Log Gulch Campground
Chain of Lakes
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. 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!
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.
Need to Know
Check-in is 2:00 pm and Check-out is 11:00 am.
Stay limit is 7 consecutive days and 14 days within a 28-day time period. ALL sites are reservation only to include Sardine Row and Little Log.
Log Gulch can only accommodate 1 RV and 1 tent or 2 tents at each site. Each RV or tent is considered a camping unit, and each camping unit costs $25. Parking is limited at the group site, so we request that your group keep guest invitations to a minimum. Little Log Gulch is limited to tents only.
There is no black or grey water dump on site.
No hook-ups are available. Potable water is available throughout the campground to fill containers. Please bring a white potable hose.
Quiet hours are from 10:00pm to 7:00am. Please be courteous of other campers. There is no power available on-site for campers.
Caution: While it is uncommon to sight a bear in the area, it is possible. Bears, racoons, ravens, seagulls, magpies, and other animals will get into your food if not properly stored. Please be prepared to store your food either in your locked vehicle, RV, trailer, or bear-proof container while camping.
Prairie rattlesnakes and bull snakes inhabit this area. Be cautious of where you step or reach.
Please watch for ticks and black widow spiders. Both are very common in the area. Black widow bites, while not usually deadly, can be extremely painful and have caused local necrosis of the associated tissues and severe illness.
If you plan to bring a watercraft with you, please remember to always Clean, Drain, Dry and Inspect your craft for Aquatic Invasive Species.
Weather can change drastically in this area. Be prepared for any type of weather event.
Stock animals are not allowed in this facility.
ATVs, UTVs, and motorcycles must be street-legal. All drivers must be licensed. Vehicles must be parked on gravel or paved surfaces.
Discounts are only available for those carrying a Senior or Access National Park Pass. You must have your pass with you.
It is your responsibility to secure property in your site and at the docks.
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.
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.
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.
Changes & 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
Contact Information
Mailing Address
1380 BEARTOOTH ROAD WOLF CREEK MT 59648
Physical Address
2205 Beartooth Road Wolf Creek, MT 59648
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (406)235-4480
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Great Falls, Montana, take Interstate-15 South towards Helena. Take exit 234 to Craig. Turn left heading to Craig and cross the Missouri River. Come to a "T" and then take a right on Craig Frontage Road. Travel approximately 5 miles. Before crossing the Missouri River/steel bridge, turn left onto Beartooth Road. Go past Holter Lake Campground and continue 4.5 miles to Log Gulch Campground.
From Helena, Montana, take Interstate-15 north towards Great Falls. Take exit 226 to Wolf Creek. Turn right towards Recreation Road and cross the railroad track. Turn left onto Recreation Road. After crossing the Missouri River/steel bridge, turn right onto Beartooth Road. Go past Holter Lake Campground and continue 4.5 miles to Log Gulch Campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 35, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 4, Loop Sardine Row, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 3, Loop Sardine Row, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site Site 36, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 59, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 38, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Shade Shelter 1, Loop Beach, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 41, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 47, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 61, Loop Little Log Gulch, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Shade Shelter 2, Loop Beach, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 65, Loop Little Log Gulch, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 64, Loop Little Log Gulch, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Site 48, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 69, Loop Little Log Gulch, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 34, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop Sardine Row, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site Site 37, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Group Use Shelter, Loop Beach, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 60, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 43, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 50, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 39, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 53, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 51, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 9, Loop Sardine Row, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site Site 55, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Campsites 47 & 49 with Ramada, Loop A, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 7, Loop Sardine Row, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Sardine Row, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site Site 46, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 44, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 67, Loop Little Log Gulch, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Site 49, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 42, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 52, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 5, Loop Sardine Row, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 2, Loop Sardine Row, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 68, Loop Little Log Gulch, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 8, Loop Sardine Row, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 1, Loop Sardine Row, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop Sardine Row, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop Sardine Row, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site Site 54, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 56, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 63, Loop Little Log Gulch, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Site 57, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 70, Loop Little Log Gulch, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 66, Loop Little Log Gulch, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Site 58, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Shade Shelter 3, Loop Beach, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 62, Loop Little Log Gulch, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Site 45, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 40, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop Sardine Row, Type Rv Nonelectric
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