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Quick facts

LocationEast Helena, Montana
Guest rating4.0 / 5 (71 reviews)
Maximum RV length47 ft (longest listed site)
HookupsNone listed
RV sites37
Pets allowedYes
Book onRecreation.gov

Amenities

  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 47 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • Pets allowed Pets allowed, per the listing. Restrictions may apply.
  • Lake access Lake access per the listing; not every site is on the water.
  • Primitive No hookups and vault toilets, per the listing.

From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.

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  • Court Sheriff Campground East Helena, MT · 0.2 mi straight-line
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  • Riverside Campground Helena, MT · 1.4 mi straight-line
  • Hellgate Campground Spokane Creek, MT · 4 mi straight-line
  • Devil's Elbow Campground Helena, MT · 5.9 mi straight-line
  • White Sandy Campground Helena, MT · 10.5 mi straight-line
  • Grey Sandy Campground Helena, MT · 10.7 mi straight-line
  • Black Sandy State Park Helena, MT · 10.8 mi straight-line
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RVs near this campground

Picks are 47 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Bozeman (Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN)), about 66 mi straight-line from Chinamen's Campground. RV rentals in Bozeman

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Pick up in Three Forks

2018 Forest River Heritage Glen 30 ft

Travel trailerTowableSleeps 8 5 (1)
Three Forks, MT · 24 mi from Bozeman (straight-line)
Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDeliveryPets OK

Where Chinamen's Campground fits

Nearest alternatives
Court Sheriff Campground (0.2 mi) · Jo Bonner Campground (1.2 mi) · Riverside Campground (1.4 mi)

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Chinamen's Campground, not driving.

  • Closest private full-hookupGrey Sandy Campground10.7 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesFull Hookup RV Sites: 30/50 Amp Pull Thru: from $60/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗

Not confirmed open for your dates

  • Closest public campgroundCourt Sheriff Campground0.2 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeJo Bonner Campground1.2 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Next closestRiverside Campground1.4 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night

Grey Sandy Campground

10.7 mi from Chinamen's Campground (straight-line) 3.8 · 20 Campspot reviews
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Sites from $25/night
$50 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
First come, first served

Devil's Elbow Campground

5.9 mi from Chinamen's Campground (straight-line) 4.0 · 130 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
No reservations, so no live availability
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
View Campsites
Check dates on Recreation.gov

Court Sheriff Campground

0.2 mi from Chinamen's Campground (straight-line) 5.0 · 157 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Check dates on Recreation.gov
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Chinamen's Campground

Private campground · Helena

This weekend · Check dates on Recreation.gov

4.0 on Recreation.gov · 71 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
SitesAmenitiesReviewsLocationPolicies
  • Big rigs
  • Pets allowed
  • Lake access
  • Primitive

About this campground

Chinamen's Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Helena. It lists 37 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 47 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.

Highlights

  • Beach accessListed amenity on Recreation.gov
  • Rigs up to 47 ftLongest RV site on the Recreation.gov site list
  • Pets allowedListed on Recreation.gov

Good for

Big rigs (up to 47 ft)Tent campingDogsBeach trips

Know before you go

  • No hookups are listed.
  • Longest listed RV site is 47 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • Accessible Campsites
  • Accessible Vault Toilets
  • Beach Access
  • Host
  • Lake Access
  • Vault Toilets
All amenities

Amenities

Accessible CampsitesAccessible Vault ToiletsBeach AccessHostLake AccessVault ToiletsWater Seasonal

Nearby activities

BoatingCampingWater Activities

Find your campsite

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Sites open for your whole stay

Check dates on Recreation.gov. Rates are listed rates, not an offer.

