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Hilltop Camp near Hauser Lake

Hosted by Julie · Helena, Montana

4 sites · RV, Tent · 20 acres

96%

22 reviews

Amazing views

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Perched above Hauser Lake with wide-open big-sky views, Hilltop Camp is where you come to actually see the stars again. No crowds — just a small family farm, and sky that goes on forever after sundown. We're a small family farm outside Helena, and staying here means you're part of the rhythm for a night or two. Fresh eggs from our hens are usually available for purchase (ask when you book), and you'll likely hear our rooster and guinea fowl greeting the morning. Early risers, all of them, and part of the charm if you're the kind of camper who loves waking up somewhere alive. A few honest notes up front: the property has a rolling hill. Most sites have some natural slope, please bring leveling blocks if you're in a rig, and expect a bit of that "real land, not a paved pad" character. We are working to level sites as we can. What you get in return is a private, unhurried spot with sunset and sunrise views most campgrounds can't touch, and some of the best stargazing in the Helena Valley. We live on the property year-round, so you're never staying somewhere unattended. Please text or call anytime and we typically respond within the hour. Good cell signal throughout, clear directions to each site, and we're always around if you need anything. Four sites to choose from, each with its own personality. We have one site with electricity, and three dry camping sites. Hauser Lake is a short drive away for fishing and boating, and Helena's shops and restaurants are close enough for a supply run without losing that "middle of nowhere" feeling. Getting here: There is a hill up to the property, and it can be slick after rain or snow. In wet or winter weather, 4WD or AWD is strongly recommended. If you’re driving a 2WD vehicle, please check the forecast and message us before you come. We do have equipment to keep the roads open and driveable. Winter season (November 1 to May 1): Sites #2, #3, and #4 are closed. Site #1 stays open with electricity. Water and portable toilets are not available in winter, and there is no sewer hookup, so you must be fully self-contained. Please keep in touch: Send us a quick text when you arrive and when you leave, even if you leave early. Weather here can change fast, and we like to know everyone is safe. If we don’t hear from you by checkout time, we’ll assume your site is vacated. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions. We’re always happy to help!

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RV/tent sites

4 sites

Barn with Electricity #1

100%

(8)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 40 ft

This site is open through the winter, but you must be fully contained. We do not have water, sewer or a portable toilet on site from November 1st to April 30th. Our only site with electric hookup, tucked near the barn with easy access and farm views. This is the site to pick if you want a little more comfort without giving up the hilltop quiet. Power for your rig, chickens wandering nearby, and the same wide-open sky as the rest of the property once the sun goes down. Electricity is included in the site price (not an add-on), so what you see is what you pay. A portable toilet is located here and shared by all campers on the property — worth knowing if you're staying at one of the other sites, and one more reason Site 1 works well for a quick overnight stop.

No campfires

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

Electrical hookup

Water hookup

Upper Hill Campsite - Site #2

100%

(6)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft

Upper Hill Campsite - Site #2 - Drive up the hill, take the first right at the top. Sitting at the highest point on the property, this dry camping site has open views in every direction and easy access to the portable toilet and trash bins. Sites follow the natural slope of the hill — not level, but manageable for most setups. RV and trailer guests should come prepared with leveling blocks. Tent campers generally have no trouble finding a comfortable spot. Closed for winter: This site is not available November 1 through April 30. A few things to know before you book: Getting here: There is a hill up to the property, and it can be slick after rain. In wet weather, 4WD or AWD is recommended. Slope: Sites follow the natural slope of the hill. They aren’t level, but they work for most setups. RV and trailer guests should bring leveling blocks. Tent campers usually have no trouble finding a comfortable spot. Water: Non-potable water is available on the property, but it can’t be connected to directly. It’s fine for washing and animals. Please bring your own drinking and cooking water. Toilet: A shared portable toilet is available on the property. There are no flush toilets. Trash: Bins are placed around the property for your use. Fires: No open fires of any kind, including campfires, fire pits, and charcoal grills. Propane camp stoves are welcome. Please keep in touch: Send us a quick text when you arrive and when you leave, even if you leave early. If we don’t hear from you by checkout time, we’ll assume your site is vacated. Questions? Just ask. We’re happy to help you figure out if this site is the right fit for your setup.

