Chinamen's Campground
Canyon Ferry Lake, Montana
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As of October 2026, Chinamen's Campground is a campground in Montana with 37 campsites. Chinamen's Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Chinamen's Campground is located at 46.6548° N, 111.7053° W.
- people allowed on each site
- 8
Chinamen's Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Stay and booking rules
- Mid-stay changes allowed
- Group bookings open: 6 Months
- Changes allowed: 2 change(s) per reservation
- Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
- Maximum stay: 14 days
Published by Recreation.gov for Chinamen's Campground, read on September 30, 2026.
Campsites at Chinamen's Campground
- Standard 37
- Accessible 2
What an RV fits
- 20 ft2 sites
- 25 ft5 sites
- 30 ft4 sites
- 35 ft2 sites
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Gravel road.
Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, wildlife, water sports.
All sites at Chinamen's Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Max RV | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 002 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 003 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 004 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 005 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 006 | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | - |
| 007 | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | - |
| 008 | Standard | 8 | 25 ft | - |
| 009 | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | - |
| 010 | Standard | 8 | 35 ft | Accessible |
| 012 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 013 | Standard | 8 | 25 ft | - |
| 014 | Standard | 8 | 25 ft | - |
| 015 | Standard | 8 | 25 ft | - |
| 016 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 017 | Standard | 8 | 20 ft | - |
| 018 | Standard | 8 | 20 ft | - |
| 019 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 020 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Max RV | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 021 | Standard | 8 | 25 ft | - |
| 022 | Standard | 8 | 35 ft | Accessible |
| 023 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 024 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 025 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 026 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 027 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 028 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 029 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 030 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 031 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 032 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 033 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 034 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 035 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 036 | Standard | 8 | 30 ft | - |
| 037 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
| 038 | Standard | 8 | - | - |
About Chinamen's Campground
Overview
- 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 attracting miners from all over the United States in the hopes of striking it rich.
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
This Campground has 38 campsites many of the campsites are too small for RVs larger than 20 feet long. The campground has gravel roads with campsites containing a picnic table and a fire ring. During the summer months services include vault toilets, potable water, trash, and a campground host.
Natural Features
This Campground sits at the north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir between the Big Belt and Elkhorn’s mountain ranges.
Nearby Attractions
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.
Rules and notices at Chinamen's Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Chinamen's Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
Rv's Longer than 20 ft. may be difficult to accommodate.
No show reservations are subject to cancellation after the third night.
Campsites must be occupied each night.
Personal property used to reserve campsites, including RVs and tents will be removed in accordance with 43 CFR Part 423.23.
All campsites are to be considered single unit sites unless marked as a double site. Single campsites are limited to one camping / sleeping unit per campsite. An exception will be made for parents with young children; Parents may have one additional tent for children under the age of 18.
Pets must be physically constrained by a leash under 6' in length or a structure. Do not leave pets left unattended. It is your responsibility to clean up after your own pet.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Be considerate of other campers. Activities and noise should be kept to a level that does not disturb other campers. Generators are not allowed during quiet hours. The use of loud, profane, or abusive language or music is prohibited.
Check in time is 5pm. Check out time is 4pm.
While at Canyon Ferry Reservoir:
CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that comes in contact with water. Never dump unwanted bait, worms, fish parts or other organisms into the water. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/
STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. REMOVE plants, seeds, animals and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicle. CLEAN your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. STAY on designated roads and trails and use local firewood. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/
Chinamen's Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Chinamen's Campground?
Chinamen's Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 37 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.
How do I find last-minute availability at Chinamen's Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Chinamen's Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Chinamen's Campground have?
Chinamen's Campground has 37 campsites.
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