Bureau of Reclamation · MT

Jo Bonner Campground

Sunny lake in forefront, mountains in the background.Photo · BOR
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
17Sites
100 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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 sites · 17

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
001standard nonelectric67 ft
002standard nonelectric100 ft
003standard nonelectric20 ft
004standard nonelectric32 ft
005standard nonelectric30 ft
006standard nonelectric50 ft
007standard nonelectric47 ft
008standard nonelectric57 ft
009standard nonelectric57 ft
010standard nonelectric100 ft
011standard nonelectric37 ft
012standard nonelectric37 ftyes
013standard nonelectric47 ft
014standard nonelectric47 ft
015standard nonelectric90 ft
016standard nonelectric100 ft
017standard nonelectric100 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

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

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This campground sits in MT-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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