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About Jo Bonner Campground
Number of accommodations: 17
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (46)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Laurie R
VerifiedJune 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 008
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Nancy L
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 004
Nice site but needs some grooming.
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!
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
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
Todd P
VerifiedJune 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 013
Beautiful campsite in Magpie Bay.
Cynthia D
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 005
Jo Bonner Campground is a small but very friendly location. If you're looking for shade and peace, this may not be the place because it's right next to the boat launch, attracts families with lots of kids, and has limited shade. That said, it was a good experience.
Timothy J
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 001
The campground was closed due to horse gulch fire which is understood. Can I get a refund for the 2 sites I paid for?
David U
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 002
Camp host was very good. Very nice campground.
William A H
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 001
Another year another AWESOME time at Jo Bonner! The wildlife alone (deer and geese) and the gorgeous lakefront campsites keeps us coming back year after year! Cannot wait for a return trip!
Oh, Todd the campground host was the best and I mean top shelf!!!
Location Jo Bonner Campground
Address:
7700 Canyon Ferry Rd
Helena, MT, 59602
United States
Heading north along MT Highway 12/287 from Townsend, MT, turn right onto Spokane Creek Road. Follow Spokane Creek Road for 4.6 miles and turn right onto County Road 430/Canyon Ferry Road and continue 7.9 miles. Turn right on to East Shore Drive and continue straight .3 miles to Jo Bonner Campground.
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.
Elevation: 1164 feet
21 mi drive to downtown Helena (about 32 min)
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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Last updated: September 10, 2026
