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).

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