Chinamens Gulch at Canyon Ferry Reservoir is located near Helena, Montana, offering a landscape of open spaces and water views. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include [Canyon Ferry Lake](https://thedyrt.com/camping/montana/near/canyon-ferry-lake) for boating and fishing, and the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness for hiking and exploring.

## Overview

 Review campsite details -- RV's larger than 20 feet long maybe be to large for many of the campsites. This Campground is located at the very northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Montana Highway 284 and offers year-round access to a wide range of recreational opportunities. The Canyon Ferry area has a rich mining history. In the 1850s the gold rush hit the Canyon Ferry area attracting miners from all over the United States in the hopes of striking it rich. 
## 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. 
## Natural Features

 This Campground sits at the north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir between the Big Belt and Elkhorns mountain ranges. 
## Nearby Attractions

 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.

Chinamens Gulch - Canyon Ferry Reservoir USBR

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If you like a party spot to camp, it’s a fun option. Often crowded. 

Party spot

Chinamen's Campground has 30+ sites however most of the sites are small and many tent campers may have a hard time finding a spot to pitch a tent in many of the sites. Good sites fill up fast. Campground has a boat launch area. An ADA spot and Vault toilet is available.

Large campground but most sites are small

NO PRIVACY IF THE SITE IS FULL.
THERE IS A FRIENDLY DEER THAT CAME OVER TO ENJOY THE SALT AND VINEGAR CHIPS MY HUSBAND WAS EATING HAHA. A NICE AREA TO PITCH A TENT IF U DONT WANT TO LEAVE THE LAKE FOR A COUPLE DAYS. NOT A PLACE TO ENJOY THE QUIET AND SOLITUDE

REALLY ENJOY THIS SPOT BUT THE SITES ARE VERY SMALL

Excellent little camp spot. Sites are close together, so no very private but the beach access for everyone is great. This campground is technically closed so there is no charge to stay here between the end of September and May 2nd. There is one pit toilet open but it’s not maintained so bring your own TP if you visit off season.  

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