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Jo Bonner Campground

7700 Canyon Ferry Rd, Helena, Montana, United States

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Sunny lake in forefront, mountains in the background.

Canyon Ferry

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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2026 (Current year)

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🚐 001 RV

Pet Friendly · 70 × 20 ft · Gravel

🚐 002 RV

Pet Friendly · 100 × 15 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 20 × 30 ft · Gravel

🚐 004 RV

Pet Friendly · 35 × 35 ft · Gravel

🚐 005 RV

Pet Friendly · 33 × 30 ft · Gravel

🚐 006 RV

Pet Friendly · 53 × 30 ft · Gravel

🚐 007 RV

Pet Friendly · 50 × 35 ft · Gravel

🚐 008 RV

Pet Friendly · 60 × 35 ft · Gravel

🚐 009 RV

Pet Friendly · 60 × 35 ft · Gravel

🚐 010 RV

Pet Friendly · 100 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 011 RV

Pet Friendly · 40 × 30 ft · Gravel

🚐 012 RV

Pet Friendly · 40 × 35 ft · Gravel

🚐 013 RV

Pet Friendly · 50 × 35 ft · Gravel

🚐 014 RV

Pet Friendly · 50 × 35 ft · Gravel

🚐 015 RV

Pet Friendly · 90 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 016 RV

Pet Friendly · 100 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 017 RV

Pet Friendly · 100 × 15 ft · Gravel

Reviews

46 reviews

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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.

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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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Desarae B

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June 8, 2025 Stayed at: 007

Campground is usually pretty awesome but this trip was not the standard. The 4-5 sites around us were overloaded past the site guidelines. So many kids running thru our site and not a parent around. The host is generally good about keeping the policies, so I don't know what happened this time.

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Cheyloh E

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July 18, 2025 Stayed at: 015

We haven’t camped at JoBonner in years but decided to give it another shot. The host is amazing. Very kind and stays on top of things out there. I would have given the 5 star if the water wasn’t so nasty this time of year. If we didn’t have a boat to get out to the middle of the lake swimming would have been nasty. Canyon ferry gets pretty yucky this time of year. We will definitely go in June next year as the location is beautiful and peaceful!

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Ashley C

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August 17, 2025 Stayed at: 010

Nice campground, clean and well maintained. Great lake access. Very little separation between camp sites and feels like an RV park.

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John F

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August 21, 2025 Stayed at: 003

We had a very enjoyable two nights stay our spot was right on the lake and it was a nice shady campground!

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Debi S

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October 15, 2025 Stayed at: 005

When we got there, the dock had been removed due to low water. Heavy moss conditions. It would have been helpful if that information was on web site. The camp host, Todd was amazing! He went above &beyond to help us overcome conditions.

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Todd P

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November 3, 2025 Stayed at: 011

Campsites were very well maintained, firepits clean and the vault toilets were exceptional. There is a boat ramp with dock adjacent to the campground for easy access.

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Jennifer D

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June 1, 2026 Stayed at: 005

Great small campground with shade right on the lake.

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Mary B

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June 1, 2026 Stayed at: 004

Campground is very well kept. bathrooms are clean. Todd is very good camphost, cordial. greets everyone when they come in. firepits and campsites are checked and cleaned when site is vacated. Jo Bonner is a beautiful spot. just the right size. nice. shade.

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Paul O

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June 20, 2026 Stayed at: 014

Todd was the perfect host.

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JACK T

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June 26, 2026 Stayed at: 016

Grounds and Facilities were clean. Beautiful Lake views. Camp Host (Todd) great guy.

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Location & Directions for Jo Bonner Campground

7700 Canyon Ferry Rd, Helena, MT 59602 United States

Elevation: 1,164 ft

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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...

Nearest town

Helena, MT - 21 mi

About 32 min to downtown

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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