No campfires

Toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

Lower Hill Campsite - #3

100%

(2)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft

Lower Hill Campsite - #3 Drive up the hill, take the first right at the top — Site #3 is the second site on the right, tucked just below Site #2 on a gentle slope. A little more removed from the activity of the property, it's a good spot if you want to feel like you have some breathing room. Closed for winter: This site is not available November 1 through April 30. A few things to know before you book: Getting here: There is a hill up to the property, and it can be slick after rain. In wet weather, 4WD or AWD is recommended. Slope: Sites follow the natural slope of the hill. They aren’t level, but they work for most setups. RV and trailer guests should bring leveling blocks. Tent campers usually have no trouble finding a comfortable spot. Water: Non-potable water is available on the property, but it can’t be connected to directly. It’s fine for washing and animals. Please bring your own drinking and cooking water. Toilet: A shared portable toilet is available on the property. There are no flush toilets. Trash: Bins are placed around the property for your use. Fires: No open fires of any kind, including campfires, fire pits, and charcoal grills. Propane camp stoves are welcome. Please keep in touch: Send us a quick text when you arrive and when you leave, even if you leave early. If we don’t hear from you by checkout time, we’ll assume your site is vacated. Questions? Just ask. We’re happy to help you figure out if this site is the right fit for your setup.

No campfires

Toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

Water hookup

Round Corral Campsite - #4

100%

(1)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 40 ft

Round Corral Campsite - #4 - Drive up the hill, take the first right at the top — Site #4 is the second site on the left. This is the largest site on the property, with room for one or two vehicles. Closed for winter: This site is not available November 1 through April 30. A few things to know before you book: Getting here: There is a hill up to the property, and it can be slick after rain. In wet weather, 4WD or AWD is recommended. Slope: Sites follow the natural slope of the hill. They aren’t level, but they work for most setups. RV and trailer guests should bring leveling blocks. Tent campers usually have no trouble finding a comfortable spot. Water: Non-potable water is available on the property, but it can’t be connected to directly. It’s fine for washing and animals. Please bring your own drinking and cooking water. Toilet: A shared portable toilet is available on the property. There are no flush toilets. Trash: Bins are placed around the property for your use. Fires: No open fires of any kind, including campfires, fire pits, and charcoal grills. Propane camp stoves are welcome. Please keep in touch: Send us a quick text when you arrive and when you leave, even if you leave early. If we don’t hear from you by checkout time, we’ll assume your site is vacated. Questions? Just ask. We’re happy to help you figure out if this site is the right fit for your setup.

No campfires

Toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

Water hookup

Reviews

96% Recommend27 ratings · 22 reviews

Campers consistently praise this campsite for its tranquility and picturesque views of the mountains. Guests appreciate the welcoming hosts who make them feel at home, often offering small gifts or fresh farm eggs for breakfast. The location strikes a perfect balance, being close enough to Helena for convenience yet remote enough to feel secluded and peaceful. With amenities like power hookups and easy access to a nearby lake, it's a favorite stop for those exploring the area.

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· September 2026

Tent ·

Lower Hill Campsite - #3

Awesome stay, beautiful sunrise and the host gave us a little gift as well

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· September 2026

30 ft travel trailer ·

Round Corral Campsite - #4

I really enjoyed my stay here! The property felt super private and peaceful, with open fields and really pretty mountain views. There was only one other site occupied for a night while I was there, so it never felt crowded at all. I originally booked a different site but ended up switching to Barn Site 1 for the power hookup, and I’m glad I did. It had both water and power and was extremely easy to back into, even with my 30-foot camper. The land does have a slight downhill slope, but I was still able to get my camper leveled without trouble. Julie and her daughter were both incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The location was also perfect, close enough to town that everything I needed was nearby, and there was a dump station less than 10 minutes away, but the property itself still felt quiet and tucked away. I would absolutely stay here again!

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· September 2026

20 ft campervan · With pets ·

Barn with Electricity #1

Quiet, lovely, and convenient. A nice place to stay for the night.

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· September 2026

Cozy, cute farm stay!

22 ft travel trailer · With pets ·

Barn with Electricity #1

We had a great night staying at Julie's farm! The hosts greeted us upon arrival and showed us what we needed to know. We were even able to purchase some farm fresh eggs from Julie for breakfast, which was a nice treat after days on the road. Helena is super accessible for those visiting. Wish we had stayed more than 1 night!

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· September 2026

Ranch life camp

27 ft travel trailer ·

Barn with Electricity #1

Great view of the mountains Super quiet Nice people

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· August 2026

25 ft Class B ·

Barn with Electricity #1

Quiet spot 20 minutes to downtown Helena and 5 minutes to lake. Welcoming hosts and nice view.

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· August 2026

27 ft travel trailer ·

Barn with Electricity #1

We enjoyed camping on Julie's land! Such a beautiful view. It was so fun being serenaded by the ginny hens before bed. We were so blessed to be so close to our daughter's place. It was so wonderful meeting her family. It is truly amazing that they have opened their land to share with campers. We look forward to staying at Julie's ranch again very soon!!!

