White Earth  Campground
White Earth
WHITE EARTH CAMPGROUND AND GROUP USE SHELTER

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About White Earth Campground

White Earth Group Use Shelter is located at White Earth Campground, just east of the town of Winston, Montana, on Canyon Ferry Reservoir. In 1805, the Lewis and Clark expedition passed through this region. On July 22, 1805, Sacagawea recognizes the country and assures the men that the three forks of the Missouri were of no great distance. This news gave the expedition hope in the anticipation of soon reaching the headwaters of the Missouri River.

Available sites

32 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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32 Sites Available

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Price
⛺ 001 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 002 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 003 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 004 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 010 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 011 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 012 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 013 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 014 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 015 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 016 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 017 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 018 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 019 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 020 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 021 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 022 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 023 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 024 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 025 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 026 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 027 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 028 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 029 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 030 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 031 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 032 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 033 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 034 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 035 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 036 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ White Earth Group Use Campsites Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

191 reviews

Summary

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White Earth Campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained setting with clean facilities and quiet camping, making it a great spot for fishing and relaxation. Many guests appreciate the easy online reservation process and the helpful camp host, although some noted issues with the camp host's demeanor and the tall grass in some sites. Overall, visitors enjoyed their stay and expressed a desire to return, highlighting the campground's charm and cleanliness.

Based on guest feedback

4.3

Overall rating

Based on 191 reviews

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5 stars 60.7% (116)
4 stars 20.4% (39)
3 stars 9.9% (19)
2 stars 3.1% (6)
1 star 5.8% (11)

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Sarah P

Verified

June 1, 2026 Stayed at: 016

Nice campground for car/tent and RVs. Clean areas and facilities.

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Grant B

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June 5, 2026 Stayed at: 028

Beautiful, quiet spot on the lake. We love coming here!

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Miles W

Verified

June 15, 2026 Stayed at: 017

Beautiful campground among the farmland and rolling hills of Montana. Positioned right on the edge of a wide part of the Missouri River. Be prepared to drive a few miles out on a gravel road to reach the campground. It’s very well maintained so it should be no problem. If you’re into birding, there are lots of them. Both throughout the campground, and along the road. If you continue straight, instead of taking the final left fork towards the campground, there is a dead end road. Parking at the end of the road allows you access to a great bird viewing area, while walking along the river shore, or along the gravel road looking into the trees. There is also a great restaurant called “The Big Bull” right off the east side of the highway before transitioning to the gravel road. Awesome food and great service. Lots of sun exposure in the campground. A little dusty when the wind kicks up, and it was quite windy during my stay but I found that enjoyable. Vault toilet facilities, which were clean, and the only reason I give 4 stars instead of 5, is the lack of running water facilities. All in all, this campground is definitely worth a stay if you’re heading through the area.

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Greg K

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June 20, 2026 Stayed at: 001

Great camping experience as numbers of campers have certainly increased for a weekday from previous years! Toilet vaults are clean and well stocked. Very easy to make reservations and make payments so thanks for the online reservation system.

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Cheri G

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June 25, 2026 Stayed at: 014

It was a nice place and would have given it a good rating. I made a mistake on booking and booked for one night instead of two so I tried to book the next night but it was full. So had to book another site for the two nights. Asked for refund but they would not give me one. First time using this site to book my teservation.

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Ken H

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June 25, 2026 Stayed at: 024

Really, an 8$ service charge on a 10$ camping fee, no choice, what a rip. no opportunity to apply discounts.

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Jennifer P

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July 7, 2026 Stayed at: 021

This year’s camp host wasn’t very friendly at all. He drove by our campsite yelling, you can’t park on the grass!!!!! We moved our boat and later on he came by again stating no vehicles can park on any part of the grass and was quoting bylaws. He was very abrasive and if you’ve ever been to White Earth it’s just prairie and we’ve camped during Father’s Day weekend for the past several years. I had reservations made for July 17th and 18th this year and canceled because of the hostile ways of the camp host. Very disappointing!

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Sylvia H

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July 12, 2026 Stayed at: 031

Nicely spaced spaces extremely clean

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Cody B

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July 20, 2026 Stayed at: 026

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Jennifer H

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August 2, 2026 Stayed at: 015

The grass and weeds in the sites was very tall. It needed to be mowed. The camp host was rude and not available for most of the weekend.

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Location & Directions for White Earth Campground

7700 Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, MT 59601 United States

Elevation: 1,161 ft

Getting There

Heading north along MT highway 12/287 from Townsend. Drive north to the town of Winston, MT, and turn right onto Beaver Creek Road and follow the road 5.5 mi to the campground.

Nearest town

Helena, MT - 24 mi

About 36 min to downtown

Highway access

White Earth Campground is accessible via MT Highway 12/287, approximately 5.5 miles from Beaver 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.
  • Personal property used to reserve campsites, including RVs and tents will be removed in accordance with 43 CFR Part 423.23.
  • RVs, vehicles and trailers must be parked on the gravel/pavement and within designated areas of the campsite or established parking area provided.
  • Pets must be physically constrained by a leash under 6' in length or a structure. 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.
  • No electrical source for camp trailers or RVs is available at shelters.
  • Price of shelter includes five designated campsites.
  •  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 25, 2026

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