$25
Devils Elbow Rec Area
Total sites: 16
Available Today: 14 FF*
Available this Weekend: 13
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 14 FF*
Available this Weekend: 13
Booking Window: 6 months
3,721 ft
73°F
51°F
51°F
poor
Devils Elbow Rec Area, MT - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Devils Elbow Rec Area in Lewis and Clark County is located just 21 min northeast of Helena, MT with an elevation of 3,721 feet. There are a total of 16 campsites including 16 boat sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 1 site has electric and water hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $140.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports, rock climbing.
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Campsite Reviews (107)
3.9 out of 5
| 5 star | 43% | |
| 4 star | 24% | |
| 3 star | 12% | |
| 2 star | 9% | |
| 1 star | 8% |
@sharlasFF1A05D · Camped on Aug 28, 2025 at Campsite #6
Campground and bathrooms were kept very clean.
@JerryS8315429 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #8
We enjoyed our stay at Devil's Elbow - great view of the lake from our site. Close enough to Helena to enjoy the city but feel like we were camping in the outdoors. Lots of beautiful scenic drives nearby.
@NicoleS4864408 · Camped on Aug 1, 2025
The camp ground host was horrible. I have been camping here since I was a kid. Quite time for her ment bed time for everyone. People were inside of their campers. She even knocked on their campers to yell quite time to them. We had a fire (quite time). 2 adults were enjoying the fire. Everyone else was in bed. One was sober and one had beers. So I know it wasn't a party. She came into our camp to yell "quite time". They were both having a normal conversation. She did this twice to us. My dog is a highly trained service dog. She proceeded to walk into our camp the 3 days that we were there to yell at us that my dog needs to be chain/leashed to something. My dog stays right by my side. If i jumped off a cliff, my service dog would too. She was out of this world harassing in nature. No more devils elbow for us.
@NancyR3491744 · Camped on Aug 1, 2025
Great time! Very clean!Efficient host!!!!
@RaleighB71910B · Camped on Aug 1, 2025
Camp host was a nightmare, she seemed to enjoy confrontation. Harassed us multiple times for no good reason.
@DouglasB187722 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #C
The grounds are kept clean and staff were very helpful.Only problem we had with this stay were conflicting statements made by hosts on what could be done after hours.
@DebraG3243061 · Camped on Jul 16, 2025 at Campsite #11
Awesome
@NICOLASC385A44 · Camped on Jul 9, 2025
The camp host was very rude and doesnt seem to appreciate kids that want to play outdoors. She needs to find another profession, like maybe prison guard.
@LauraL2163653 · Camped on Jul 4, 2025
I want to say a word of thanks for getting potable water back on site--those were tough summers of wasting a lot of plastic without the well heads. I really enjoyed getting back to pumping water. The website asked me how many cars we would have when I made my online reservation. I registered two. When we got to camp, the host said the tent site could only have one car. The site next to us with an RV had 2 trucks, 1 car, and their RV. One was parked on the grass next to our tent. Camp host said that was fine but we could only have one car. If that is the rule, please fix the registration interview at recreation.gov.
@NormaUA1DF82AD · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #2
Quiet, nice views and friendly hosts!
@JesseGD70726E9 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025
Nice camp ground
@AndreaC2078371 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #1
We really enjoy the campground overall and would love to keep coming back, but our recent stay was impacted by the camp hosts approach. We found her interactions with guests to be unnecessarily harsh and at times felt like she was harassing people. While we personally avoided direct conflict, we witnessed and overheard several arguments that made the environment uncomfortable. Unfortunately, our friends have decided not to return because of this issue. We had even been warned about this beforehand, which suggests it may be a recurring problem.Were sharing this feedback because this is truly a great place that should offer a welcoming, positive experience for all visitors. We hope management will look into this matter and consider ways to improve communication and hospitality so that everyone can enjoy their stay to the fullest.
@SherylB9072255 · Camped on Jun 16, 2025
Someone locked the men's bathroom, and we had to walk to another bathroom. No campground host was on duty
@JamesF9843907 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025
In general a good experience. You really need to find a camp host that likes people and has a little charisma. Also you need to put out the No Wake signs at the dock. Ill book again next year.
@LarryW4240620 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025
I left 3 days early due to complete nazis for campground hosts. They harrassed my wife because I have PTSD and do not sleep at night. I go fishing until midnight and leave the site at 5 am to have breakfast in town. since the nazis didn't see my truck they Ass-u-me I wasn't there. What do you care...I paid for my spot and my camper didn't move? Glad to see people care about veterans.
@DanielD4395113 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025
Campground location is nice. The host trys to run it like a boot camp and rude to people paying to stay at the campground. Will definitely be looking at other campgrounds to stay at so let because of the host.
@suzanneh208142 · Camped on Jun 11, 2025
Our stay at Devil's Elbow Campground was spectacular. It was quiet and well maintained. The walking path around the campsite was perfect for morning and evening strolls with great views of the lake and local wildlife.
@GerhardD257425 · Camped on Jun 10, 2025
I throughly enjoyed our stay at Devils Elbow Campground. The #24 site easily accommodated our 5th wheel and tow vehicle with enough room for another vehicle as well. The views of the river and surrounding are wonderful. The is lots of room between campsites so it does not feel cramped. We found water spigots in each loop near the vault toilets. Cell service was marginal at the site with 1 bar most times, occasionally 2 bars and sometimes no cell service at all. Texting and cell calls were available most times but internet connectability very unreliable. By driving to Lakeside we were able to get internet service without any problem. There is a pay phone at the entrance to the campground, I didn't know they even existed anymore. The boat launch, docks and trailer parking is top notch. There is no electricity or dump station in the campground which are the only drawbacks IMO. There is a pay dump site at the general store in Lakeside if you get into a bind. This campground has become a personal favorite of mine and I intend on returning in the future. If they would put in electricity for A/C it would be heaven since it can get brutally hot inside a camper in the non shaded campsites.
@ScottT9337491 · Camped on Jun 9, 2025
SUPER CLEAN!!! GREAT SPOT
@ChrisV1496137 · Camped on Jun 7, 2025
Really enjoyed our stay. But the last day on a Friday, someone STOLE our Water Floating Pad, in the swimming area. We shared it with everyone . It was Blue and Green.
@DwightHC5C2F35 · Camped on May 30, 2025
The campground is very clean and the sites are roomy.The camp host was very friendly.We enjoyed the paved path.We did have noisy neighbors Saturday night until 1:30 in the morning. We asked the host about it on Sunday and she said it was not her night to do the after 10 pm check.At 1:30 am on Monday a diesel pickup truck(no camper) pulled into the empty campsite next to us and proceeded to let his truck idle until 6:30 am.The only negative for this trip was reading the large sign when you enter the campground that states mandatory quiet time will be enforced and clearly it was not.
@KelseyTFE6E843 · Camped on May 30, 2025
The campground was beautiful and clean. The walking paths were great and made walking around safe and enjoyable. The boat launch and boat slips made it easy to have our boat with us.
@DanS6740969 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #6
Great campground, but generators are out of control. It would be nice if quiet hours started earlier and ended later.
@GaryS1862766 · Camped on May 23, 2025
Great place to camp and boat! Boat ramp is convenient and easy to put in/take out. Clean bathrooms. Friendly camp host!
@NaomiPB37E2E7A · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #2
Please get the lights around the campground operational. It is major safety issue especially at night.
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