About Chinamen's Campground
Number of accommodations: 37
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Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
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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.
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
Carolyn M
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop:
We booked a site online and then when we arrived, someone else was already set up on our site. They said they had reserved that site months ago. We went to the camp Host, who had an Off Duty sign added to his Camp Host sign. We asked him to help us with the mix up regarding the site we reserved. He said we should talk to the people on our site and tell them to leave. He did not come to the site, nor was he willing to check any reservation records. We had the impression a lot of site reservations were mixed up in this campground, and that the camp Host really didn’t care.
Jeffrey D
VerifiedJuly 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop:
We stayed there on a Friday night, and there was no one on duty at the campground. Done kids rolled in late at night that were not camping there and made a lot of noise. They woke up my wife and I and I had to go out and tell them they were being too loud and ask them to leave myself. It was like 1 or 2am when this happened. Quiet time is not very well enforced here, and guests who pay money to be there certainly shouldn't have to be responsible for that as I was.
Bruce N
VerifiedJuly 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop:
The campground host was the best. Super friendly kept the place nice and clean. Even stopped by and asked if we need anything from store as he was running there himself. Great guy !!!!
Brenda P
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop:
There is no boat landing, so please don't drive your big boats through this campground. This campground is great for tents and very small RVs not for big campers.
Carol F
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop:
It’s a beautiful site with shade. It’s a little removed from the other sites, so a bit more private. It’s larger than most sites. A short walk to the lake.
Thomas S
VerifiedJune 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop:
Chinamen’s is our favorite campground. It is a very peaceful place to camp. We try to camp here at least 3 times a year, with our extended family. The beach is always kept nice and clean. Chinamen’s always have the friendliest camp Hosts too.
Mallory P
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop:
Very clean campsite, a lot of spots available- it was quiet at night and the Sheriff drove through to make sure it was enjoyable
Kurt C
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop:
We really enjoyed the campsite #35 at Chinamens campground. It had lots of room for a larger tent for the six of us plus we were able to hang two hammocks and enjoy the great outdoors. It was close enough to the lake to be able to enjoy some water activities also. Definitely going back in the future.
Tanara S
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop:
always love camping here.
Michael H
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 030, Loop:
Great for all ages spaced out for privacy and the cove is perfect swimming from toddlers to experienced
Location Chinamen's Campground
Address:
7700 Canyon Ferry Rd
Helena, MT, 59602
United States
Heading north along MT highway 12/287, drive north to Spokane Creek Rd and turn right Yellow flashing light. Follow Spokane Creek Rd for 4.6 mi and turn right onto Co Rd 430/Canyon Ferry Rd and continue on to Chinamen's Campground. The campground will be on the right.
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
