Court Sheriff Campground
The campground is partially open. A shoreline protection project that began Spring 2026 has temporarily closed sites 2, 3, and 12-48. Sites 1 and 4-11 remain available for reservation through Recreation.gov. Closed sites will reopen as work is completed.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 10 at 12:32AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of between 2 to 5 inches across lower elevations, with 5 to 8 inches in the mountains. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 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
Court Sheriff Campground is located at the very north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Montana Highway 284. Named for Court Sheriff, an 1865 Illinois transplant who worked the local mines before establishing a general store, livery stable, and hotel in Canyon Ferry by 1883. The campground features 48 paved campsites, with most sites positioned directly along the waterfront. Canyon Ferry Reservoir spans 33,500 surface acres with 96 miles of shoreline, offering excellent fishing for rainbow trout, perch, ling, and walleye. Water activities include motor boating, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, jet skiing, windsurfing, water skiing, and swimming. Winter brings ice fishing, ice boating, and ice skating. The campground sits between the Big Belt Mountains to the east and the Elkhorn Mountains to the west. Helena, the state capital, is 30 miles west. The location is roughly equidistant between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks.
Directions
From Helena, head north on MT Highway 12/287. Turn right onto Spokane Creek Road at the yellow flashing light. Follow Spokane Creek Road for 4.6 miles, then turn right onto County Road 430/Canyon Ferry Road. Continue to Court Sheriff Campground on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $15 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| dagallagher@usbr.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (406) 475-3921 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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