Court Sheriff Campground

Canyon Ferry Lake, MT · ≈16.2 mi to Helena
Sites
47
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
16.2 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Water sports and boating
  • Fishing enthusiasts
  • Pet-friendly camping
  • ADA accessibility needs

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing electric hookups
  • Visitors wanting town proximity

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileStrong 5G signal here · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon5G
AT&T5G
T-Mobile5G

What's here

43 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
4 Tent Onlys (no Hookups)Walk-In access
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Site-level rig length data isn't reported for this campground (the managing agency lists a general max of 65+ ft, but individual site dimensions aren't recorded here).

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BoatingCampingFishingSwimming SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Natural features
Lakefront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Good amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Helena, ~16.2 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: BOR

Overview

Overview Court Sheriff Campground is located at the very north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Montana Highway 284. Court Sheriff Campground offers year-round access to a wide range of recreational opportunities. Court Sheriff Campground is named for the Sheriff family. In 1865 Court Sheriff moved into the region from the state of Illinois to Montana to work the mines. Court Sheriff first worked the mines in Diamond City, then hired on as a carpenter to help build a wooden flume for the Magpie-Gave Hill ditch. In 1875 he opened a general mercantile to serve the miners east of the Missouri River at Cavetown. He moved to nearby Canyon Ferry in 1880, and by 1883 had established a general store and later added a livery stable and two-and-a-half-story hotel. 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 Court Sheriff Campground is very popular and a well-developed campground. The campground is paved with 48 campsites, most are located along the water. During the peak summer months services include vault toilets, potable water, trash, recycling containers and a campground host. Natural Features Court Sheriff Campground sits at the north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir between the Big Belt and Elkhorns mountain ranges. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920. Nearby Attractions Court Sheriff 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 .

Managed by Bureau of Reclamation · Developed campground