Continental Divide
This geographic area is the scenic backdrop and primary recreational resource for Montana’s capital city, Helena. It also includes the smaller communities of Austin, Rimini, and Unionville. Portions of the geographic area are in the political geographies of Lewis and Clark, Powell, and Jefferson counties. The spine of the divide is higher, cooler, wetter, and more exposed, imbuing it with a unique microclimate. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail follows the crest of the divide.
Recreation Sites
Cromwell Dixon Campground
Site Closed
Cromwell Dixon Campground, located right on the Continental Divide, provides spectacular views of surrounding country encompassing meadows, timbered slopes, and far away mountains. Trailhead access…
Hunters Gulch Trailhead
Site Open
This trailhead, located off Forest Service Road #4140, provides access to the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness.
Kading Campground
Site Temporarily Closed
This campground, off Forest Road #227, is located adjacent to the Little Blackfoot River. Kading campground is also located adjacent to the proposed Electric Peak Wilderness Area and provides…
Moose Creek Campground
Site Closed
Moose Creek Campground is located southwest of Helena, Montana. Travel west of Helena on Highway 12 (about 8 miles) and turn south on Rimini Road #695. This 9 unit campground is located near…
Park Lake Campground
Site Closed
Park Lake Campground is located approximately 20 miles southwest of Helena, Montana. The site provides an opportunity to camp near the placid, lovely Park Lake. You could enjoy fishing for…