Best camping near East Helena
18 campgrounds · 18 ranked · updated 2026-07-17 · off-season
Explore the best camping near East Helena, Montana — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 18 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Riverside Campground
Good
7.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Riverside Campground is a 20-site campground located near Helena, Montana, offering access to the region's riverfront setting. The facility accommodates various camping styles in…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 34 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#2
MTBcity
Good
12.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
This is a cyclist only site. They cater to primarily bike packers. There are multiple tent spots and a few car/rv spots with hook ups. There are showers, washing machine, outdoor…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#3
SPOKANE BAY
Good
6.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Spokane Bay camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Montana. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 38 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#4
Devils Elbow Campground
Good
9.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Devils Elbow Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Montana. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. There…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#5
WHITE SANDY CAMPGROUND
Good
12.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 91°F
White Sandy Campground is located in the Upper Missouri watershed of Montana and offers stunning views of the surrounding area. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#6
Black Sandy State Park
Good
12.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Black Sandy State Park is a popular camping area located in the state of Montana. Situated on the shores of Hauser Lake, the campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#7
Bar Gulch Cabin
Fair
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Flash flood watch — heavy rain possible· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Bar Gulch Cabin camping area in Montana offers a unique camping experience surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. Located in a remote area, this campground provides a peaceful…
Why 86: live conditions (fair) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#8
Fort Harrison RV Military - National Guard
Good
14.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Fort Harrison RV Military Campground, located near Helena, Montana, offers established campsites exclusively for active and retired military personnel and their families…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#9
White Sandy
Good
14.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 91°F
White Sandy camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Montana. The campground offers a range of amenities to provide campers with a comfortable and…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#10
Vigilante campground
Fair
16.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Flash flood watch — heavy rain possible· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Vigilante Campground is located in southwestern Montana and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including the Pioneer Mountains to the west and the Tobacco Root…
Why 86: live conditions (fair) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#11
Vigilante
Fair
16.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Flash flood watch — heavy rain possible· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Vigilante Camping Area is located in Montana's Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and provides visitors with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. The…
Why 86: live conditions (fair) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#12
Indian Flats Cabin
Fair
19.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Flash flood watch — heavy rain possible· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Indian Flats Cabin camping area is located in the beautiful state of Montana. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The…
Why 86: live conditions (fair) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#13
Coulter Campground
Good
13.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Coulter Campground, located in the state of Montana, offers a wonderful camping experience surrounded by picturesque natural beauty. This campground provides several amenities to…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#14
Confederate Campground
Good
15.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Confederate Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Montana. Situated amidst nature's beauty, the campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#15
Canyon Ferry Lake
Good
19.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Canyon Ferry Lake camping area in Montana offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lake. There are plenty of activities nearby, including fishing, boating, hiking…
Why 78: live conditions (good) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near East Helena
The East Helena area has 18 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near East Helena
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.