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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 7:30AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Park, Powell, Ravalli, Silver Bow, Sweet Grass, Sanders, Yellowstone counties in effect until 9AM on 08/11/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls, Frenchtown, Libby and Missoula are Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Dillon, Great Falls, Helena and Thompson Falls are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Butte, Cut Bank, Hamilton, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
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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