White Earth Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Peak season runs from the first weekend of May through the second weekend of September when fees are collected and water is available. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov. Check-in is 5pm, check-out is 4pm. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights.
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
White Earth Campground is located on Canyon Ferry Reservoir near Winston, Montana, managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. The campground sits in the open valley between the Big Belt and Elkhorn mountain ranges, offering 36 designated campsites along the reservoir's banks. In 1805, the Lewis and Clark expedition passed through this region, with Sacagawea recognizing the country and assuring the expedition that the three forks of the Missouri were near. Canyon Ferry Reservoir provides year-round recreational opportunities including swimming, fishing, sailing, motor-boating, kayaking, jet skiing, windsurfing, and water skiing. Winter draws ice fishermen and ice skaters. The campground includes a boat launch and parking area for boat trailers, along with a group use shelter that can be reserved separately. Facilities during peak summer months include accessible vault toilets, potable water, trash and recycling containers, and campground hosts. The campground is positioned halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, with Helena 25 miles away.
Directions
From Townsend, head north on MT Highway 12/287 to the town of Winston. Turn right onto Beaver Creek Road and follow it 5.5 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $90 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 475-3921 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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