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Jo Bonner Campground

Canyon Ferry Lake

Upcoming Availability

3 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Fri, Sep 11

15

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Sat, Sep 12

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Sun, Sep 13

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Jo Bonner Campground is located at the Northeastern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir; 30 miles east of Helena, Montana and offers year-round access to a wide range of recreational opportunities. Jo Bonner Campground has 17 designated campsites . Jo Bonner Campground is located at northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir between the Big Belt and Elkhorns mountain ranges.

max Stay

14 days

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

Jo Bonner Campground has 17 designated campsites . Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire rings. During the recreation season facilities at Jo Bonner campground include two vault toilets, potable water, trash dumpster, and a campground host. There is a gravel boat launch with a courtesty dock located just outside of the campground.

Natural Features

Jo Bonner Campground is located at northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir between the Big Belt and Elkhorns mountain ranges.

Recreation

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and ice skaters.

Nearby Attractions

Jo Bonner Campground on Canyon Ferry Reservoir is located halfway between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park along with the capital city of Helena, Montana. For up to date events visit, www.helenamt.com.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

17 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 015

Jo Bonner Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

90 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

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Site 013

Jo Bonner Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

47 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 004

Jo Bonner Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 002

Jo Bonner Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

100 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 014

Jo Bonner Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

47 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 008

Jo Bonner Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

57 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 012

Jo Bonner Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

37 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 011

Jo Bonner Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

37 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 001

Jo Bonner Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

67 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

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Site 005

Jo Bonner Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 009

Jo Bonner Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

57 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 003

Jo Bonner Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 016

Jo Bonner Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

100 ft

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 006

Jo Bonner Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 007

Jo Bonner Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

47 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 010

Jo Bonner Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

100 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 017

Jo Bonner Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

100 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

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.

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Common questions

Is Jo Bonner Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 3 of the next 14 days, starting Fri, Sep 11. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Jo Bonner Campground?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

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