Jo Bonner Campground

Canyon Ferry Lake, MT · ≈17.1 mi to Helena
Sites
17
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
17.1 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Boating and fishing enthusiasts
  • Campers with pets
  • ADA accessibility needs

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing hookups
  • Those seeking close-to-town convenience

Connectivity

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

What's here

17 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Checked against every site's real dimensions.
Your RV length
35ft
35 ft
Your fit summary
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3 of 17 sites don't report a length.

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedPets allowedShade
Activities
BoatingCampingFishingWater Activities
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, ~17.1 miGet directions ↗

Photos

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Overview

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.

Managed by Bureau of Reclamation · Standard campground