Cave Point Group Use Area
Canyon Ferry Lake — riverside, fishing
Location: Helena, MT, MT
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Cave Point Group Use Shelter is located at the very north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Highway 284. Cave Point offers year-round access to a wide range of recreational opportunities. The Canyon Ferry area has a rich mining history.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cave-point-group-use-area to be notified when sites open up.
Cave Point Group Use Shelter offers year-round access to Canyon Ferry Reservoir with diverse recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, and water sports. The location provides a rich historical setting along the Missouri River, 30 miles east of Helena.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, American White Pelicans, Northern Flickers, Bohemian Waxwings, and Bullsnakes documented in the area
Insider tips for Cave Point Group Use Area: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Access via Spokane Creek Rd from Townsend, MT (4.6 miles) then Canyon Ferry Rd (16 miles) Excellent fishing and boating opportunities at Canyon Ferry Reservoir
Skip Cave Point Group Use Area if: Need RV hookups - no hookups available at this site. Seeking multiple tent sites - only 1 site available.
Best time to visit Cave Point Group Use Area: Year-round — Campground offers year-round access with winter sports available.
Nearby campgrounds: Chinamen’S Campground (HELENA, MT), Court Sheriff Campground (Helena, MT), Jo Bonner Campground (HELENA, MT), Riverside Campground (Helena, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cave Point Group Use Area
Cell signal at Cave Point Group Use Area (Helena, MT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Cave Point Group Use Shelter is located at the very north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Highway 284. Cave Point offers year-round access to a wide range of recreational opportunities. The Canyon Ferry area has a rich mining history.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Access via Spokane Creek Rd from Townsend, MT (4.6 miles) then Canyon Ferry Rd (16 miles)
Excellent fishing and boating opportunities at Canyon Ferry Reservoir
Campground offers year-round access with winter sports available
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
If heading north along MT highway 12/287 from Townsend, MT, turn right onto Spokane Creek Rd. Follow Spokane Creek Rd for 4.6 miles and turn right onto Co Rd 430/Canyon Ferry Rd and continue 16 miles to Kim's Marina. Turn right into Kim's Marina and continue straight to Cave Point. If heading east along Co Rd 430/Canyon Ferry Rd from Helena, MT, continue for 16 miles to Kim's Marina. Turn right into Kim's Marina and continue straight to Cave Point.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Canyon Ferry Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Canyon Ferry Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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