Chinamen's Campground
Open for reservations. Reservations available via Recreation.gov up to six months in advance. Unreserved sites available first-come, first-served. Check-in 5pm, check-out 4pm. Quiet hours 10pm to 7am.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 11 at 10:29AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches across lower elevations, with up to 7 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Canyon Ferry Area, Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Northwest Beaverhead County, and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds combined with the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to between the evening through late morning hours.
About
Chinamen's Campground occupies the northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir between the Big Belt and Elkhorn mountain ranges. The campground takes its name from Chinaman Cove and Chinaman Gulch, where a substantial Chinese population mined gold from the 1860s through 1890s during Montana's gold rush era. An interpretive display at the campground tells this history. The 38 campsites are arranged along gravel roads, with each site featuring a picnic table and fire ring. During summer months, the campground provides vault toilets, potable water, trash facilities, and a campground host. Sites are standard non-electric with no hookups available. Due to the compact site layouts, RVs larger than 20 feet will find most sites too small. Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers extensive year-round recreation including swimming, fishing, sailing, motorboating, kayaking, jet skiing, and water skiing in summer. Winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters, and ice skaters. The reservoir sits halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, with Helena just 30 miles west.
Directions
From Helena, take MT Highway 12/287 north to Spokane Creek Road and turn right at the yellow flashing light. Follow Spokane Creek Road for 4.6 miles and turn right onto County Road 430/Canyon Ferry Road. Continue to Chinamen's Campground on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 475-3921 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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