Can you reserve a site at Jo Bonner Campground?

Yes, Jo Bonner Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Jo Bonner Campground?

100 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Jo Bonner Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Jo Bonner Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Jo Bonner Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Jo Bonner Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Jo Bonner Campground, Montana — 17 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.

The facts

17 bookable sites
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 100 ft
Up to 8 people per site

Site types

17 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

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17 campsites at Jo Bonner Campground

Check-in 05:00 PM · Check-out 04:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
001	—	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	67 ft	8	🐾
002	—	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Slight	—	100 ft	8	🐾
003	—	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	20 ft	8	🐾
004	—	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	32 ft	8	🐾
005	—	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Moderate	—	30 ft	8	🐾
006	—	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Moderate	—	50 ft	8	🐾
007	—	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Moderate	—	47 ft	8	🐾
008	—	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Slight	—	57 ft	8	🐾
009	—	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Slight	—	57 ft	8	🐾
010	—	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Slight	—	100 ft	8	🐾
011	—	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Moderate	—	37 ft	8	🐾
012	—	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Slight	—	37 ft	8	♿ 🐾
013	—	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Slight	—	47 ft	8	🐾
014	—	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Slight	—	47 ft	8	🐾
015	—	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Slight	—	90 ft	8	🐾
016	—	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Slight	—	100 ft	8	🐾
017	—	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Slight	—	100 ft	8	🐾

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 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.

46.64463, -111.68358 · 46°38'40.7"N 111°41'0.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	32	37	48	57	66	75	86	85	73	58	43	33
Low °F	14	17	25	32	42	49	55	53	45	34	23	14
Precip in	0.4	0.4	0.5	1.0	1.9	2.2	1.1	1.0	1.0	0.8	0.6	0.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

We only charge fees during "Peak Seasons" the 1st weekend of May through the second weekend of September.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Jo Bonner Campground

Can you reserve a site at Jo Bonner Campground?: Yes, Jo Bonner Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Jo Bonner Campground have?: 17 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Jo Bonner Campground?: 100 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Jo Bonner Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Jo Bonner Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Jo Bonner Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Jo Bonner Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Jo Bonner Campground