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Devil'S Elbow Campground

6 mi east of Helena Valley Northeast, MT · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
May–Sepbest months

About Devil'S Elbow Campground

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. Whether you're into fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, mountain biking, boating or all of the above; all of these things are immediately accessed from (the greater) Hauser Lake Recreation Area. There is surely an activity for everyone! While just a short drive from Helena, the state capital; the feeling of seclusion and abundant nature is sure to impress. Devil's Elbow offers excellent recreational access. Devil's Elbow has a small beach area, picnic areas, as well as a ramada/pavilion with power and lights, available by advanced reservation. There are vault toilets located in convenient locations throughout the area. There…

  • Fees: Additional Camping Units: $25 per day/night Loop C: $50 per reservation for the Ramada/Pavilion plus $25 per night for each site. Max of 2…
  • Managed by: Hauser Lake, BLM
  • Where: 6 mi east of Helena Valley Northeast, MT · 46.70159, -111.80949

Things to do:

FishingHikingBoating & paddlingBikingWildlife & birdingHuntingHistory & culture

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

34°
15°Jan
37°
16°Feb
47°
24°Mar
56°
31°Apr
66°
39°May
74°
46°Jun
85°
52°Jul
84°
50°Aug
73°
42°Sep
58°
33°Oct
43°
23°Nov
34°
16°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.

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Cell signal

Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural

The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.

Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 4.8 mi
Water fill-up: 4.8 mi
Propane: 10.5 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.