Openings · last 7 days
18
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 18 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10005349
When Log Gulch Campground reopens
Log Gulch Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
27
Openings · last 90 days
27
Only 27 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026 · of 73 monitored sites
Of the 1,741 tracked site-dates (Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026): 13 open for online reservation · 936 closed · 792 unavailable (cause unspecified). Of the facility's 73 monitored sites, 70 can be reserved online and 3 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
99.3% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 13 of 1,741 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026Not open online99.3%
Open site-dates13 / 1,741
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 13
Weekday openings7
Weekend openings6
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 7 fall on weekdays and 6 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October shows no online availability. 0 of 792 tracked site-dates are open there — 792 unavailable.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 69 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 47 | 13 |
This site currently has 13 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
October0 of 792 · unavailable
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
13 open site-nights across 1 site at Log Gulch Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
69 overnight sites and 4 day-use units are represented in the current inventory. Day-use units are excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; its reservation dates are listed separately below.
Multi-night stays. 1 2-night, 1 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 47.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 36 ft. 13 sites take 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft. 56 sites of 69 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Not recorded | None | 13 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +1 more |
About Log Gulch Campground
Overview
Log Gulch Campground is situated on the picturesque Holter Lake in west central Montana. All sites are reservation only. The site is located approximately 45 miles north of Helena, Montana, and 60 miles south of Great Falls, Montana, along the Missouri River. The area offers stunning views of the Sleeping Giant Wilderness Study Area. Gates of the Mountains Historic Site is in close proximity to the campground, which is accessible via watercraft. The area is overflowing with outdoor adventure opportunities. Whether you're into fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, boating, water skiing, or all of the above, all of these activities are in close proximity to Log Gulch Campground. There is surely an activity for everyone!
Recreation
Log Gulch Campground offers excellent recreational opportunities. Activities in the area include camping, boating (motorized and non-motorized), fishing, water skiing, hiking, scenic/wildlife photography, wildlife viewing, and bird watching. There are trails within the general vicinity, as well as multiple fishing access sites and hunting access points. The recreation opportunities in the area are truly boundless.
Facilities
Log Gulch Campground offers several amenities that will make your stay enjoyable and comfortable. Log Gulch Campground is a 70-site campground that has spacious and gravel parking pads that accommodate RVs, camper trailers, and tents. Most of the campsites can accommodate up to 2 RVs or tents per site. All sites are reservation only.
Log Gulch Campground features a large concrete boat launch with a courtesy dock, as well as day-use and overnight dock slips for those camping in the campground. The docks are first-come, first-served, with no assigned slips. There is potable water provided throughout the campground and day-use areas, as well as garbage dumpsters. There are no hook-ups available. The sites contain fire rings with a grill grate in addition to a picnic table. There are also picnic tables and benches along the lake to take in the views.
Parking is limited at the group site, so we request that your group keep guest invitations to a minimum. All day-use guests will be subject to the $5.00 per vehicle per day fee.
Natural Features
Every campsite is in close proximity to the lake and mountains. The campground and day-use area have poplar and green ash trees throughout the campground, which provide shade during the height of the summer. The site is situated in a shrub-steppe landscape, mostly comprised of ponderosa pine and bunch grasses. The campground is surrounded by sparsely wooded hills.
Nearby Attractions
Log Gulch Campground is located in a prime location to get out and recreate outdoors. There is access to public lands, where multiple recreation opportunities and experiences are available. The campground is adjacent to the Missouri River, which was also the historical travel corridor for The Lewis and Clark Trail. Log Gulch Campground is situated between Helena and Great Falls.
In Helena, there are great restaurants, museums, the capitol building, old mining settlements, Last Chance Gulch, Reeder's Alley, and a vibrant downtown area. In or near Great Falls, there is the First People's Buffalo Jump and Interpretive Center, Charlie Russell Museum, Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Giant Springs Fish Hatchery and State Park, and Tower Rock State Park. The Continental Divide Trail is nearby.
73 monitored sites3 FCFS sitesRVs up to 36 ftNo hookups13 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 20
Getting there
From Great Falls, Montana, take Interstate-15 South towards Helena. Take exit 234 to Craig. Turn left heading to Craig and cross the Missouri River. Come to a "T" and then take a right on Craig Frontage Road. Travel approximately 5 miles. Before crossing the Missouri River/steel bridge, turn left onto Beartooth Road. Go past Holter Lake Campground and continue 4.5 miles to Log Gulch Campground. From Helena, Montana, take Interstate-15 north towards Great Falls. Take exit 226 to Wolf Creek. Turn right towards Recreation Road and cross the railroad track. Turn left onto Recreation Road. After crossing the Missouri River/steel bridge, turn right onto Beartooth Road. Go past Holter Lake Campground and continue 4.5 miles to Log Gulch Campground.
2205 Beartooth Road(406)235-4480
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Log Gulch Campground?
Reservations for Log Gulch Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 99.3% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation; 13 of 1,741 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 27 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Log Gulch Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 18 site-date openings at Log Gulch Campground in the last 7 days, 27 over 30 days and 27 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Log Gulch Campground?
1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 47. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Log Gulch Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 69 sites that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 36 ft. 13 of those 69 sites have a recorded maximum length and 56 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Log Gulch Campground?
September 2026, with 13 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 949.
When is the next open date at Log Gulch Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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