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Canyon Ferry Lake Dispersed Camping Area

Canyon Ferry Lake Dispersed Camping Area is located near Canyon Ferry Lake in Montana. The terrain consists of open spaces with views of the lake and surrounding hills. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness and Helena National Forest, with temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer.

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Location

Canyon Ferry Lake Dispersed Camping Area is located in Montana

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46.54573753 N
111.5720107 W

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DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Aug. 13, 2025

No shade and lots of wind!

Skip the first entrance on the right and go to the second or third to get to the NF land before you go to the marina. There isn't much shade anywhere except on the west side of the Bay. Vault toilets and fire pits and picnic tables provided and there is free drinking and washing water at the marina including ice sales and quarter pay showers and a boat ramp. Anyone can use the boat ramp that there are no launching facilities elsewhere. Shore is Rocky but beautiful with fantastic sunsets to the west over the hills across the reservoir but again, very little shade.

SiteUnder only tree available !
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jun. 14, 2025

Goose Bay CC

Plenty of boondocking sites as you approach the campground. The campground, offers full hooks and dry camp. There's a small "C" store, a dump station, propane exchange, showers, drinking water and a boat ramp. You'll need to make reservations for the campground. Come early for boondocking, it fills up by the weekend.

SiteBoondocking
Month of VisitJune

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there cell phone reception at Canyon Ferry Lake Dispersed Camping Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and good coverage for Verizon.