Bureau of Land Management · Butte Field Office · MT

Holter Lake Campground

Site 3 looking SouthPhoto · BLM
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
56Sites
68 ftMax rig

The place

Holter Lake Campground is situated on the picturesque Holter Lake in west central Montana. The site is located approximately 45 miles north of Helena, Montana, along the Missouri River. The area offers stunning views of the Sleeping Giant Wilderness Study Area. Gates of the Mountains Historic Site is in close proximity of the campground, which is accessible via a watercraft. The area is overflowing with outdoor adventure opportunities. Whether you're into fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, boating, water skiing, or all of the above, all of these activities are in close proximity to Holter Lake Campground. Keep reading

There is surely an activity for everyone! Recreation Holter Lake Campground offers excellent recreational opportunities. Activities in the area include camping, boating (motorized and non-motorized), fishing, water skiing, hiking, scenic/wildlife photography, wildlife viewing, and bird watching. There are trails within the general vicinity, as well as multiple fishing access sites and hunting access points. The recreation opportunities in the area are truly boundless. Facilities Holter Lake Campground offers several amenities that will make your stay enjoyable and comfortable. Holter Lake Campground is a 52-site campground that has spacious and level gravel parking pads that accommodate RVs, camper trailers, and tents. There are 9 tent-only sites. Most of the campsites can accomodate up to 2 RVs or tents per site. Of the 52 sites, all are reservation only. First come first serve sites may be avaible on a daily basis after 2pm but are not guaranteed. Holter lake Campground features a large concrete boat launch with a courtesy dock, as well as day-use and overnight dock slips for those camping in the campground. The docks are first-come, first-served, with no assigned slips. There is potable water provided throughout the campground and day-use areas, as well as garbage dumpsters. There are no hook-ups available. The A loop and tent area sites contain a fire ring with a grill grate in addition to a picnic table. There are also picnic tables and benches along the lake to take in the views. Natural Features Every campsite has a view of the lake and mountains. The campground and day-use area has poplar and green ash trees throughout the campground, which provide shade during the height of the summer. The site is situated in a shrub-steppe landscape, mostly comprised of sage brush and bunch grasses. The campground is surrounded by sparsely wooded hills. Contact Info For local information, please call (406) 233-1098 or call (406) 318-8100 for general information. Nearby Attractions Holter Lake Campground is located in a prime location to get out and recreate outdoors. There is access to public lands, where multiple recreation opportunities and experiences are available. The campground is adjacent to the Missouri River, which was also the historical travel corridor for The Lewis and Clark Trail. Holter Lake Campground is situated between Helena and Great Falls. In Helena, there are great restaurants, museums, the capitol building, old mining settlements, Last Chance Gulch, Reeder's Alley, and a vibrant downtown area. In or near Great Falls, there is the First People's Buffalo Jump and Interpretive Center, Charlie Russell museum, Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Giant Springs Fish Hatchery and State Park, and Tower Rock State Park. The Continental Divide Trail is nearby. Charges & Cancellations Reservation Cancellations & Changes • Cancelling a Reservation: Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below). Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window • Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. The recreation.gov cancellation policy can be found here: https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies

The sites · 56

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
A01rv nonelectric58 ft
A02rv nonelectric47 ft
A03rv nonelectric33 ft
A04rv nonelectric44 ft
A05rv nonelectric62 ft
A06rv nonelectric50 ft
A07rv nonelectric68 ft
A08rv nonelectric68 ft
A09rv nonelectric50 ft
A10rv nonelectric60 ft
A11rv nonelectric43 ft
A12rv nonelectric58 ft
A13rv nonelectric50 ft
A14rv nonelectric50 ft
A15rv nonelectric54 ftyes
A16rv nonelectric54 ft
A17rv nonelectric53 ft
A18rv nonelectric64 ft
A19rv nonelectric56 ft
A20rv nonelectric49 ft
A21rv nonelectric58 ft
A22rv nonelectric41 ft
A23rv nonelectric55 ft
A24rv nonelectric58 ft
A25rv nonelectric63 ft
A26rv nonelectric60 ftyes
A27rv nonelectric28 ft
A28rv nonelectric24 ft
A29rv nonelectric33 ft
A30rv nonelectric50 ft
A31rv nonelectric43 ft
A32rv nonelectric45 ft
A33rv nonelectric43 ft
HolterLake34rv nonelectric30 ftN/Ayes
HolterLake35rv nonelectric30 ftN/A
HolterLake36rv nonelectric30 ftN/A
HolterLake37rv nonelectric30 ftN/A
HolterLake38rv nonelectric30 ftN/A
HolterLake39rv nonelectric30 ftN/A
HolterLake40rv nonelectric30 ftN/A
HolterLake41rv nonelectric30 ftN/A
HolterLake42rv nonelectric30 ftN/A
HolterLakeDay Use Shelter 1standard nonelectric
HolterLakeDay Use Shelter 2standard nonelectric
HolterLakeDay Use Shelter 3standard nonelectric
HolterLakeGroup Use Shelterstandard nonelectric
TENT44tent only nonelectric
TENT45tent only nonelectric
TENT46tent only nonelectric
TENT47tent only nonelectric
TENT48tent only nonelectric
TENT49tent only nonelectric
TENT50tent only nonelectric
TENT51tent only nonelectric
TENT52tent only nonelectric
TENT53tent only nonelectric

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Each RV/trailer/tent costs$25 with a max of two of any combination per site.

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