Chinamen's Campground
Canyon Ferry Lake
Chinamen's Campground in Montana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
Review campsite details -- RV's larger than 20 feet long maybe be to large for many of the campsites. This Campground is located at the very northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Montana Highway 284 and offers year-round access to a wide range of recreational opportunities. The Canyon Ferry area has a rich mining history. In the 1850’s the gold rush hit the Canyon Ferry area
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 14.6 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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💡 Insider tips from campers
❓ Chinamen's Campground FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Chinamen's Campground?
Chinamen's Campground in Montana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Chinamen's Campground when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Chinamen's Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Chinamen's Campground and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Chinamen's Campground a good campground?
Chinamen's Campground holds an average rating of 3.6/5 from 79 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Chinamen's Campground located?
Chinamen's Campground is located in Canyon Ferry Lake, Montana. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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