White Earth Campground
Campground · Montana · 36 bookable sites ·
Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation
Canyon Ferry Lake (Other Bureau of Reclamation Land (BOR)) · Open Access
- 36
- Bookable sites
- up to 50
- People per site
- 3
- Accessible sites
- 3,815 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.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 and ice skaters.Facilities
White Earth Group Use Shelter is 30' X 44' shelter with electrical power. The shelter has 8 picnic tables, 5 campsites and an accessible vault toilet. White Earth Campground has 36 designated campsites, a boat ramp, and a parking area for boat trailers. During the peak summer months services include vault toilets, potable water, trash, recycling containers and campground hosts.Natural Features
White Earth Campground sits along the banks of Canyon Ferry Reservoir in the open valley between the Big Belt and Elkhorn mountain ranges.Nearby Attractions
White Earth Group Use Shelter is located halfway between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. The city of Helena, MT, the state's capital, is 25 miles away. For up-to-date events visitwww.helenamt.com/Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.The facts
- 36 bookable sites
- 37 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 3 accessible sites
- Up to 50 people per site
Site types
- 35 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
37 campsites at White Earth Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | — | Management | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 006 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 016 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 019 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 020 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 021 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 022 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 023 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 024 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 025 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 026 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 027 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 028 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 029 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 030 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 031 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 032 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 033 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 034 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 035 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Moderate | — | 16 | 🐾 |
| 036 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| White Earth Group Use Campsites | — | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | Slight | — | 50 | ♿ 🐾 |
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 miles to the campground.
46.52108, -111.58788 · 46°31'15.9"N 111°35'16.4"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.6 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.4 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.
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Common questions about White Earth Campground
- Can you reserve a site at White Earth Campground?
- Yes, White Earth Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does White Earth Campground have?
- 37 sites in total, of which 36 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at White Earth Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at White Earth Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at White Earth Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at White Earth Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near White Earth Campground
- Hellgate Campground 7.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Jo Bonner Campground 9.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cave Point Group Use Area 10.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chinamen's Campground 10.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Court Sheriff Campground 11 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Miller Cabin 11.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Riverside Campground 11.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bar Gulch Cabin 12.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Indian Road Group Use Shelter 13.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Eagle Guard Station 15.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Coulter Campground 2.2 mi · Campground
- Never Sweat Trailhead 12.8 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 406-475-3921
- Email bradleyjackson@usbr.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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