Site 001 · Standard Nonelectric
Up to 8 peopleSite length up to 18 ftNo hookups
Check availability

Opens site 001 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$10/night
Site 002 · Standard Nonelectric
Up to 8 peopleSite length up to 22 ftNo hookups
Check availability

Opens site 002 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$10/night
Site 003 · Standard Nonelectric
Up to 8 peopleSite length up to 33 ftNo hookups
Check availability

Opens site 003 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$10/night
Site 004 · Standard Nonelectric
Up to 8 peopleSite length up to 37 ftNo hookups
Check availability

Opens site 004 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$10/night
Site 005 · Standard Nonelectric
Up to 8 peopleSite length up to 27 ftNo hookups
Check availability

Opens site 005 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$10/night
Site 006 · Standard Nonelectric
Up to 8 peopleSite length up to 32 ftNo hookups
Check availability

Opens site 006 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$10/night
Site 007 · Standard Nonelectric
Up to 8 peopleSite length up to 37 ftNo hookups
Check availability

Opens site 007 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$10/night
Site 008 · Standard Nonelectric
Up to 8 peopleSite length up to 27 ftNo hookups
Check availability

Opens site 008 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$10/night

Book with Recreation.gov

You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

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What guests say

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (71 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.

“They need to make camp spot big for camper to greet in out easier. ”

Jeanna V 3 · Aug 2025 · Recreation.gov

Location & access

7700 CANYON FERRY RD · Directions ↗

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 47 ft.

Location

7700 CANYON FERRY RD
Open in Google Maps ↗

Policies

Check-in
05:00 PM
Check-out
04:00 PM
Max stay
14 nights
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Campfires
Allowed (per listing)

About

Chinamen's Campground sits at the very north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, about 30 miles east of Helena, framed by the Big Belt and Elkhorn mountain ranges. The reservoir here is part of a much larger system that offers roughly 35,200 acres of water and 76 miles of shoreline, and the surrounding uplands support pronghorn, mule deer and white-tailed deer as well as specialty birds like Chestnut-collared Longspurs and Long-billed Curlews; a managed wildlife area at the reservoir's end even hosts colonies of terns and pelicans. Three nearby marinas (Goose Bay, Kim's and Yacht Basin) and Bureau of Reclamation facilities on the lake provide concrete boat launches, rental docks, small convenience stores and a seasonal visitor center, so you can easily stock up, launch a boat, or check current reservoir levels before heading out on the water. The campground itself offers 37 total campsites each listed for both RVs and tents but many sites are compact, and RVs longer than 20 feet may be difficult to fit comfortably. Gravel roads wind between sites that each include a picnic table and a metal fire ring; during the summer months you'll find vault toilets, potable water, trash service and a campground host on duty. Recreation is broad and seasonal: expect fishing for rainbow trout, perch, ling and walleye, paddling and quiet back-bay exploration by canoe or kayak, faster water sports and motorboating in summer, and ice fishing, ice boating and skating when the lake freezes. Fees are collected only during peak season (May 6 through Sept 10), access is available year-round, and for facility-specific questions or the latest campsite information call (406) 475-3920.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 47 ft (37 of 37 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
7700 CANYON FERRY RD (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 47 ft.
  • Rated 4.0★ across 71 Recreation.gov reviews.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

Chinamen's Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Chinamen's Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 47 ft (37 of 37 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Chinamen's Campground have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Chinamen's Campground?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Chinamen's Campground?
Allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer length
Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights
Availability not confirmed for these dates

View campground on Recreation.gov ↗

Rates & availability from Recreation.gov.

You book each site directly with Recreation.gov. Prices and availability can change until booked.

Check dates
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to see if it's open
from $145/nightvia RVshare
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The Classy Coachman

Class C motorhomeSleeps 5 5 (2)
Three Forks, MT · 24 mi from Bozeman (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 50 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $248/nightvia RVshare
Pick up in Manhattan

2001 Itasca Spirit

Class C motorhomeSleeps 8 5 (6)
Manhattan, MT · 11 mi from Bozeman (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $225/nightvia Outdoorsy
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Not listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed
Max stay14 nights max

Sources: Recreation.gov — Chinamen's Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 47 ft (37 of 37 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Road & site access
Listing 38 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (28 reports), T-Mobile 3 (12 reports), AT&T 3 (9 reports)
Shade
Listing 38 of 38 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 7700 CANYON FERRY RD (map in Location below)
Pull-through / back-in · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price
Not listed — check with campground