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Coulter Campground

Helena National Forest · Helena, MT

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  • Address:Helena, MT
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The east side of Upper Holter Lake has campground on it's side, as well as downstream of the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness. TheMeriwether Picnicsite is a large area with wilderness and boat docks. Access to the picnic site is provided by a scenic river trail. Excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing can be found at the campground. It refers to fish that are available in your national forest: trout, Walleye, and types of fishing.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

In this park

Trails at Helena National Forest

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Holloway

Montana

3.1 mi2,700 ftgain
Difficulty: Difficult

Continental Divide

Montana

5.0 mi617 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

Continental Divide

Montana

0.7 mi7 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Alice Creek

Montana

2.5 mi1,440 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

Continental Divide

Montana

0.1 mi33 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Larabee Gulch

Montana

2.9 mi1,066 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Coulter Campground

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Missouri River Canyon

Montana

1.5 mi318 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Mann Gulch

Montana

0.7 mi1,033 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Meriwether Canyon

Montana

0.3 mi66 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Meriwether Canyon

Montana

5.4 mi2,861 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert

Missouri River Canyon

Montana

1.2 mi36 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Mann Gulch

Mann Gulch

Montana

10.4 mi3,504 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert

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Hunting units around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Montana hunting page

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