Established Camping
Indian Road Campground
Indian Road Campground, near Helena, Montana, is a straightforward spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. It offers basic amenities like picnic tables and fire rings at each site, making it a decent choice for a night under the stars.
This campground is right next to the highway and the Missouri River, so you can expect some noise from passing traffic. However, many visitors found it to be a quiet place to relax, especially in the evening. There's a small fishing pond for kids, which is a nice touch, though be aware of the leech warnings around the water.
While the campground doesn’t have drinking water or trash services, campers appreciate the free access and the chance to enjoy nature. As one reviewer noted, “It’s free and has a picnic table and fire ring at each site.” Just remember to bring your own water and pack out your trash.
If you’re looking for a simple, no-frills camping experience close to Helena, Indian Road Campground might just fit the bill.
Description
Bureau of Land Management
Canyon Ferry Lake
Overview
Indian Road Group Use Shelter is located at the southern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, just north of Townsend. It can accommodate up to 75 people and is attached to Indian Road campground. This 33___ X44___ shelter offers 8 picnic tables and 2 grills. Two vault toilets are located just across the parking lot. There is also a small fishing pond for kids and individuals with disabilities. This area is open to the public on a first come first serve baisis.
Recreation
Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and skaters.
Facilities
Indian Road Group Use Shelter is a 30' X 44' shelter with eight picnic tables, two grills, and a few accessable vault toilets. These is a fishing pond for the use of childeren and individuals with dissabilities. The shelter sits adjasent to Indian Road Campground, which is a first come first serve campground. The parking lot is graveled with ample space. There is also a ramp which is used by anglers and paddlers when the water level permits.
Natural Features
Indian Road Group Use Shelter sits along the Missouri River at the south end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir between the Big Belt and Elkhorns Mountain ranges. Young willows line the small fishing pond and mature cottonwoods provide shade in the grassy areas around the pavilion.
Nearby Attractions
Indian Road Group Use Shelter Is located along the Missouri River at the south end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, between the Big Belt and Elkhorns Mountain ranges. The Canyon Ferry Wildlife Management Area, managed by FWP, is in close proximity; offering ample opportunities for bird watching and paddling during permitted seasons.____ For up-to-date events in Broadwater County, Townsend, Montana, visit www.townsendmt.com, and for Helena visit, www.helenamt.com.
contact_info
For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.
Location
Indian Road Campground is located in Montana
Directions
Indian Road Campground and Group Use Shelter are located just north of town of Townsend on Circleville Road.
Address
7700 Canyon Ferry Road
Helena, MT 59601
Coordinates
46.332825 N
111.5286111 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 29 min from Helena
- 53 min from Bozeman
- 1 hr 42 min from Great Falls
- 2 hrs 13 min from Missoula
