Montana · published-coordinate region
Jo Bonner Campground
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Bureau of Reclamation17Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
17Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
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. 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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 17 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
17
Vehicle limit
17
Vehicle length
17
Driveway entry
0
Shade
11
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
17
Operator directions
Heading north along MT Highway 12/287 from Townsend, MT, turn right onto Spokane Creek Road. Follow Spokane Creek Road for 4.6 miles and turn right onto County Road 430/Canyon Ferry Road and continue 7.9 miles. Turn right on to East Shore Drive and continue straight .3 miles to Jo Bonner Campground.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
17 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 17 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported 70 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: 100 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported 100 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 003 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: 20 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Not reported 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: 32 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: 30 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported 33 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: 50 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported 53 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: 47 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: 57 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: 57 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: 100 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported 100 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: 37 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 012 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: 37 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 013 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: 47 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 014 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: 47 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 015 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: 90 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported 90 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported 100 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 017 Loop not specified Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported 100 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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