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)

2026 Season availability

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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

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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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Nikki M

Verified

August 6, 2023 Stayed at: 001

This is our 4th time at the White Earth campground and by far the best experience we have had with a camp host. Josh (I apologize if I got his name wrongs - younger man from TX) was incredible.

He was available when needed, polite and approachable. He kept the bathroom clean and the garbage taken care of.

We host an annual family reunion of about 13 camp sites and swell to about 75 for our big picnic on Saturday.

We will rebook for next year and hope to see Josh back again as well.

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Loree M

Verified

July 31, 2023 Stayed at: 023

We love this little campground! This year the weeds around the campsites near the water were quite high - a little weed eating would have been nice :)
Beautiful weather tho and lots of fun beach time. Thanks for keeping it open for us weekenders!

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Loree M

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July 31, 2023 Stayed at: 023

We love this little campground! This year the weeds around the campsites near the water were quite high - a little weed eating would have been nice :)
Beautiful weather tho and lots of fun beach time. Thanks for keeping it open for us weekenders!

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Leslie S

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July 24, 2023 Stayed at: 024

First we got there and someone was in our spot! First we couldn't find them and then when we did they didn't want to move! So I attempted to make several phone calls to several different numbers. I left messages with all of them and got no reply back from anyone. After getting the people to move from our spot they left a mad! There was no campground host all weekend. And the dumpsters were overflowing and smelled very bad. The memories sure could have been better. Thank god for my family and grandchildren!

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Leslie S

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July 24, 2023 Stayed at: 024

First we got there and someone was in our spot! First we couldn't find them and then when we did they didn't want to move! So I attempted to make several phone calls to several different numbers. I left messages with all of them and got no reply back from anyone. After getting the people to move from our spot they left a mad! There was no campground host all weekend. And the dumpsters were overflowing and smelled very bad. The memories sure could have been better. Thank god for my family and grandchildren!

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Timothy K

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July 13, 2023 Stayed at: 030

No Camp host this year. It’s kind of a free for all down there now. We camp here multiple times every year and this year wasn’t great.

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Timothy K

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July 13, 2023 Stayed at: 030

No Camp host this year. It’s kind of a free for all down there now. We camp here multiple times every year and this year wasn’t great.

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Peter V

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June 26, 2023 Stayed at: 002

Cool breezes, lovely lakeshore... Great stopover location when crossing Montana!

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Doug B

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June 26, 2023 Stayed at: 022

I’m gonna start off with the positive1st, it’s very beautiful there! The mountain range with the lake is quite wonderful. Now with the negative, when I showed up there, it was very busy. The park never got quiet, even after 10 o’clock, noisy campers until midnight. 6 AM over 30 boats drove by a top speed, and noisy morning neighbors/campers. Maybe this reflects going on the weekend, I’d recommend trying it during the week. But it was like being an amusement park. Now I worked a long shift the day before, and drove all day the day before that so all I wanted was peace and quiet. I woke up the next morning and I canceled for the first time my second night. For the park, the spots are very close by and there’s no coverage, there’s literally you’re very close to the next camper or tent. I’ll have to say they do have decent bathrooms besides having a lock on the outdoor which was weird to me. I’ve been to almost a dozen campsites, and I’ve never had that before. I think that it was only worth my time and money to see the view of the mountain rage. There’s tons of other great parks in Montana, so I will not be returning. I hope you have a better experience and you can’t win them all:)

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Peter V

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June 26, 2023 Stayed at: 002

Cool breezes, lovely lakeshore... Great stopover location when crossing Montana!

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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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