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Todd P
VerifiedJune 7, 2024 Stayed at: 013
Beautiful campsite in Magpie Bay.
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About Jo Bonner Campground
Jo Bonner Campground is located at the Northeastern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir; 30 mi east of Helena, Montana and offers year-round access to a wide range of recreational opportunities. Jo Bonner Campground is named for Josephine Agnes Martin Bonner (1907-1965) by Montana's Governor John Bonner (1902-1970). Today, Jo Bonner Campground is a small quaint campground that offers easy access.
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Pet Friendly · 50 × 35 ft · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 60 × 35 ft · Gravel
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Reviews
46 reviews
Summary
Jo Bonner Campground is a well-kept and peaceful location with friendly and helpful camp host Todd, making it a great choice for campers. The campground offers a clean environment, beautiful lake views, and easy access to water activities. However, it's important to make reservations online in advance, as last-minute bookings can be inconvenient, and water quality can vary by season.
Based on guest feedback
4.2
Overall rating
Based on 46 reviews
5 stars
58.7% (27)
4 stars
15.2% (7)
3 stars
13.0% (6)
2 stars
8.7% (4)
1 star
4.3% (2)
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Norman O
VerifiedMay 24, 2024 Stayed at: 004
Beautiful campground and the camp host was the best l have ever met! Outstanding worker and very personable
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Robert B
VerifiedAugust 23, 2023 Stayed at: 007
On weekends this place is really just for locals. So many boat trailers, cars and trucks that it’s more like a parking lot than a CG. Parties go long after quiet hours. The CH off duty sign was there our entire 5 day stay and we never saw them. A truck illegally parked overnight in overflow had its alarm going off all night. Sites are incredibly difficult to level. A lot of loud construction generators. Folks cut through sites without regard. I gave it two stars because after it emptied out mid-Sunday it was nice
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Bryan G
VerifiedJuly 10, 2023 Stayed at: 010
On arrival found that the reservation sign had someone else’s initials on it, not our own, and was also being occupied by a neighboring camp sites truck and boat trailer. Neighboring campers were not to be found to even ask to move - so we were unable to pull our camper in. Additionally, someone from another site kept coming to check the reservation tag, which to us implied someone else was looking at the site. Camp host was unavailable “off duty” in person and by phone to try and help resolve. Waited for three hours - before deciding to cut our losses and locate a new site.
Beyond that - the campground wasn’t much more than an open field with pull through spaces. No shade. No privacy if seeking any. Generally wasn’t a good experience from the get go.
Im sure this place was great for all the boaters, but as a campground - I wouldn’t! Not again!
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Nancy L
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 Stayed at: 004
Nice site but needs some grooming.
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Laurie R
VerifiedJune 4, 2023 Stayed at: 008
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Ariel L
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 Stayed at: 001
Beautiful little campsite site!!! Tons of privacy from other campers and lots of trees and grass! The front sites 001 and 003 are right at the water edge! A nice little beach and small creek flowing into the bay. Great cell service and super clean bathrooms! We will camp here again!
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Tomi R
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2022 Stayed at: 004
The camp host Deb was wonderful to work with! Hope to see her next year.
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Brittany O
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 Stayed at: 005
Nice campground! Camp host Deb is wonderful! We will be back next year and we hope she is the camp host!
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Jodi C
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 Stayed at: 001
Very nice camp host. Campground looked beautiful! Excellent for Kids to swim, kayak, and explore. Lots of shade! Wonderful experience.
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Location & Directions for Jo Bonner Campground
7700 Canyon Ferry Rd, Helena, MT 59602 United States
Elevation: 1,164 ft
Getting There
Heading north along MT Highway 12/287 from Townsend, MT, turn right onto Spokane Creek Road. Follow Spokane Creek Road for 4.6 mi and turn right onto County Road 430/Canyon Ferry Road and continue 7.9 mi. Turn right on to East Shore Drive and cont...
Heading north along MT Highway 12/287 from Townsend, MT, turn right onto Spokane Creek Road. Follow Spokane Creek Road for 4.6 mi and turn right onto County Road 430/Canyon Ferry Road and continue 7.9 mi. Turn right on to East Shore Drive and continue straight .3 mi to Jo Bonner Campground.
Highway access
Jo Bonner Campground is accessible via MT Highway 12/287, which is approximately 15 miles to the south. Spokane Creek Road and County Road 430/Canyon Ferry Road provide local access to the campground.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
5PM
Check out time
4PM
General
- No show reservations are subject to cancellation after the third night.
- Campsites must be occupied each night.
- Personal property used to reserve campsites, including RVs and tents will be removed in accordance with 43 CFR Part 423.23.
- 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.
- RVs, vehicles and trailers must be parked on the gravel/pavement and within designated areas of the campsite or established parking area provided. Parking on the grass is prohibited.
- 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.
- Pets must be physically restrained by a leash 6' or less in length or a structure. Do not leave pets left unattended. It is your responsibility to clean up after your own pet.
- 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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