Court Sheriff Campground

Court Sheriff Campground
CT

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

45 total sites

RV Sites

9 sites

Tent Sites

36 sites

About Court Sheriff Campground

Court Sheriff Campground is located at the very north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Montana Highway 284. Court Sheriff Campground offers year-round access to a wide range of recreational opportunities. Court Sheriff Campground is named for the Sheriff family. In 1865 Court Sheriff moved into the region from the state of Illinois to Montana to work the mines. Court Sheriff first worked the mines in Diamond City, then hired on as a carpenter to help build a wooden flume for the Magpie-Gave Hill ditch. In 1875 he opened a general mercantile to serve the miners east of the Missouri River at Cavetown. He moved to nearby Canyon Ferry in 1880, and by 1883 had established a general store and later added a livery stable and two-and-a-half-story hotel.

Number of accommodations: 45

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - May 1 to Sep 13

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information? Let us know

Rates, Sites & Availability

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

45 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
003 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
004 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
005 Tent
16 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
006 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
007 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
008 Tent
16 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
009 Tent
16 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
011 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
012 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
013 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
014 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
015 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
016 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
017 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
018 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
019 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
020 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
021 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
022 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 023 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030 RV
No Hookups
Price not available
031 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
032 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
033 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
034 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
035 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
036 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
037 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
038 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
039 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
040 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
041 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
042 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
043 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
044 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
046 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
047 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
048 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (345)

What Guests Are Saying

Court Sheriff Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and friendly, attentive camp hosts. Visitors enjoy the beautiful location with easy access to the lake, making it ideal for families and outdoor activities. While some reviews mention noise and a few issues with bathroom conditions, the overall consensus is that it’s a favorite destination for campers.

Review Summary

4.5
345 reviews
5
69.9%
241
4
20.9%
72
3
4.3%
15
2
4.1%
14
1
0.9%
3

Tim G

Verified

June 12, 2026 Stayed at: 003

5

The campground is wonderfully located on a small bay which is somewhat protected by heavy winds that can develop on the reservoir. There are plenty of spots with mature trees that provide shade and additional wind protection. It has always been very well maintained and very pleasant surroundings.

Tony H

Verified

June 14, 2026 Stayed at: 032

4

Campground was quiet, restrooms were clean!!

Jodie L

Verified

June 17, 2026 Stayed at: 013

5

Great site. Great host. Incredibly well maintained.
Talmidge was always there when you needed him without being intrusive.
Would definitely visit there again

Charles W

Verified

June 23, 2026 Stayed at: 047

5

Our experience at Court Sheriff campground was terrific. Talmadge, the camp host was very helpful in getting us settled into a site that accommodated our needs better than our original location. He was friendly and very concerned that we would have a great time. The campground was clean and well maintained and beautifully situated on Canyon Ferry Lake. Fishing was also great.

david o

Verified

June 26, 2026 Stayed at: 017

5

The camp host were great and the grounds and bath rooms were very well kept up , nice place to camp.

Patrick Tawna T

Verified

July 1, 2026 Stayed at: 024

3

Campground is good. The camp hosts, both, are great!

The new shoreline mitigation and bank stabilization project has taken away much of the boat parking within Court Sheriff campground. They put rocks along the shoreline that will damage boats if you park there now.

Chris S

Verified

July 15, 2026 Stayed at: 024

5

Beautiful campground. Very clean and very nice facilities. Excellent parking for camping rigs as well. I would return.

Marjorie K

Verified

July 29, 2026 Stayed at: 033

5

The site was clean and we had space #33, far enough from the neighbor.

George W

Verified

July 31, 2026 Stayed at: 007

5

The hosts did a fine job keeping the campground clean and clear of clutter. One recommendation I would have is patrolling the camp sites a little more often. Many daytime users were parking in our site while we were gone in our truck for the day. We come every year and enjoy our stays at Court Sheriff.

Chase T

Verified

July 31, 2026 Stayed at: 020

5

Nice peaceful camp host is the best highly recommend

Location Court Sheriff Campground

Address:
7700 Canyon Ferry Road
Helena, MT, 59601
United States

Highway access

Court Sheriff Campground is accessible via MT Highway 12/287, which is approximately 4.6 miles from Spokane Creek Road.

Elevation: 1164 feet

Distance to downtown

19 mi drive to downtown Helena (about 30 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

5PM

Check out time

4PM

General

  • All campsites are to be considered single unit sites unless marked as a double site. Single campsites are limited to one camping / sleeping unit per campsite. An exception will be made for parents with young children; Parents may have one additional tent for children under the age of 18.
  • Pets must be physically constrained by a leash under 6' in length. Do not leave pets left unattended. It is your responsibility to clean up after your own pet.
  • Be considerate of other campers. Activities and noise should be kept to a level that does not disturb other campers. Generators are not allowed during quiet hours. The use of loud, profane, or abusive language or music is prohibited.
  •  Personal property used to reserve campsites, including RVs and tents will be removed in accordance with 43 CFR Part 423.23.
  •  No show reservations are subject to cancellation after the third night.
  • Campsites must be occupied each night.
  • While at Canyon Ferry Reservoir:  CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that comes in contact with water. Never dump unwanted bait, worms, fish parts or other organisms into the water. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/  STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. REMOVE plants, seeds, animals and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicle. CLEAN your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. STAY on designated roads and trails and use local firewood. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: September 9, 2026

Bureau of Reclamation Logo
Managed by Bureau of Reclamation