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You want direct lake access for fishing and boating near Helena with clean facilities and helpful on-site hosts.
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$10 - $90/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
36 campsites
Season
Open from the 1st we...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$10 - $90/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
36 campsites
Season
Open from the 1st we...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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7700 Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, MT, 59601, USA
You want direct lake access for fishing and boating near Helena with clean facilities and helpful on-site hosts.
You need shaded sites or a smooth access road without washboard conditions.
Context for the broader area surrounding White Earth Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Canyon+Ferry+Dam">Canyon Ferry Dam</a> and reservoir are located in Montana about 50 miles downstream from where the Gallatin, Madison, and Jefferson Rivers join to form the Missouri River. The reservoir has approximately 35,200 water surface acres, 9,360 land acres and 76 miles of shoreline, and offers excellent fishing opportunity for rainbow trout, perch, ling, and walleye. There are three marina concessions (Goose Bay Marina, Kim's Marina and Yacht Basin Marina) on the reservoir which provide a variety of public recreation facilities and services such as boat launching, camping, rental docks, small stores, etc. Reclamation also provides campgrounds, day use and picnic areas, concrete boat launches, and a seasonal visitor center. A wildlife management area at the end of the reservoir is managed by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks and is home to a colony of terns and pelicans. The upland areas around the reservoir provide habitat for Chestnut-collared Longspurs and Long-billed Curlews, as well as hundreds of Pronghorn antelope, mule deer and white tail deer. <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/gp-bin/arcweb_cfr.pl">Current Reservoir Levels</a>
About 21 miles east of Helena, Montana on US 12-287.
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Best season: summer. Summer offers warm, reliably dry weather (daytime highs often 75–90°F, nights 40–55°F) and full access to the reservoir’s boat ramp, swimming areas, and peak fishing season—making water-based recreation the primary draw. Campsites are busiest in July and early August—expect weekends to fill—so book ahead for shoreline sites; wildlife viewing is excellent at dawn and dusk. Occasional fast-moving hail or late-afternoon storms can occur, so bring layered clothing and a quick shelter plan. Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: October, November, December, January
Primary season for boating, swimming, fishing; warm days but can be crowded/noisy.
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The White Earth Campground offers a range of amenities suited for a mix of recreational activities. Notable features include 36 designated campsites, a boat ramp, a parking area for boat trailers, and the White Earth Group Use Shelter with electrical power. The site also includes vault toilets, potable water, trash and recycling facilities, and campground hosts during peak summer months. User reviews commonly highlight the availability of clean bathrooms and well-maintained grounds.
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