White Earth Campground
Canyon Ferry Lake — riverside, fishing
Location: Helena, MT, MT
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$90 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (84 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.
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, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/white-earth-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Federal campground on Canyon Ferry Reservoir with 36 tent sites, fire rings, and a camp host on-site. Campers praise the clean bathrooms, great views, and quiet atmosphere with a 4.3/5 rating from 104 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Osprey, Pronghorn, Great-tailed Grackle, and American Robin observed in the area within 8km.
Insider tips for White Earth Campground: Book early — this federal campground fills up quickly. Bring your own firewood; rangers do not sell wood on-site. Arrive before dark; the campground is pitch black at night and difficult to locate.
Skip White Earth Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. You prefer walk-up camping — reservations required online..
Best time to visit White Earth Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though early booking is essential as a federal campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Hellgate Campground (Helena, MT), Jo Bonner Campground (HELENA, MT), Cave Point Group Use Area (Helena, MT), Chinamen’S Campground (HELENA, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at White Earth Campground
Cell signal at White Earth Campground (Helena, MT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this federal campground fills up quickly.
Bring your own firewood; rangers do not sell wood on-site.
Arrive before dark; the campground is pitch black at night and difficult to locate.
Campground operates year-round, though early booking is essential as a federal campground.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Canyon Ferry Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Canyon Ferry Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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