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

  • Beach
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Group Camping
  • Hiking
  • Ice Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Motor Boating
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • RV Camping
  • Sightseeing
  • Swimming
  • Tent Camping
  • Walking
  • Wildlife Viewing

Services And Amenities

  • Boat Launch
  • Campground Host
  • Campsite
  • Established Fire Pits
  • Handicapped Accessible
  • Maps
  • Parking
  • Pay Telephone
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Public Restroom
  • Toilets
  • Trash Removal
  • Water

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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