Anglers and paddlers find direct water access at White Earth Campground, a Bureau of Reclamation facility positioned along Canyon Ferry Lake's shoreline. The campground sits six miles down a well-maintained gravel road from the main highway, with Jules S. noting it's "super easy (no potholes) & big rig friendly." Sites spread across open terrain with many positioned directly on the water's edge.
The campground operates as both a day-use area and overnight facility, creating busier conditions during daylight hours around the boat ramp and beach area before quieting down in the evening. Each site includes a picnic table and fire pit, with pit toilets and potable water stations distributed throughout the grounds. Campers report decent cell service and open sky conditions favorable for satellite internet. The exposed location can generate wind depending on site selection, though some spots offer natural windbreaks.
Reservations through Recreation.gov help secure waterfront sites, which fill quickly during peak season. Pet-friendly camping near Canyon Ferry Lake allows dogs throughout the area. Evening mosquito activity increases near the water, so insect protection proves essential for comfortable lakeside camping.
Description
Overview
White Earth Group Use Shelter is located at White Earth Campground, just east of the town of Winston, Montana, on Canyon Ferry Reservoir. In 1805, the Lewis and Clark expedition passed through this region. On July 22, 1805, Sacagawea recognizes the country and assures the men that the three forks of the Missouri were of no great distance. This news gave the expedition hope in the anticipation of soon reaching the headwaters of the Missouri River.
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 and ice skaters.
Facilities
White Earth Group Use Shelter is 30' X 44' shelter with electrical power. The shelter has 8 picnic tables, 5 campsites and an accessible vault toilet. White Earth Campground has 36 designated campsites, a boat ramp, and a parking area for boat trailers. During the peak summer months services include vault toilets, potable water, trash, recycling containers and campground hosts.
Natural Features
White Earth Campground sits along the banks of Canyon Ferry Reservoir in the open valley between the Big Belt and Elkhorn mountain ranges.
Nearby Attractions
White Earth Group Use Shelter is located halfway between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. The city of Helena, MT, the state's capital, is 25 miles away. For up-to-date events visitwww.helenamt.com/
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.
Fee Info
We only charge fees during "Peak Seasons" the 1st weekend of May through the second weekend of September.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWhite Earth Campground is located in Montana near Townsend
Directions
Heading north along MT highway 12/287 from Townsend. Drive north to the town of Winston, MT, and turn right onto Beaver Creek Road and follow the road 5.5 miles to the campground.
Address
7700 Canyon Ferry Road
Helena, MT 59601
Coordinates
46.521075 N
111.5878778 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 7/13/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/13/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 7/13/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/13/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 39 min from Helena, MT
- 1 hr 22 min from Bozeman, MT
- 1 hr 51 min from Great Falls, MT
- 2 hrs 22 min from Missoula, MT










