Indian Road Group Use Shelter
Canyon Ferry Lake — riverside, fishing
Location: Helena, MT, MT
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.
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/indian-road-group-use-shelter to be notified when sites open up.
Group use shelter accommodates up to 75 people with 8 picnic tables and 2 grills. Located at southern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir with good river access, fishing pond, and clean facilities.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Bluebird, Ring-necked Pheasant, Trumpeter Swan, Western Grebe, Wandering Garter Snake, Red-sided Garter Snake
Insider tips for Indian Road Group Use Shelter: Book early as it is a federal campground with high demand First come first serve basis for public access Small fishing pond available for kids and individuals with disabilities
Skip Indian Road Group Use Shelter if: Seeking hookups - no hookups available. Need individual sites - only 1 tent site available (group shelter is primary facility).
Best time to visit Indian Road Group Use Shelter: Year-round — Open year-round per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Eagle Guard Station (TOWNSEND, MT), White Earth Campground (Helena, MT), Rillway Cabin (TOWNSEND, MT), Thompson Guard Station (TOWNSEND, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Indian Road Group Use Shelter
Cell signal at Indian Road Group Use Shelter (Helena, MT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as it is a federal campground with high demand
First come first serve basis for public access
Small fishing pond available for kids and individuals with disabilities
Open year-round per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Indian Road Campground and Group Use Shelter are located just north of town of Townsend on Circleville Road.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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