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Goose Bay Marina and Campground

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Bureau of Reclamation manages this lakeside campground along Canyon Ferry Lake, accessed via a notably rough gravel road that extends several miles from the highway. The washboard surface proves challenging for RVs and trailers, with dust clouds marking the route during dry conditions. Sites accommodate rigs up to 100 feet with full hookups available, though the terrain consists largely of brown grass fields that could benefit from irrigation.

The facility provides clean restrooms and shower houses, with hot water available for 25 cents per three-minute session. Eric G. notes the bathrooms are "spotless" and praises the helpful office staff and campground hosts. A boat launch and docks serve water enthusiasts, while the adjacent marina offers additional services. Sites spread across open ground with minimal shade, making tent camping less comfortable during peak summer heat.

Electric hookups cost an additional $5 per night above the base rate, with water hookups adding another $5. The dump station charges $10 for non-hookup campers, and two water fill stations provide fresh water, though they lack threaded connections for personal filters. Aquatic invasive species inspections are mandatory before launching watercraft.

Campers seeking different accommodations can explore Goose Bay Primitive Campground, which offers free dispersed camping nearby with vault toilets and fire rings.

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46.54039995 N
111.56109955 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

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Drive Time

37 min from Helena, MT
1 hr 12 min from Bozeman, MT
1 hr 45 min from Great Falls, MT
2 hrs 14 min from Missoula, MT

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Reviews8 Camper Reviews - Goose Bay Marina and Campground

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A renovated lakefront campground with spacious sites and excellent facilities including rare shower houses. Most campers appreciated the helpful staff and full hookup options, though the access road from highway is notably rough and dusty.

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J W.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 5, 2026

Quiet, clean, and friendly

Showers are hot, clean, and forceful. Very friendly hosts. Beautiful scenery. Perfect day and night temps in early June. No heat or A/C needed.

SiteC9

Month of VisitJune

Zach P.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 20, 2021

Goose Bay - MT

We stayed the first and last nights in the free sites above the marina/campground. It’s quite pretty around Canyon Ferry Lake, and being able to stay for free is great.

We stayed a night in the main campground to dump, charge, and fill. Strong power, good water, and quiet. It’s a good spot. No frills, especially post-Labor Day, but it works.

Sitec10

Month of VisitSeptember

Eric G.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 13, 2021

Horrible Washboard Road…..Otherwise OK

The campground is nice enough, lots of brown grass throughout the park that if irrigated would look fantastic. There is a base rate for your camp spot the an up-charge of $5 a night if you have an electric spot and another $5 a night if your site has electricity. Using the dump station is $10 if you are not in full hookups, fresh water is available at two fill stations, unfortunately you cannot attach your own water filter to the fill stations as they have a hose that is not threaded and you cannot remove the hose.

THE ROAD….I’ve been on LOTS of washboarded roads in the US deserts and Mexico, but never such an unrelenting brutal one as the one to the campground from the highway. I am not the fly over at high speed guy, You may not feel the bumps in your car but your RV or trailer is being trashed. The road is also extremely dusty. If not for that road I would recommend this park, great facilities, launch ramp, docks but I am already dreading the drive back out.

The bathrooms and showers are spotless! Showers are 3 min for 25 cents.

The office staff and campground Hosts can’t be beat, the very best. They helped me immensely finding a spot during a busy summer week.

SiteC6, C4, C27

Month of VisitJuly

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K B.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 9, 2021

Great for RVs

Recently renovated, campground is really clean and spread out. Little to no shade for tent campers and bugs get horrible. Small store makes for easy extended stays.

Month of VisitAugust

Dexter I.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 14, 2018

Very nice newly developed full service campground.

This is a newly developed campground, with two shower houses(rare in Montana) with flush toilets, as well as vault toilets. The sites are all spacious enough to accommodate two vehicles, both towing trailers or boats. There are three types of sites in the campground, Rustic (no water, sewer or electricity ), Electrical Only (no water or sewer) and Full Hook-up (water, sewer and electrical hook-ups). Campground has a store and gas is available. The day use area has a frisbee-golf coarse and beach volleyball. I was very impressed with the campground, leaps and bounds above the old campground.

Month of VisitSeptember

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Dexter I.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 11, 2018

Large Primitive campground at Goose Bay

Goose Bay Primitive Campround is right next to Goose Bay Marina and Campground. The primitive campground is free. The very large disperse campground area has several Vault Toilets. Rock fire rings are at the sites. Sites are not numbered as you can camp anywhere, but the good spots have rock fire rings. Sites do not have picnic tables. Their are ADA camp sites next to each Vault Toilet. The ADA sites each have large concrete pads, picnic table and metal fire ring. We had a Boy Scout Camporee at this location a few years ago and made for a nice camp, tons of room and plenty of lake access. If you use a water craft on Canyon Ferry you must have your craft inspected and cleaned before leaving. The Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks inspection site is located at the entrance of Goose Bay Marina and Campground

Month of VisitSeptember

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Grace M.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 8, 2018

Lovely

A beautiful spot to camp, right on the water!

Jamie K.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 11, 2018

Wonderfully Accomodating

Very friendly. Campground store, campground hosts.

Lake access, boat access.

Pet friendly.

Picnic tables and gazebos throughout the park.

Clean bathrooms, outhouse and showers available.

Full electric, sewer hook up spots available.

SiteE57

Month of VisitJune

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Goose Bay Marina and Campground?

Camping at Goose Bay Marina and Campground can cost between $15.00 and $65.00 depending on the site.

Does Goose Bay Marina and Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Goose Bay Marina and Campground has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Goose Bay Marina and Campground?

Goose Bay Marina and Campground allows vehicles up to 100 feet.

Are fires allowed at Goose Bay Marina and Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Goose Bay Marina and Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Goose Bay Marina and Campground?

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

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