Canyon Ferry Lake

Near Helena and Townsend, Montana, on the Missouri River lies a reservoir called Canyon Ferry Lake. It has 122 km of shoreline and 142 km of water area, making it Montana's third-largest body of water. It was created by the construction of Canyon Ferry Dam, which was finished in 1954 and is being utilized today for flood control, irrigation, and electricity.

A well-liked vacation spot is Canyon Ferry Lake. Canyon Ferry Lake is popular in part because of its vicinity to Helena, the state capital, which is about 20 miles to the east. The 35,000-acre Canyon Ferry Lake is well-known for its enormous size. A lake is a popular place for hiking, camping, boating, walleye, and trout fishing.

The beaches of Canyon Ferry Lake are surrounded by a number of leisure areas run by the Bureau of Reclamation. These locations include picnic places, boat ramps, swimming beaches, and RV and tent camping parks. At Canyon Ferry Lake, there are also three marinas that provide boat rentals, gasoline, and food.

Location: near Helena, Montana and Townsend, Montana