Canyon Ferry Lake

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Bureau of Reclamation, Canyon Ferry Field Office, 7700 Canyon Ferry Road
Helena, MT 59602
Canyon Ferry Dam and reservoir are located in Montana about 50 miles downstream from where the Gallatin, Madison, and Jefferson Rivers join to form the Missouri River. The reservoir has approximately 35,200 water surface acres, 9,360 land acres and 76 miles of shoreline, and offers excellent fishing opportunity for rainbow trout, perch, ling, and walleye. There are three marina concessions (Goose Bay Marina, Kim's Marina and Yacht Basin Marina) on the reservoir which provide a variety of public recreation facilities and services such as boat launching, camping, rental docks, small stores, etc. Reclamation also provides campgrounds, day use and picnic areas, concrete boat launches, and a seasonal visitor center. A wildlife management area at the end of the reservoir is managed by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks and is home to a colony of terns and pelicans. The upland areas around the reservoir provide habitat for Chestnut-collared Longspurs and Long-billed Curlews, as well as hundreds of Pronghorn antelope, mule deer and white tail deer. Current Reservoir Levels

Directions

About 21 miles east of Helena, Montana on US 12-287.

Reviews

849 reviews
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julie j
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Reviewed a month ago
We rented the big group site lewis and clark A for an annual family party and the camp host was beyond helpful and amazing..He and his wife are so awesome in so many ways...wonderful experience and hope they are there next season as well...thanks so much. Julie Johnson East Helena.
Edith S
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Finally arrived at the park after midnight after following Google Maps to incorrect location. The campground layout map was not lit; we chose an unoccupied site for the night and relocated to our site in daylight. Regrettably, we enjoyed our beautiful site for a short time; clean facilities; beautiful views; peaceful; great to be close to Helena for services - we needed tire repair.
Kerry H
Loop:B
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Reviewed 2 months ago
We've never been able to get on the lake, and it was great. it is more windy though, and can be chilly still in june.
Kerry H
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Riverside is an annual camp weekend for us. We really liked our spot this time. The campground in general is more run-down than it used to be, but still easy to get to, spots are roomy and convenient location to amenities.
John G
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Was great and quiet this time of year! The site is very level and large with a great view of the river. Justin the camp host is awesome and does a great job!
Barry F
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Reviewed 2 months ago
very windy night but a good night sleep for a one night stay

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Campgrounds

Canyon Ferry Lake has 6 campgrounds, 237 campsites in total.

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