Holter Lake Recreation Area

  • Mailing Address
  • 106 North Parkmont
  • Butte, MT 59701
  • Contact Information
  • Phone: 406-235-4314

This four-site camping and day-use complex is located along lower Holter Lake and the Missouri River about 40 miles north of Helena and 40 miles west of Great Falls. Located in a beautiful mountain setting, the area offers a variety of recreation opportunities. Fishing for rainbow trout, kokanee salmon, walleye, and perch is popular. Lewis and Clark traveled through this area 200 years ago.

Facilities/Services include: Overnight camping area, swimming beach, boat ramps, boat docks, parking areas, fish cleaning stations, drinking water, accessible toilets. Reservations are available for group camping at Log Gulch and for day-use picnic shelter functions at both Holter Lake and Log Gulch. Site managers and campground hosts are available.

Season/Hours: Fees normally charged from mid-May through mid-October. Camping limit is 7 days from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends.

Area Activities

  • canoeing
  • fishing
  • rv camping
  • sightseeing
  • beach
  • camping
  • fly fishing
  • swimming
  • tent camping
  • walking
  • wildlife viewing
  • motor boating
  • nature
  • group camping
  • hiking
  • ice fishing
  • lake fishing
  • photography
  • picnicking
  • bird watching
  • boating

Services And Amenities

  • handicapped accessible
  • parking
  • pay telephone
  • pets allowed
  • public restroom
  • toilets
  • water
  • boat launch
  • picnic shelter
  • established fire pits
  • maps
  • trash removal
  • campsite
  • campground host

Driving Directions

Take Exit 226 ( Wolf Creek) or Exit 234 (Craig) from I-15. Follow the signs for approximately 5 miles to the Holter Lake complex.

Payment And Reservation Information

  • Payment Methods
  • canadian currency
  • personal check (in state)
  • personal check (out of state)

Season / Hours Of Operation

  • Season
  • All Year

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