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Overview Service & Activities
Overview Service & Activities
About Nestled half way between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks sits the Gates of the Mountains. Located 20 miles north of Helena we are one of Montana’s not to miss destinations. The 120-minute boat cruise starts at our Marina, just 3 miles off Interstate 15 in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains between Helena and Great Falls, Montana. Aboard a comfortable open-air boat (covered in case of rain), you’ll glide through magnificent country Meriwether Lewis would still recognize if he could return. The tour’s main attraction is the inexhaustible scenery – wooded slopes, rugged rock formations, and the placid beauty of the timeless Missouri. For over 125 years guests have been following in the path of Lewis and Clark exploring the “Gates of the Mountains”. Today the operation includes a Marina with 150 private docks, a public boat ramp, and tour boats that allow around 30,000 visitors a year to explore what Meriwether Lewis saw over 200 years before.
Contact
MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 478
Helena, MT 59624
CONTACT 406-458-5241
FAX 406-458-6530
Details
SEASON Memorial Day Weekend - September 24st
HOURS Daily
PAYMENT METHODS American Express, Canadian Currency, Cash, Discover, Master Card, Personal Check (In State), Travelers Checks, Visa
RESERVATIONS Group Reservations Required, Walk-Ins Welcome
DISCOUNTS Child Discount, Military, Senior Citizens
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS To find Gates of the Mountains from Helena, drive 20 miles north on Interstate 15 and take the Gates of the Mountains exit, Exit 209. Proceed 2.8 miles to Upper Holter Lake. There is a public boat launch here, in addition to the private boat tours. There are also numerous fishing access sites with boat launches along the entire Missouri River corridor.
SERVICES Boat Charter Books Gift Shop Handicapped Accessible Lunch Parking Public Restroom Snack Bar Tour
ACTIVITIES Bird Watching Canoeing Ecology Hiking History Natural History Photography Picnicking Sightseeing Wildlife Viewing

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