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About Chinamen's Campground
Number of accommodations: 37
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2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (86)
What Guests Are Saying
Chinamen's Campground features beautiful scenery and great lake access, making it a pleasant getaway for families. Many reviewers appreciated the friendly and helpful camp host, though some expressed concerns about her availability and enforcement of rules. While the campground has a clean environment and reasonable pricing, issues like trash, noisy neighbors, and small campsite sizes were noted, suggesting a need for improvements in management and facilities.
What Guests Are Saying
Chinamen's Campground features beautiful scenery and great lake access, making it a pleasant getaway for families. Many reviewers appreciated the friendly and helpful camp host, though some expressed concerns about her availability and enforcement of rules. While the campground has a clean environment and reasonable pricing, issues like trash, noisy neighbors, and small campsite sizes were noted, suggesting a need for improvements in management and facilities.
Review Summary
Amy R
VerifiedAugust 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 004
We have always loved Chinamen's campground. But this years camp host is amazing. I can't remember her name. She was friendly and let our kids be kids. We were camping with a group of 4 friends. We had around 13 kids along. She even gave the littles a ride on her cart. When checking sites she got out and gave dogs along her way treats. I am usually not a fan of camp hosts. To be honest I try to avoid them. Our whole group loved her. The camp sites and bathrooms are also well kept.
Thomas K
VerifiedAugust 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 012
We had a fun and relaxing weekend. The kids and I enjoyed some nice hikes through the nearby hills and kayaking in Canyon Ferry Lake! It is very accommodating to tenters and campers alike!! I will be booking here again soon!!
Peyton W
VerifiedAugust 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 032
It’s a nice campground when it’s not busy. Would be nice if they had some extra wood at the campground too.
Jason W
VerifiedAugust 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 023
The camp host was amazing! She was informative and gracious. Can't say nothing but good!
Michael H
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 030
Great for all ages spaced out for privacy and the cove is perfect swimming from toddlers to experienced
Tanara S
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 002
always love camping here.
Kurt C
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 035
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.
Mallory P
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 009
Very clean campsite, a lot of spots available- it was quiet at night and the Sheriff drove through to make sure it was enjoyable
Thomas S
VerifiedJune 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 018
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.
Carol F
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 028
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.
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.
Elevation: 1192 feet
20 mi drive to downtown Helena (about 30 min)
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Last updated: September 8, 2026
