Chinamen's Campground
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About Chinamen's Campground
Chinamen's Campground is a national park campground at Canyon Ferry Lake in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Canyon Ferry Lake around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Chinamen's Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 44 ft. Campers rate it 3.9/5 across 38 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Canyon Ferry Lake include Court Sheriff Campground, Cave Point Group Use Area, Jo Bonner Campground , Riverside Campground and Hellgate Campground.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 101 · 2024: 103 · 2025: 148
Location
Address
Helena, Montana
Coordinates
46.6548, -111.7053
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 343 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Court Sheriff Campground
Canyon Ferry Lake
Cave Point Group Use Area
Canyon Ferry Lake
Jo Bonner Campground
Canyon Ferry Lake
Riverside Campground
Canyon Ferry Lake
Hellgate Campground
Canyon Ferry Lake
Bar Gulch Cabin
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
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Chinamen's Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Chinamen's Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Chinamen's Campground?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Chinamen's Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Chinamen's Campground right now?
Chinamen's Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Chinamen's Campground located?
Chinamen's Campground is located in Canyon Ferry Lake, near Helena, Montana.
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