$10
Chinamen's
Total sites: 37
Available Tonight: 35
Available this Weekend: 35
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 35
Available this Weekend: 35
Booking Window: 6 months
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Chinamen's Campground, MT - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Chinamen's Campground in Lewis and Clark County is located just 29 min east of Helena, MT with an elevation of 3,890 feet. There are a total of 37 campsites including 6 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid September. 30 sites can accommodate RVs between 14 and 44 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $10.00 per night. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (65)
3.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 34% | |
| 4 star | 26% | |
| 3 star | 14% | |
| 2 star | 15% | |
| 1 star | 9% |
@KassiNF35DB65A · Camped on Aug 30, 2025 at Campsite #3
The sites are pretty small and close together, not a lot of space for a tent. I'm glad I purchased 2 spaces next to each other. 2 tents would have never fit into one space, even with 1 tent it was too close to the fire pit for safety. Our picnic table was practically touching the neighbors tent. Without having the 2 spaces it wouldn't have been enough space for a family. Odd piles of rocks randomly. They kind of need an overhaul and maybe somehow separate the spots so people stay within their own space
@JaimeR021E5E17 · Camped on Aug 28, 2025 at Campsite #25
Please DO NOT bring the camp host back next year!! They are quite lazy. Bathrooms are usually not horrible and this 4 days we were camping, they were absolutely disgusting! Come on, it was Labor Day weekend! You don't EVER see the woman, just the man and VERY RARELY!! They are not available like camp hosts should be and they are clearly not peoply people. They don't welcome you (like the guy previously did). Our fire pit was completely full of ash and there was trash under the picnic table...Pretty sure all that should have been taken care of before we got there so we could enjoy our camping spot, but we had to clean it up before we could.
@JeannaV6FB0BD8 · Camped on Aug 13, 2025 at Campsite #21
They need to make camp spot big for camper to greet in out easier.
@RichardM509620 · Camped on Jul 16, 2025 at Campsite #23
Camp Host is wasting space for someone who could be more helpful and understanding of what and why people go camping. Allows buddies to play loud music whenever they want, ruining the peaceful environment.
@NathanW5769902 · Camped on Jul 15, 2025 at Campsite #28
Very clean and nice. Camp host was very kind and helpful!
@WillWD888FE26C · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #17
Great Lake access
@DAVIDJ6790409 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #9
Camp hosts were very nice. The camp sites were nice and clean.
@MichaelB697476 · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #21
Everything was good accept for the non stop barking dogs. That needs to be addressed because even people just enjoying the lake down there gets disrupted by that. And I love dogs!
@DonT7507581 · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #29
Tight spaces, hopefully your neighbors are friendly. I will try somewhere else next time.
@LilyAA2BFAC445 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #4
The host was very friendly. The views are beautiful and it was quiet and peaceful. Very clean.
@KelleyJC98C2D4 · Camped on Aug 19, 2024 at Campsite #19
Place was alright. Small spaces
@CarissaJC57D3F · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #26
Excellent location, scenic sites. Some sites are very spacious but a few have almost no room even for a small 1-2 person tent and a car top tent would be the only option in this case. Fortunately I was able to change sites once I arrived or it would not have been a great exprience. Overall great campground, will return.
@KristaMiC1AEE5 · Camped on Jul 5, 2024 at Campsite #4
Campsites in the lower numbers are closest to the lake. Be sure to bring swimsuits, kayaks, beach chairs and inflatable toys. Also bring shade shelters as there are no trees near the water's edge.
@CierraW63C240A · Camped on Jun 30, 2024 at Campsite #2
First time ever and it was amazing!!! Nothing to complain about!
@AlexandraDF119 · Camped on Jun 7, 2024 at Campsite #33
Beautiful lake access, decent campsite size, and clean bathrooms! The only thing that I didnt love was the entrance because its right in front of a big turn. Obviously theres no controlling that but just be aware! I would definitely stay here again. Probably in a site closer to the lake if possible but the entire campsite is an easy walk to the beach area.
@RichardM509620 · Camped on Aug 26, 2023 at Campsite #7
Close to the restrooms friendly people good experience
@MariaM4161283 · Camped on Aug 25, 2023 at Campsite #10
Only thing I didn't like was our campsite had no shade. Everything else was perfect!
@MaarkBB43AE047 · Camped on Aug 3, 2023 at Campsite #8
This is a perfect campground for little kids and adults as well! We had five sites that were easily accessible. The host was excellent and very personable. First time stayeng there, but not the last!!
@KarleenS523DDF · Camped on Jul 28, 2023 at Campsite #16
Campground was very clean. We were surprised at the number of day-users but that didnt impact our stay. We were out in our kayaks most of the day.
@TimS7118881 · Camped on Jul 22, 2023 at Campsite #23
Campsite was way to small
@RYANB8651630 · Camped on Jul 19, 2023 at Campsite #35
Beautiful spot, great sites. One o f the bathrooms was pretty gnarly, the camp host needed to take a hose to it, it was real stank. Otherwise a perfect camping stay. Will be staying here again.
@staceyd6239896 · Camped on Jul 17, 2023 at Campsite #9
My site had no shade all day but the paddling I did on the lake and the easy access made up for it. The campground is also day use area and locals love it. The toilets were always clean and the camp host does a great job of maintaining the sites and the beach.
@CarolynM7E3184 · Camped on Jul 15, 2023 at Campsite #35
We booked a site online and then when we arrived, someone else was already set up on our site. They said they had reserved that site months ago. We went to the camp Host, who had an Off Duty sign added to his Camp Host sign. We asked him to help us with the mix up regarding the site we reserved. He said we should talk to the people on our site and tell them to leave. He did not come to the site, nor was he willing to check any reservation records. We had the impression a lot of site reservations were mixed up in this campground, and that the camp Host really didnt care.
@HollyS6412107 · Camped on Jul 14, 2023 at Campsite #8
We love camping at Canyon Ferry's Chinaman campground. Spots 7 & 8 are on the look right by the water. It can get a little warm mid-day, but you get a great breeze off the lake at night. It is a great little cove to explore and there are plenty of spots to put your chair in the water and just watch the world go by. Kim's Marina is right next store so if you forgot anything you can pick it up there. Nick, this year's camp host, is a great resource and we look forward to seeing him and Scooter every time we stay.
@JerryD9423734 · Camped on Jul 14, 2023 at Campsite #7
Camp host always seemed to be off duty. Not sure what all their duties are or when they should be around.Noisy group one night until about midnight. Bathrooms were clean.
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