Jo Bonner Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Peak season runs from the first weekend of May through the second weekend of September. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.
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
Jo Bonner Campground occupies a scenic spot at the northeastern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, roughly 30 miles east of Helena, Montana. Named for Josephine Agnes Martin Bonner by Governor John Bonner, this small Bureau of Reclamation campground provides 17 standard nonelectric campsites suitable for tents, trailers, and RVs up to 37 feet. Each site features a picnic table and fire ring on gravel pads. The campground includes two vault toilets, potable water, and trash service during the recreation season. A campground host is present. Just outside the campground, a gravel boat launch with courtesy dock offers direct access to Canyon Ferry's 33,500 surface acres for fishing, boating, kayaking, and water skiing. Canyon Ferry Reservoir lies between the Big Belt and Elkhorn mountain ranges, positioned roughly halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. The reservoir supports year-round recreation including ice fishing and ice skating in winter months.
Directions
From Townsend, MT, head north on MT Highway 12/287. Turn right onto Spokane Creek Road and follow for 4.6 miles. Turn right onto County Road 430/Canyon Ferry Road and continue 7.9 miles. Turn right onto East Shore Drive and continue 0.3 miles to Jo Bonner Campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 100ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 37ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| dagallagher@usbr.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (406) 475-3921 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USBR Canyon Ferry Reservoir |
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