Hell Creek State Park

Against the captivating scenery of the Missouri Breaks landscape, enjoy excellent fishing and water sports.

Alerts & Closures

Stage I Fire Restrictions for Garfield County in the Miles City Fire Restriction Area. The following acts are prohibited until further notice:

Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire,
Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.

About the Park

On the Hell Creek Arm of Fort Peck Lake, this park provides facilities for most water sports, as well as excellent multi-species fishing, including walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. Hell Creek also serves as a launching point for boat camping in the wild and scenic Missouri Breaks.

There are 71 campsites, 44 of which have electrical hookups. The park also offers a comfort station, potable water, playground, trails, fish cleaning station, RV dump station and a group facility you can reserve for special events.

Hell Creek Marina, a private marina offering bait, groceries, gas and other services, is located at Hell Creek State Park. Contact the marina for more information: (406) 557-2345 or email hcm@midrivers.com.

The park is at an elevation of 2,231 feet and encompasses 337-acres.

Activities

Boating
Camping
Fishing
Ice Fishing
Ice Skating
Lake Fishing
Photography
Picnicking
RV Camping
Swimming
Tent Camping
Water Skiing
Wildlife Viewing
Wind Surfing

Amenities

Some amenities are seasonal. Check with the park for availability.

ADA Accessible
Boat Launch
Camp Host
Electricity
Established Fire Pits
Grills/Fire Rings
Parking
Picnic Shelter
Playground
Public Restroom
RV Dump Station
RV Hookups
Shower
Toilets (Flush)
Toilets (Vault)
Trash Removal
Water

Seasons & Hours

Hours listed below are normal operating hours and may not apply when there is a special restriction or closure. Check Alerts and Closures in the tab below.

Park
Open daily all year.

Campgrounds
Camping is available year-round.

Electric
Available year round.

Water
Only available May 15 - October 1.

Comfort Station & Fish Cleaning Stations
Closed for the season.

Park Rules

Visit the State Parks Fees & Regulations page for park rules.

Volunteer

Contact the park manager for open volunteer positions at Hell Creek State Park.

For complete position descriptions, application forms, and details about Montana State Parks volunteer programs, visit the Volunteers page.

Fees

Montana Residents

Day use entrance is free*

Nonresidents

Day use entrance fee with a vehicle: $8
Day use entrance fee as a walk-in, bicycle or bus passenger: $4
With a Nonresident Entrance Pass: Free

Campsites

Campsite fees range from $4-$34 per night, depending on season and available amenities.

Montana State Parks offers hike/bike, rustic, tent, rv, and boatslip campsites.

Visit Reserve America to check fees and reserve campsites at Hell Creek State Park.

* Montana residents who pay the $9 state parks fee with their annual vehicle registration have no daily entrance fees to state parks. For residents who don't include this in their vehicle registration, non-resident day use fees apply.

Management Plan

Hell Creek State Park Master Site & Management Plan

Contact Information

Mailing Address:
Hell Creek State Park
PO Box 102
Jordan, MT 59337

Phone: 406-557-2362
Email: TShoush@mt.gov

Reservation Phone Number:

1-855-922-6768

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