Jo Bonner Campground

Canyon Ferry Lake — fishing

Location: HELENA, MT, MT

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (36 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/jo-bonner-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Small, quaint campground at the northeastern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir offering year-round access to boating, fishing, and water recreation with a boat launch and dock. Beautiful scenery with a helpful, long-tenured camp host.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Common Loons, Bohemian Waxwings, Franklin's Gulls, and Bullsnakes present within 8km

Insider tips for Jo Bonner Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 17 sites Boat launch with dock is adjacent to the campground for easy water access Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups

Skip Jo Bonner Campground if: You need RV hookups—none available at most sites. You are noise-sensitive—some reviews mention enforcement issues with generator and guest noise rules.

Best time to visit Jo Bonner Campground: Year-round — Campground offers year-round access to recreational opportunities.

Nearby campgrounds: Cave Point Group Use Area (Helena, MT), Chinamen’S Campground (HELENA, MT), Court Sheriff Campground (Helena, MT), Riverside Campground (Helena, MT).