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Recreation Region: Big Belt Mountains

Coulter Campground

Coulter Campground offers 5 boat-in campsites on the east side of Upper Holter Lake and adjacent to the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness. Approximately 1 mile north is a large day-use area (Meriwether Picnic Site) with wilderness access and boat docks. A scenic river trail provides access between the campground and picnic site.  The campground, located within a scenic river canyon, provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Fish Your National Forests: Fish available include: Trout, Walleye; Types of fishing available include: Shore, Motorized boat, Spin, Bait; 

Current Conditions
No potable water available in 2025

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

Free

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.8592

Longitude: -111.9076

Directions

Located on I-15 north from Helena to the Gates of the Mountains or Wolf Creek exits. Boat access only from the Gates of the Mountains Boat Club or the Holter Dam area.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Boating - Non-MotorizedBoating - Non-Motorized

Last updated May 1st, 2025