Montana · Camping

Hells Canyon

Apr–Oct
best months

Is Hells Canyon open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Yellowstone Ranger District. It doesn't name Hells Canyon, so check the source for the area it covers (13 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Yellowstone Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 6,082 ft
  • Yellowstone Ranger DistrictCuster Gallatin National Forest

HELLS CANYON is a campground in Montana with 55 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Hells Canyon

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      35° / 20°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 20°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 27°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 32°

      9 wet

    5. May

      64° / 40°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      72° / 46°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 52°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 50°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 44°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 35°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 26°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      34° / 20°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Livingston 12 S, MT, 19 mi away at 5,044 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.