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· August 2026

Peaceful hilltop tranquility

27 ft travel trailer ·

Barn with Electricity #1

Quiet, beautiful, location. Polite gracious hosts. Price point is excellent for the proximity to the lake.

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· August 2026

Tent ·

Lower Hill Campsite - #3

Quick response and friendly people. I will be coming back 😁

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· August 2026

Tent ·

Upper Hill Campsite - Site #2

Very nice and quiet place to camp out at, and close proximity to the city. I also had cell and mobile data signal which was great. Good spot to relax at on a long trip.

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· July 2026

Great place to camp

20 ft campervan ·

Upper Hill Campsite - Site #2

This was a great place to sleep in our Campervan. Beautiful views to wake up to!

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· July 2026

Great camping in a Farm Setting!

Tent · With kids ·

Barn with Electricity #1

Absolutely coming back here whenever we’re camping near Helena, you are so close to swimming, day use and activities. We just stayed for the nights because there was so much to do around the area and it’s still close to town to get essentials. We were greeted with hospitality, some waters and treat and that felt very welcoming. You’re right next to a porta potty and a 30 amp plug in and for the price that can’t be beat. And my wife loved the farm setting waking up to roosters and chickens and a cow so stop complaining other reviewers. Thanks for becoming our new home base for Helena. Hope to see you again soon

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· September 2025

Peaceful, Beautiful-Great Stars!

Tent · With pets ·

Dispersed camping near main road

What a peaceful beautiful place... I stayed 2 days! Great for star gazing too. Jeni was a wonderful host, kind and helpful - even had a little gift bag upon arrival. Quick drive to Helena... great coffee and breakfast sandwiches at Country Coffee - a little coffee shack near by. There's no shade, but a clean porta-potty and picnic tables. Would absolutely stay again!

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· September 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Dispersed camping near main road

Very friendly, the daughter of Julie came out and greeted us when we got there. Would definitely stay there again. Some bugs but to be expected out in fields and close to farm land, etc

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· September 2025

17 ft campervan ·

Barn with Electricity #1

This is the perfect place for a quick overnight stay. I loved being woken up by the roosters to watch the beautiful sunrise! There scenery is beautiful no matter what direction you look. The host was very friendly and welcoming as well.

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· August 2025

Tent ·

Dispersed camping near main road

A beautiful stop on my long drive back East. Excellent communication, and a big sky full of stars put me at ease for my quick, one-night stop. In the morning, I was given some water and a treat for the road!

Not recommend

· July 2025

No return

Tent · With pets ·

Dispersed camping near main road

From a tent camping perspective: not a flat/level spot to be found. Wide open, exposed hilltop wheat field with no shade. Had to request a trash can, however, 2 brand new ones showed up 24 hours later. We are “morning” people but the roosters (plural) and guinea hens were too much. Had to request an alternative site away from the port-a-potty, completely overgrown and trash riddled “site” first proposed to us. Being new to Hipcamp, this was a “learning experience”…

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· July 2025

Close to Hauser Lake

21 ft Class B ·

Dispersed camping near main road

Julie greeted me with a welcome snack and told me about some of the local spots to check out (The Causeway; Lakeside Marina at Hauser Lake). The space was easy to locate and park. Quiet at night and 10 minutes to town. I appreciated her welcomeness and any questions/help was just a shout away :-)

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· July 2025

Camping with a view!

Tent ·

Dispersed camping near main road

Beautiful sunrises and sunsets! 6 min drive to Clark Bay Beach and boat launch. Farm fresh chicken and quail eggs available for purchase! Highly recommend.

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· June 2025

24 ft Class C ·

Dispersed camping near main road

The chicken butt nuggets were amazing! Host was very responsive accommodating.

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· May 2025

Horse corral camp site!

35 ft Class A · With kids ·

Horse Corral Tent/RV spot

To be honest, I wasn't able to stay at Julie's site, but she was a pleasure to work with and the site is in a beautiful location. I look forward to her hospitality at a future date.

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· April 2025

Farm Stay

21 ft campervan ·

Horse Corral Tent/RV spot

This spot worked perfect for us for a quick overnight in Helena. Julie was SUPER responsive and came down to greet us and give us some tips about the area. It was early season for Montana and she even made sure the porta potty was delivered just in time for us. We woke up to the sounds of roosters, birds and cows. It was very quaint and peaceful.

Location

Helena, Lewis And Clark, Montana, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Julie G.

Joined in July 2024

Hilltop Camp near Hauser Lake

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Barn with Electricity #1

Upper Hill Campsite - Site #2

Lower Hill Campsite - #3

Round Corral Campsite - #4

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