Bureau of Land Management · Butte Field Office · MT

Log Gulch Campground

View of Sardine Row (sites 1-12), boat launch and boat docksPhoto · BLM
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
75Sites
36 ftMax rig

The place

Log Gulch Campground is situated on the picturesque Holter Lake in west central Montana. All sites are reservation only. The site is located approximately 45 miles north of Helena, Montana, and 60 miles south of Great Falls, 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 to the campground, which is accessible via watercraft. The area is overflowing with outdoor adventure opportunities. Keep reading

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 Log Gulch Campground. There is surely an activity for everyone! Recreation Log Gulch 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 Log Gulch Campground offers several amenities that will make your stay enjoyable and comfortable. Log Gulch Campground is a 70-site campground that has spacious and gravel parking pads that accommodate RVs, camper trailers, and tents. Most of the campsites can accommodate up to 2 RVs or tents per site. All sites are reservation only. Log Gulch 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 sites contain fire rings 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. Parking is limited at the group site, so we request that your group keep guest invitations to a minimum. All day-use guests will be subject to the $5.00 per vehicle per day fee. Natural Features Every campsite is in close proximity to the lake and mountains. The campground and day-use area have 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 ponderosa pine and bunch grasses. The campground is surrounded by sparsely wooded hills. Contact Info For local information, please call (406) 258-0276 or call (406) 318-8100 for general information. Nearby Attractions Log Gulch 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. Log Gulch 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). • The $8 reservation fee is non-refundable. • Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. 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 · 75

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
A27standard nonelectric
A28standard nonelectric
A29standard nonelectric
A30standard nonelectric
A31standard nonelectric
A32standard nonelectric
A33standard nonelectric
A34standard nonelectric
A35standard nonelectric
A36standard nonelectric
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A38standard nonelectric
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A40standard nonelectric
A41standard nonelectric
A42standard nonelectric
A43standard nonelectric
A44standard nonelectric
A45standard nonelectric
A46standard nonelectric
A47management
A47 & 49 with Ramadagroup shelter electric36 ftyes
A48standard nonelectric
A49management
A50standard nonelectric
A51standard nonelectric
A52standard nonelectric
A53standard nonelectric
A54standard nonelectric
A55standard nonelectric
A56standard nonelectric
A57standard nonelectric
A58standard nonelectric
A59standard nonelectric
A60standard nonelectric
B14standard nonelectric
B15standard nonelectric
B16standard nonelectric
B17standard nonelectric
B18standard nonelectric
B19standard nonelectric
B20standard nonelectric
B21standard nonelectric
B22standard nonelectric
B23standard nonelectric
B24standard nonelectric
B25standard nonelectric
B26standard nonelectric
BeachGroup Use Shelterstandard nonelectric
BeachShade Shelter 1standard nonelectric
BeachShade Shelter 2standard nonelectric
BeachShade Shelter 3standard nonelectric
Little Log Gulch61tent only nonelectricN/A
Little Log Gulch62tent only nonelectricN/A
Little Log Gulch63tent only nonelectricN/A
Little Log Gulch64tent only nonelectricN/A
Little Log Gulch65tent only nonelectricN/A
Little Log Gulch66tent only nonelectricN/A
Little Log Gulch67tent only nonelectricN/A
Little Log Gulch68tent only nonelectricN/A

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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 individual RV/trailer/tent costs$25 with a max of two of any combination per site. The group site fee is $50.00 plus $25.00 per night for the two camping sites reserved, for a total of $100.00 per night. All day-use guests at the group area will be subject to the $5.00 per vehicle per day fee. See staff with any questions.

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This campground sits in MT-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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