Departure Point
Departure Point Recreation Area is available for public day use and camping on a first-come, first-served basis. Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. through 6 p.m. Camp hosts or staff members are typically available onsite 7 days a week, from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Day use annual parking passes are available for $40. Please see the office for details. The fee season goes from May 1 to mid-October.
Available facilities:
4 campsites (upper parking lot, paved area only)
2 restrooms
Beach and large grass area
4 picnic tables available for daytime use
Fishing access
Potable water is not available at Departure Point. Potable water can be accessed at Log Gulch (driving distance approximately 1/4 mile).
Phone
Geographic Coordinates
46.956566, -111.940277
Directions
From Great Falls:
Take I-15 S toward Helena
Take exit 226 to Wolf Creek
Turn Left under overpass toward Recreation Road
Turn Left onto Recreation Road
After Crossing Bridge turn Right onto Beartooth Road
Continue 7.5 miles to Log Gulch Recreation Area, and an additional .5 mile to Departure Point
From Helena:
Take I-15 N toward Great Falls
Take exit 226 to Wolf Creek
Turn Right toward Recreation Road
Turn Left onto Recreation Road
After Crossing Bridge turn Right onto Beartooth Road
Continue 7.5 miles to Log Gulch Recreation Area, and an additional .5 mile to Departure Point
Fees
Cost: $15/night $5 day-use* (Day-use 7a-10p)