Court Sheriff Campground

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Bureau of Reclamation

Campground · Bureau of Reclamation Fees: We only charge fees during "Peak Seasons" the 1st weekend of May through the second weekend of September. Overview Court Sheriff Campground is located at the very north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Montana Highway 284. Court Sheriff Campground offers year-round access to a wide range of recreational opportunities. Court Sheriff Campground is named for the Sheriff family. In 1865 Court Sheriff moved into the region from the state of Illinois to Montana to work the mines. Court Sheriff first worked the mines in Diamond City, then hired on as a carpenter to help build a wooden flume for the Magpie-Gave Hill ditch. In 1875 he opened a general mercantile to serve the miners east of the Missouri River at Cavetown. He moved to nearby Canyon Ferry in 1880, and by 1883 had established a general store and later added a livery stable and two-and-a-half-story hotel. Recreation Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational… Getting there: Heading north along MT highway 12/287, drive north to Spokane Creek Rd and turn right Yellow flashing light. Follow Spokane Creek Rd for 4.6 mi and turn right onto Co Rd 430/Canyon Ferry Rd and continue on to Court Sheriff Campground. The campground will be on the right. Phone: 406-475-3921 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/250001 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: BOR