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Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground

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Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground, near Wolf Creek, Montana, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with stunning views of the reservoir. The campground offers a variety of sites suitable for tents, RVs, and even glamping, making it a versatile choice for different camping styles.

Visitors often rave about the clean facilities, including well-maintained pit toilets and accessible drinking water. The campground is right next to a large boat launch, making it easy to get out on the water for fishing or boating. As one camper noted, “This is a great BLM camping spot right above the reservoir, with all of the sites having a great view.”

For those who enjoy hiking and wildlife watching, the surrounding area is rich with opportunities. Keep an eye out for bighorn sheep roaming nearby, as some campers have spotted them right at the campground entrance. While the campground can get busy on weekends, many appreciate the peaceful atmosphere during the week, making it a great escape from the hustle and bustle.

With its beautiful lakefront views and friendly vibe, Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground is a solid choice for anyone looking to unwind and soak in the natural beauty of Montana. Just remember to come prepared, as nearby towns offer limited services.

Fee Info

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

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Location

Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground is located in Montana

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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 Recreation Road. Travel approximately 5 miles. Before crossing the Missouri River/steel bridge, turn left onto Beartooth Road. Continue 2.3 miles to Holter Lake Campground. The Campground will be on your right. 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 tracks. Turn left onto Recreation Road. After crossing the Missouri River/steel bridge, turn right onto Beartooth Road. Continue 2.3 miles to Holter Lake Campground. The Campground will be on your right.

Address

1380 BEARTOOTH ROAD
Wolf creek, MT 59648

Coordinates

46.995022 N
111.990513 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
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Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Jul. 28, 2024

Great week day but packed on weekend

 A lot of water stations.  The boat dock parking area allowed camping along the perimeter. A few paved walking paths near the beach area.   The narrow paved roads made life interesting. The fish cleaning station is closed due to vandalism.  Our first day was 105F which made the lake more inviting.  Evening low of 76F.  No pets on the fairly small swim beach.  All other water access has large rocks for erosion mitigation.

Our Saturday departure was delayed by FWP boat inspection at the entrance and a long line was inbound to Holter Lake.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground by Z S., July 28, 2024
  • Review photo of Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground by Z S., July 28, 2024
  • Review photo of Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground by Z S., July 28, 2024
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Reviewed Jan. 3, 2024

Lovely Campground in Northern Montana

This is a great BLM camping spot right above the reservoir, with all of the sites having a great view. We were stopping for a night so didn’t get to explore very much. All of the sites can accommodate larger rigs, but none have electrical service so there are lots of generators.   We found this unnecessary as we run on nearly 100% on solar and there is open sky a plenty!

The bathrooms are clean, pit toilets, but have potable water right outside. The camping area is right next to a large boat launch for anyone getting on the water. Hiking, boating and fishing are all right there for your enjoyment. 

Nearby towns of Craig and Wolf Creek don’t offer much in the way of services, besides a small bar and grill, and gas station, so come prepared.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground by Shari  G., January 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground by Shari  G., January 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground by Shari  G., January 3, 2024
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Reviewed Sep. 30, 2021

Lakefront

It's a beautiful place to stay even if you don't fish or boat. I wanted to stay here to kayak and SUP, but like other large lakes/reservoirs the wind was a factor in mid September. The campground is nice. The previous review from Dexter has already given a lot of details about the CG, so I won't repeat. For the price, yes, I would recommend if it fits your needs.

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Sep. 18, 2021

Views for miles

4 star rating is only due to no services and vault toilets (spotless). We had great AT&T cell service. The third Saturday in September and maybe half the sites were filled. Limited shade. People were friendly. What we could see, the views were amazing.. Unfortunately, the smoke obscured the true beauty. The winds were too high to kayak and paddleboard. A little disappointed, but that's not doesn't dissuade me from enjoying. Bring what you need as there isn't anything close to get suppies.

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2019

Pretty good campground

Was a pretty decent campground to camp at. It was mostly TT staying there at the time we went and seen wildlife within the first 30 min of setting up. Swimming area is nice and water was warm however it may have been too hot to tent camp. There was only a few places to find shade to set up a tent but we were unable to fine a shady spot for throughout the day that's the only reason for the 4 and not 5 stars.

Reviewed May. 10, 2019

Ranger review of Wenzel's Windy Pass Mummy 0° Sleeping bag and Holter Dam C

Holter Dam Campground Review

Holter Dam Campground at Holter Dam Recreation site is a BLM 15 site campground located just below Holter Dam. All 15 sites at the campground feature covered picnic tables with a fire ring. All the sites sit along the edge of a very large parking area. 13 of the sites have plenty of room for tents on a nice flat grassy area. Two sites are close together and have limited room for tents. The campground has a double vault toilet with numerous water faucets, and dumpsters. A second vault toilet can be found at the boat ramp area just a short distance from the campground. An ADA campsite sits right in front of the vault toilets. The concrete pad for the ADA site extends to and surrounds the fire ring allowing wheelchairs to get as close to the fire as they want. Campsites run $10 an night (½ price for senior and access pass holders). Keep an eye out on the surrounding hills around the campground for Big Horn Sheep. While staying at the campground we saw 5 sheep on the hill next to the campground entrance.

