Log Gulch Campground
Chain of Lakes — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: WOLF CREEK, MT, MT
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$80 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (81 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Log Gulch Campground offers well-maintained facilities on picturesque Holter Lake with a 4.4/5 rating from campers praising clean pit toilets, pleasant staff, and beautiful boat launch amenities. The location provides stunning views and excellent access to water sports and outdoor recreation.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Black-tailed Prairie Dog, Common Merganser, Spotted Towhee, Bullock's Oriole, Northern Yellow Warbler, and Bullsnake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Log Gulch Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; no hookups available. Access Gates of the Mountains Historic Site via watercraft from the boat launch.
Skip Log Gulch Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonally closed.. You prefer first-come, first-served camping — all sites are reservation only..
Best time to visit Log Gulch Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Holter Lake Campground (WOLF CREEK, MT), Holter Dam Campground (Wolf Creek, MT), White Sandy Campground (HELENA, MT), Indian Flats Cabin (HELENA, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Log Gulch Campground
Cell signal at Log Gulch Campground (WOLF CREEK, MT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; no hookups available.
Access Gates of the Mountains Historic Site via watercraft from the boat launch.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Chain of Lakes fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Chain of Lakes before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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