Stay in an RV, Tent, or Cabin near Townsend, Montana, United States

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104 campgrounds 503 available sites

Indian Road Group Use Shelter

Helena, MT · 1 mi from Townsend

The Indian Road Group Use Shelter, located at the southern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir near Townsend, can host up to 75 people and is connected to the Indian Road campground. It features a 33' x 44' space with 8 picnic tables, 2 grills, and near...

  • Picnic Table
  • Restrooms
  • Grill

Crow Creek

Butte, MT · 8.7 mi from Townsend

Crow Creek campground features 8 campsites equipped with restrooms, tables, and fire rings, along with an information kiosk. It also includes a small area for off-highway vehicle (OHV) riding.

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Eagle Guard Station

Townsend, MT · 10.6 mi from Townsend

4.2 (33 reviews)

Eagle Guard Station, located in the Elkhorn Mountains of Montana, is a historic cabin built in 1895 that served as a ranger station and is now a rustic retreat. It is the oldest administrative log structure in the Helena National Forest and offers...

  • Parking
  • View
  • Restrooms
  • Propane
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Rillway Cabin

Townsend, MT · 13.4 mi from Townsend

4.5 (48 reviews)

Rillway Cabin, located in Helena National Forest near Townsend, Montana, was built between 1918 and 1922 and has historical ties to Dr. A.C. Kelly. Originally owned by the Averill and Hollaway families, it became known as "Rillway" by 1924. Today,...

  • Picnic Table
  • Parking
  • Fire Pit
  • Bedrooms
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White Earth Campground

Helena, MT · 14.3 mi from Townsend

4.3 (191 reviews)

White Earth Campground, situated near Winston, Montana, features the White Earth Group Use Shelter by Canyon Ferry Reservoir. This area is historically significant as it was traversed by the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1805, where Sacagawea prov...

  • Tent sites: 32
  • Potable Water
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access

Goose Bay Marina & Campground

Townsend, MT · 15.4 mi from Townsend

4.6 (5 reviews)

Goose Bay Marina & Campground features three loops: the Rustic West Loop with 19 non-hook-up sites and beach access, the Central Loop with 31 sites (mostly electrical) and amenities like picnic pavilions and showers, and the East Loop offering 42 ...

  • Power Service
  • Picnic Table
  • Water Hookup
  • Waterfront
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Thompson Guard Station

Townsend, MT · 19.6 mi from Townsend

4.4 (28 reviews)

Thompson Guard Station, built in 1954 in the Big Belt Mountain Range of Helena National Forest, originally served as a ranger station and later as lodging for engineering crews. Today, it offers a rustic getaway for relaxation and recreation, acce...

  • Parking
  • Deck or Patio
  • Campfire Ring
  • Firewood Available
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Miller Cabin

Townsend, MT · 21 mi from Townsend

4.5 (71 reviews)

The Miller Creek Cabin is situated in the Townsend Ranger District of the Big Belt Mountains, Montana, at the junction of Confederate Gulch and Blacktail Roads. Access requires a high-clearance vehicle, but winter travel necessitates over-the-snow...

  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Game / Community Room
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Hellgate Campground

Helena, MT · 21.4 mi from Townsend

4.1 (435 reviews)

Hellgate Campground is situated 30 mi east of Helena, Montana, along Highway 284. Historically, it was explored by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805, who praised its beauty. The area later attracted miners during the 1850s gold rush.

  • RV sites: 2
  • Tent sites: 70
  • Potable Water
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Strawberry Cabin

Helena, MT · 21.7 mi from Townsend

4.3 (91 reviews)

Strawberry Cabin, built in 1941 and located at 6.1 ft on Strawberry Butte in the Elkhorn Mountains, exemplifies rustic Forest Service log architecture with its C-46 one-room design by William Fox. The cabin features distinctive ventral saddle notc...

  • Parking
  • View
  • Firewood Available
  • Heating
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Jo Bonner Campground

Helena, MT · 23.8 mi from Townsend

4.2 (46 reviews)

Jo Bonner Campground is situated at the northeastern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 mi east of Helena, Montana, and provides year-round recreational opportunities. Named after Josephine Agnes Martin Bonner, it is a small, charming campground wi...

  • RV sites: 17
  • Tent sites: 17
  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
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Cave Point Group Use Area

Helena, MT · 24.3 mi from Townsend

4.5 (2 reviews)

Cave Point Group Use Shelter is situated at the northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 mi east of Helena, Montana, along Highway 284. It provides year-round recreational opportunities and is steeped in mining history, named after the early set...

  • Picnic Table
  • Parking
  • Lake Access
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Chinamen's Campground

Helena, MT · 24.8 mi from Townsend

3.5 (87 reviews)

Chinamen's Campground is situated at the northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 mi east of Helena, Montana, and offers year-round recreational activities. The area has a historical background tied to the gold rush of the 1850s, attracting mine...

  • RV sites: 15
  • Tent sites: 37
  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
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Court Sheriff Campground

Helena, MT · 25 mi from Townsend

4.5 (353 reviews)

Court Sheriff Campground is situated at the northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Montana, offering year-round recreational activities. It is named after Court Sheriff, who moved to Montana in 1865 to work in the mines and later established a ...

  • RV sites: 9
  • Tent sites: 45
  • Picnic Table
  • Beach Access
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access
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Riverside Campground

Helena, MT · 25.4 mi from Townsend

4.6 (174 reviews)

Riverside Campground, situated 30 mi east of Helena, Montana, offers 27 paved campsites, a group picnic pavilion, and facilities like pit toilets and a boat ramp. It caters to campers, day users, and large groups, making it a popular spot for fami...

  • RV sites: 1
  • Tent sites: 28
  • Pet friendly
  • River Access

Explore Townsend, MT

Population: 1,967

Nearby city: Bozeman, MT

Approx. 50 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 3,842 ft

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Explore Townsend, MT

Population: 1,967

Nearby city: Bozeman, MT

Approx. 50 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 3,842 ft

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