Ranger review of the Wenzel Windy Pass Mummy 0° Sleeping bag

I was quiet pleased with the Windy Pass 0° Mummy sleeping bag. The bag is roomy, giving you room to turn around in the bags with out needing to have to bag turn with you. On the bags stuff sack it says it is a cold weather bag 0-20 degrees. I slept warm all night with the temps dropping into the low 30's with it raining all night (snow was on the ground on the hills above us). I was quiet pleased with the amount of padding the bag provided during the night as my sleeping pad failed to hold air, but I was still able to sleep comfortably on the hard ground. I got up several times during the night and each time I was able to warm back up in just a few minutes after getting back in to the bag. It will be interesting to test it out next winter in colder weather to see if it meets its temperature claims. I weighted the bag, and at 4 pounds 10 ounces, you might not be taking this one out on a backpacking trip, but for the front country camping you can't go wrong with this warm bag, specially for the price of $45.

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground by Dexter I., May 10, 2019
  • Review photo of Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground by Dexter I., May 10, 2019
  • Review photo of Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground by Dexter I., May 10, 2019
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Reviewed Apr. 23, 2019

Clean

Clean. Had outhouses. Pet and family friendly drive to accessible. Tent and camper parking. Right on the water.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground by Skyla S., April 23, 2019
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2018

Very nice, very busy campground

Holter Lake Recreation Area campground is a very nice campground with 52 camp sites. The entire campground including parking pads is paved. The site also has a swimming beach, boat ramp, docks, fish cleaning station, and accessible fishing walkway. The site has several vault toilets as well as water faucets through out the campground. This is a very busy campground with sites filling up fast, especially on the weekends. All sites are first come first serve, no reservations. If you want to avoid the crowd bring a tent and camp in the tent only area, when we visited no one was using the eight tent only sites, yet all the other sites in the camp ground were full. Each campsite has a fire-pit and picnic table.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground by Dexter I., October 8, 2018
  • Review photo of Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground by Dexter I., October 8, 2018
  • Review photo of Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground by Dexter I., October 8, 2018
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Reviewed Jul. 15, 2018

Our go to spot

We camp here at least monthly. Great boating and swimming and you can see some amazing sights.

  • Review photo of Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground by Megan B., July 15, 2018
Reviewed Sep. 10, 2016

Holter

Every thing was fine other than the campground host was mean

  • Review photo of Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground by Nic F., September 10, 2016
  • Review photo of Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground by Nic F., September 10, 2016
  • Review photo of Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground by Nic F., September 10, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities and facilities are available at Holter Lake Campground?

Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground offers 52 campsites with paved parking pads throughout the entire campground. Amenities include covered picnic tables with fire rings at each site, multiple vault toilets (kept spotless), and water stations distributed around the area. The recreation area features a swimming beach, boat ramp, docks, and an accessible fishing walkway. While there are no electrical hookups (generators are common), the campground is both pet and family-friendly. Most sites can accommodate larger rigs and boat trailers, though the narrow paved roads can make navigation interesting. The fish cleaning station is typically available but may occasionally be closed for maintenance.

How do I make reservations at Holter Lake Campground?

Holter Lake Campground operates primarily on a first-come, first-served basis for most sites. While some visitors have mentioned not being able to reserve sites in advance, they noted that plenty of first-come sites were available upon arrival. The campground can get busy during spring and summer weekends but tends to be less crowded on weekdays. For the most current reservation information, contact the Bureau of Land Management office that manages the recreation site or check the official BLM website before your trip.

Where is Holter Lake Campground located and how do I get there?

Holter Dam Recreation Site Campground is located just below Holter Dam near Wolf Creek, Montana. It's managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The campground sits right above the reservoir, offering excellent water views from most sites. The roads to the campground are paved and accessible by both cars and RVs, making it drive-in friendly for all types of vehicles. For specific directions from your location, use GPS coordinates or contact the local BLM office for the most accurate route information.

Is there a map of Holter Lake Campground?

While there isn't specific information about an official map of Holter Lake Campground in digital or PDF format, the campground has a straightforward layout with 52 sites arranged along paved roads. The campground features a large parking area with 15 sites positioned along its edge. For the most current and detailed map, contact the Bureau of Land Management office that manages the recreation site or check the official BLM website. Upon arrival, look for informational boards at the entrance which typically display campground layouts and site numbers.

What fishing opportunities are available at Holter Lake?

Holter Lake offers excellent fishing opportunities with night fishing being particularly productive. The campground provides convenient access to the water with its boat ramp, docks, and an accessible fishing walkway designed for anglers of all abilities. Many campers bring boats and fishing gear, as evidenced by the campground accommodating boat trailers at most sites. While specific fish species aren't mentioned, the presence of a fish cleaning station indicates successful catches are common. The lake's popularity with regular campers suggests consistent fishing conditions throughout the season.