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You want reservoir access for boating and fishing with paved sites and a camp host presence.
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$15 - $30/night
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Reservable
Sites
48 campsites
Season
Open May 2 - Septemb...
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$15 - $30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
48 campsites
Season
Open May 2 - Septemb...
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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7700 Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, MT, 59601, USA
You want reservoir access for boating and fishing with paved sites and a camp host presence.
You need shade cover or guaranteed rule enforcement during busy weekends.
Context for the broader area surrounding Court Sheriff 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, sunny weather (typical daytime highs around 75–90°F / 24–32°C, cool nights in the 45–55°F / 7–13°C range) and the full suite of water-based recreation on Canyon Ferry Reservoir — boating, swimming, wake sports, and shore fishing are at their peak. Campsites along the water fill quickly on weekends and holidays, so reservations are recommended well in advance. Expect busy but well-supported facilities, paved pathways, and long daylight hours that make exploring the shoreline, Peak months: July, August, June, May Avoid: October, November, December, January
Peak season for boating, swimming, fishing; lively but can be crowded on weekends.
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Court Sheriff Campground is located at the north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir and provides a mix of modern and natural amenities, making it popular among campers. The campground has 48 paved campsites, mostly located near the water, with facilities designed to accommodate a range of activities. Services available during peak summer months include vault toilets, potable water, trash collection, and recycling containers. A campground host is also on-site to assist visitors.
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