Court Sheriff Campground
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Featured amenities

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

About Court Sheriff Campground

Court Sheriff Campground is located at the very north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 mi 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.

Available sites

45 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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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
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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45 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 002 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 003 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 004 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 005 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 006 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 007 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 008 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 009 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 011 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 012 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 013 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 014 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 015 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 016 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 017 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 018 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 019 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 020 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 021 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 022 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 023 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 025 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 031 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 032 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 033 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 034 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 035 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 036 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 037 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 038 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 039 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 040 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 041 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 042 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 043 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 044 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 046 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 047 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 048 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

353 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

Based on 353 reviews

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5 stars 69.7% (246)
4 stars 21.2% (75)
3 stars 4.2% (15)
2 stars 4.0% (14)
1 star 0.8% (3)

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Tim G

Verified

June 12, 2026 Stayed at: 003

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.

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Tony H

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June 14, 2026 Stayed at: 032

Campground was quiet, restrooms were clean!!

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Jodie L

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June 17, 2026 Stayed at: 013

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

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Charles W

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June 23, 2026 Stayed at: 047

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.

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david o

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June 26, 2026 Stayed at: 017

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

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Patrick Tawna T

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July 1, 2026 Stayed at: 024

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.

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Chris S

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July 15, 2026 Stayed at: 024

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

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Marjorie K

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July 29, 2026 Stayed at: 033

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

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George W

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July 31, 2026 Stayed at: 007

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.

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Chase T

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July 31, 2026 Stayed at: 020

Nice peaceful camp host is the best highly recommend

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Location & Directions for Court Sheriff Campground

7700 Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, MT 59601 United States

Elevation: 1,164 ft

Nearest town

Helena, MT - 19 mi

About 30 min to downtown

Highway access

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

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/

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Last updated: October 24, 2026

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