2 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 120 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

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001 Not on record Standard nonelectric 40 ft Not on record Not on record No Yes Book site 001
002 Not on record Standard nonelectric 40 ft Not on record Not on record No Yes Book site 002
003 Not on record Standard nonelectric 40 ft Not on record Not on record No Yes Book site 003
004 Not on record Standard nonelectric 40 ft Not on record Not on record No Yes Book site 004
005 Not on record Standard nonelectric 40 ft Not on record Not on record No Yes Book site 005
006 Not on record Standard nonelectric 40 ft Not on record Not on record No Yes Book site 006
007 Not on record Standard nonelectric 30 ft Not on record Not on record No Yes Book site 007
008 Not on record Standard nonelectric 30 ft Not on record Not on record No Yes Book site 008
009 Not on record Standard nonelectric 30 ft Not on record Not on record No Yes Book site 009
010 Not on record Standard nonelectric 30 ft Not on record Not on record No Yes Book site 010
Hellgate Bay - Group Use Campsites "C" Not on record Group shelter electric Not on record Not on record 20 amp Yes Yes Book site Hellgate Bay - Group Use Campsites "C"
Lewis and Clark Group Use Campsites "A" Not on record Group shelter electric Not on record Not on record 20 amp Yes Yes Book site Lewis and Clark Group Use Campsites "A"
York Group Use Campsites "B" Not on record Group shelter electric Not on record Not on record Not on record Yes Yes Book site York Group Use Campsites "B"
11 A Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 11
12 A Standard nonelectric 50 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 12
13 A Standard nonelectric 120 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 13
14 A Standard nonelectric 100 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 14
15 A Standard nonelectric 55 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 15
16 A Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book loop A, site 16
17 A Standard nonelectric 60 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 17
18 A Standard nonelectric 95 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 18
19 A Standard nonelectric 115 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 19
20 A Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book loop A, site 20
21 A Standard nonelectric 85 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 21
22 A Standard nonelectric 60 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 22
23 A Standard nonelectric 110 ft Pull-through Not on record No Not on record Book loop A, site 23
24 A Standard nonelectric 60 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop A, site 24
25 A Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Not on record Book loop A, site 25
26 A Standard nonelectric 104 ft Pull-through Not on record No Not on record Book loop A, site 26
27 A Standard nonelectric 55 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop A, site 27
28 A Standard nonelectric 80 ft Pull-through Not on record No Not on record Book loop A, site 28
29 A Standard nonelectric 80 ft Pull-through Not on record No Not on record Book loop A, site 29
30 B Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop B, site 30
31 B Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop B, site 31
32 B Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop B, site 32
33 B Standard nonelectric 50 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop B, site 33
34 B Standard nonelectric 50 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop B, site 34
35 B Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop B, site 35
36 B Standard nonelectric 37 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book loop B, site 36
37 B Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 37
38 B Standard nonelectric 47 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 38
39 B Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 39
40 B Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop B, site 40
41 C Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop C, site 41
42 C Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop C, site 42
43 C Standard nonelectric 32 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop C, site 43
44 C Standard nonelectric 85 ft Parallel Not on record No Yes Book loop C, site 44
45 C Standard nonelectric 85 ft Parallel Not on record No Yes Book loop C, site 45
46 C Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop C, site 46
47 C Standard nonelectric 32 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop C, site 47
48 C Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop C, site 48
49 C Standard nonelectric 33 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop C, site 49
50 C Standard nonelectric 32 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop C, site 50
51 C Standard nonelectric 32 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop C, site 51
52 D Standard nonelectric 28 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop D, site 52
53 D Standard nonelectric 33 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop D, site 53
54 D Standard nonelectric 41 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop D, site 54
55 D Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop D, site 55
56 D Standard nonelectric 49 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop D, site 56
57 D Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop D, site 57
58 D Standard nonelectric 46 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop D, site 58
59 D Standard nonelectric 32 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Not on record Book loop D, site 59
60 D Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop D, site 60
61 D Standard nonelectric 33 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop D, site 61
62 D Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop D, site 62
63 D Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop D, site 63
64 D Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop D, site 64
65 D Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop D, site 65
66 D Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop D, site 66
67 D Standard nonelectric 38 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop D, site 67
68 D Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop D, site 68
69 D Standard nonelectric 37 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop D, site 69

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
3,844 ft

46.6177, -111.6401 in Lewis and Clark. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Hellgate Campground?

Sites at Hellgate Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/249999).

How many campsites does Hellgate Campground have?

Hellgate Campground has 72 campsites, including 3 group sites. 8 sites are accessible.

Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Hellgate Campground?

Yes, 8 sites are designated accessible at Hellgate Campground.

Does Hellgate Campground have RV hookups?

Some sites at Hellgate Campground have hookups, up to 20 amp; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 120 feet.

Are there pull-through sites at Hellgate Campground?

Recreation.gov lists 9 pull-through sites at Hellgate Campground.

Is there drinking water at Hellgate Campground?

Yes, Hellgate Campground has potable water.

Are dogs allowed at Hellgate Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Hellgate Campground.

Who manages Hellgate Campground?

Hellgate Campground is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation.

Around Hellgate Campground

reservoirfinder.com · 4.7 miles

Canyon Ferry Lake's mapped center point is 4.7 miles from Hellgate Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Canyon Ferry Lake water level on reservoirfinder.com.

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Sites
17
Season
Not on record
Fee
Not on record
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Sites
Not on record
Season
05-05 to 09-10
Fee
Standard nonelectric: $35 per night
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Sites
37
Season
Not on record
Fee
Not on record
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Sites
47
Season
Not on record
Fee
Not on record

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Sources

  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, water, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
  • recreation.gov (photos), accessed 2026-09-30
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01

Photo credits

Reservable: Recreation.gov
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