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Chinamen's Campground

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About Chinamen's Campground

Review campsite details -- RV's larger than 20 feet long maybe be to large for many of the campsites.   This Campground is located at the very northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Montana Highway 284 and offers year-round access to a wide range of recreational opportunities. The Canyon Ferry area has a rich mining history. In the 1850’s the gold rush hit the Canyon Ferry area attracting miners from all over the United States in the hopes of striking it rich.  

Number of accommodations: 37

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Swimming

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Sep 13

Campground Amenities

Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

37 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
002, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
003, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
004, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
005, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop:
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop:
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop:
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop:
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop:
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop:
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop:
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop:
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop:
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop:
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop:
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop:
No Hookups
Price not available
019, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
020, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop:
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop:
No Hookups
Price not available
023, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
024, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
025, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
026, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
027, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
028, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
029, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
030, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
031, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
032, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
033, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
034, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
035, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop:
No Hookups
Price not available
037, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
038, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (74)

What Guests Are Saying

Chinamen's Campground offers a family-friendly environment with stunning views, clean facilities, and great access to swimming and boating. Many visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere and friendly camp hosts, although there are some concerns about the cleanliness of the bathrooms and the tightness of campsite spaces. Overall, it's a well-recommended spot for a peaceful camping experience, with hopes for improvements in certain areas.

Review Summary

3.6
74 reviews
5
35.1%
26
4
27.0%
20
3
13.5%
10
2
13.5%
10
1
10.8%
8

Richard M

Verified

September 3, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop:

5

Close to the restrooms friendly people good experience

Maria M

Verified

September 2, 2023 Stayed at: 010, Loop:

4

Only thing I didn't like was our campsite had no shade. Everything else was perfect!

Karleen S

Verified

August 17, 2023 Stayed at: 016, Loop:

5

Campground was very clean. We were surprised at the number of day-users but that didn’t impact our stay. We were out in our kayaks most of the day.

Maark B

Verified

August 15, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop:

5

This is a perfect campground for little kids and adults as well! We had five sites that were easily accessible. The host was excellent and very personable. First time stayeng there, but not the last!!

Holly S

Verified

August 11, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop:

5

We love camping at Canyon Ferry's Chinaman campground. Spots 7 & 8 are on the look right by the water. It can get a little warm mid-day, but you get a great breeze off the lake at night. It is a great little cove to explore and there are plenty of spots to put your chair in the water and just watch the world go by. Kim's Marina is right next store so if you forgot anything you can pick it up there. Nick, this year's camp host, is a great resource and we look forward to seeing him and Scooter every time we stay.

Tim S

Verified

July 30, 2023 Stayed at: 023, Loop:

2

Campsite was way to small

Stacey D

Verified

July 29, 2023 Stayed at: 009, Loop:

4

My site had no shade all day but the paddling I did on the lake and the easy access made up for it. The campground is also day use area and locals love it. The toilets were always clean and the camp host does a great job of maintaining the sites and the beach.

Jerry D

Verified

July 29, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop:

4

Camp host always seemed to be off duty. Not sure what all their duties are or when they should be around.
Noisy group one night until about midnight.
Bathrooms were clean.

Ryan B

Verified

July 27, 2023 Stayed at: 035, Loop:

4

Beautiful spot, great sites. One o f the bathrooms was pretty gnarly, the camp host needed to take a hose to it, it was real stank. Otherwise a perfect camping stay. Will be staying here again.

carlie d

Verified

July 27, 2023 Stayed at: 018, Loop:

1

Would give 0 stars if I could. Reservesd a site and someone was in our spot, camp ground host nowhere to be found. Had no place to go for my son's bday because our site was filled with other people's stuff even though our name was on it.
Asked website to refund us but they couldn't because they just help with reservations but they issued a request and gave me the phone number for the people who own the campground (which is the mt bureau of reclamation ) called them over 10 times all has VM no reply. About a month and a half later still nothing, ended up having to contact BBB and issued a complaint and 48 hrs after my complaint I FINALLY got an email about the refund being issued.
As for what I saw of the campground, no privacy, tiny tiny spots (we have a jeep and a 16 ft trailer and it would have been super tight if we were able to stay. Dogs off leashes and camp host not available even when sign on their camper said they were there. Definitely not pleased.

Location Chinamen's Campground

Address:
7700 Canyon Ferry Rd
Helena, MT, 59602
United States

Highway access

Chinamen's Campground is accessible via MT Highway 12/287, which is the main route leading to the campground from the north. The campground is reached by turning onto Spokane Creek Rd from MT Highway 12/287.

Latitude & Longitude: 46.6548 / -111.705

Elevation: 1192 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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