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About Chinamen's Campground
Number of accommodations: 37
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2026 Season availability
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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
Tanara S
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 002
always love camping here.
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
Jason W
VerifiedAugust 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 023
The camp host was amazing! She was informative and gracious. Can't say nothing but good!
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.
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!!
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.
Michael P
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 022
My reserved site was taken and had to take another site that I would not have chosen. Camp host was not very helpful except to allow camping in another site. One of the ugliest places I have ever camped we will never be back
Leslie G
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 026
Camp host was great and facilities clean!!
Tara E
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 001
Camp host Johnnie was wonderful and very helpful and kind . Camp site was small, bathrooms were good. Beautiful view of the lake.
Samantha B
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 026
I thought the campground was beautiful and the proximity to the lake was good. The camp host was also really nice. My only note is reserving online was a bit misleading. The pictures weren't very accurate to the campsite so I had to book another last minute.
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
