Jo Bonner Campground

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7700 CANYON FERRY RD
HELENA, MT 59602

Overview

Jo Bonner Campground is located at the Northeastern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir; 30 miles east of Helena, Montana and offers year-round access to a wide range of recreational opportunities. Jo Bonner Campground is named for Josephine Agnes Martin Bonner (1907-1965) by Montana's Governor John Bonner (1902-1970). Today, Jo Bonner Campground is a small quaint campground that offers easy access.

Recreation

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and ice skaters.

Facilities

Jo Bonner Campground has 17 designated campsites . Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire rings. During the recreation season facilities at Jo Bonner campground include two vault toilets, potable water, trash dumpster, and a campground host. There is a gravel boat launch with a courtesty dock located just outside of the campground.

Natural Features

Jo Bonner Campground is located at northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir between the Big Belt and Elkhorns mountain ranges.

Nearby Attractions

Jo Bonner Campground on Canyon Ferry Reservoir is located halfway between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park along with the capital city of Helena, Montana. For up to date events visit, www.helenamt.com.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.

Camp site features

Across 17 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 17 sites
Pets allowed: all 17 sites
ADA accessible: 1 of 17 sites
Longest RV: 100 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: CAR, RV, Tent, Trailer

Fees

We only charge fees during "Peak Seasons" the 1st weekend of May through the second weekend of September.

Directions

Heading north along MT Highway 12/287 from Townsend, MT, turn right onto Spokane Creek Road. Follow Spokane Creek Road for 4.6 miles and turn right onto County Road 430/Canyon Ferry Road and continue 7.9 miles. Turn right on to East Shore Drive and continue straight .3 miles to Jo Bonner Campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 5 PM, check out by 4 PM.

Reviews

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Johnny G

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Be sure to make reservations online before arrival!!! plenty of spots during the week, but a REAL pain to go online upon arrival to make "reservations" for the night. NO provision for "just want to stay tonight" without making online reservations ......

Laura B

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Reviewed 3 months ago

We had a wonderful site that we were able to get our deck out on our toy hauler and enjoy it! It is a quiet and well kept campground. The camp host was extremely friendly and helpful during our stay. We plan to stay again in the future.

Deborah P

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Very nice campground! It was clean and host very helpful. I like the reminders of upcoming reservations.

Ed H

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Absolutely love it! Great spot!

TimBarb Q

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Camp host does a very good job

Jeremy T

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Great proximity to the water, amenities. Clean and well managed. We kayaked, fished (caught a walleye, a first for me), and the spots are easy to get into (23' camper, 19' truck).

Availability

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