Devil’S Elbow Campground
Hauser Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Helena, MT, MT
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$140 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (135 reviews)
Season: May through October
Devil’s Elbow Recreation Area is situated on the picturesque "Devil’s Elbow" of Hauser Lake. Just a short drive from Helena, the area offers stunning views of the Big Belt and Elkhorn mountains. The area is overflowing with outdoor adventure opportunities.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/devils-elbow-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Devil's Elbow sits on scenic Hauser Lake with views of the Big Belt and Elkhorn mountains, offering immediate access to fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Google reviewers praise the beautiful location, well-maintained grounds, and helpful staff (4.4/5 from 102 reviews).
Wildlife alert: Bohemian Waxwing, Great Black-backed Gull, Northern Flicker, Mourning Dove observed in area
Insider tips for Devil’S Elbow Campground: Book early — it's a federal campground with high demand America the Beautiful Pass accepted for day use or camping No hookups available, so ensure RV is self-contained
Skip Devil’S Elbow Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonal. You're sensitive to generator noise — reported running late into night by campers.
Best time to visit Devil’S Elbow Campground: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Clark’S Bay Day Use Area Shelter (Mt) (Helena, MT), White Sandy Campground (HELENA, MT), Riverside Campground (Helena, MT), Court Sheriff Campground (Helena, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Devil’S Elbow Campground
Cell signal at Devil’S Elbow Campground (Helena, MT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Devil’s Elbow Recreation Area is situated on the picturesque "Devil’s Elbow" of Hauser Lake. Just a short drive from Helena, the area offers stunning views of the Big Belt and Elkhorn mountains. The area is overflowing with outdoor adventure opportunities.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground with high demand
America the Beautiful Pass accepted for day use or camping
No hookups available, so ensure RV is self-contained
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Devil's Elbow Campground is located at 5965 York Road, Helena, Montana 59601. From Interstate 90 driving from Bozeman, exit at Exit: 274 US 287 Helena/Ennis; right turn to continue north on 287 and continue for 57 miles. Turn right onto Lake Helena Drive, then turn right in 450 feet to stay on Lake Helena Drive. Continue for 4 miles through the roundabout. Turn right onto York Road and drive 6.2 miles to Devil's Elbow Recreation Area. From Helena/Butte/Great Falls: Drive to (or exit from I-15 on
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Hauser Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Hauser Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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