Lake
Gates of the Mountains
Helena, Montana
Limestone cliffs on the Missouri that Lewis named in 1805, best seen by boat.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- Best to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
The Missouri River cuts through 1,200-foot Madison Limestone walls near Helena. Lewis described the cliffs in 1805. The wilderness bans motors and bikes, camping needs a permit, and the Mann Gulch fire happened here in 1949.
Good to know
- Take a boat tour from the marina in summer
- Permit needed to camp
- Sunset cruises are popular
- Open
- Summer
- Getting there
- Paved to marina
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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