Helena, MT

Jo Bonner Campground

Availability

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About this spot

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.

Typical weather

Canyon Ferry Reservoir

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Canyon Ferry Reservoir, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.37°JJanuary: average water temperature 37°F38°FFebruary: average water temperature 38°F38°MMarch: average water temperature 38°F41°AApril: average water temperature 41°F47°MMay: average water temperature 47°F53°JJune: average water temperature 53°F59°JJuly: average water temperature 59°F58°AAugust: average water temperature 58°F59°SSeptember: average water temperature 59°F54°OOctober: average water temperature 54°F49°NNovember: average water temperature 49°F40°DDecember: average water temperature 40°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 47 field-sample stations

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