Jo Bonner

Jo Bonner Campground offers convenient year-round access to Canyon Ferry Reservoir on the Missouri River, located 30 miles east of Helena near the northeastern end of the lake. The facility features a concrete boat ramp with a seasonal floating dock, making it suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and larger motorboats. The campground provides 27 paved campsites, a day-use picnic area, and an accessible fishing dock. From Townsend, take MT Highway 12/287 north, turn right onto Spokane Creek Road for 4.6 miles, then continue on Canyon Ferry Road for 7.9 miles before turning onto East Shore Drive.

Canyon Ferry Reservoir spans 33,500 surface acres with 96 miles of shoreline, offering excellent conditions for paddling and fishing for rainbow trout, perch, ling, and walleye. The area is popular year-round—summer brings jet skiers and windsurfers, while winter attracts ice fishermen and skaters. Camping fees apply only during peak season (first weekend of May through second weekend of September). For reservations and current conditions, contact the campground at 406-475-3921. Several other campgrounds are nearby if Jo Bonner is full.

Overview
Jo Bonner Campground is located at the Northeastern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir; 30 miles east of Helena, Montana and offers year-round access to a wide range of recreational opportunities. Jo Bonner Campground is named for Josephine Agnes Martin Bonner (1907-1965) by Montana's Governor John Bonner (1902-1970). Today, Jo Bonner Campground is a small quaint campground that offers...

Overview
Jo Bonner Campground is located at the Northeastern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir; 30 miles east of Helena, Montana and offers year-round access to a wide range of recreational opportunities. Jo Bonner Campground is named for Josephine Agnes Martin Bonner (1907-1965) by Montana's Governor John Bonner (1902-1970). Today, Jo Bonner Campground is a small quaint campground that offers easy access. 
Recreation
Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and ice skaters.
Facilities
Jo Bonner Campground has 17 designated campsites . Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire rings. During the recreation season facilities at Jo Bonner campground include two vault toilets, potable water, trash dumpster, and a campground host.  There is a gravel boat launch with a courtesty dock located just outside of the campground.
Natural Features
Jo Bonner Campground is located at northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir between the Big Belt and Elkhorns mountain ranges.   

Nearby Attractions
Jo Bonner Campground on Canyon Ferry Reservoir is located halfway between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park along with the capital city of Helena, Montana. For up to date events visit, www.helenamt.com.

Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.

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