Departure Point

About 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).

How to Get There

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

Plan Your Visit to Departure Point

Heading to Departure Point? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)