City: The Silos, MT
County: Broadwater County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.35625444, -111.53433775
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Cabin Creek near Townsend MT
9.4 mi away
Missouri River at Toston MT
9.6 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Missouri River
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Cottonwood Campground is a Bureau of Reclamation recreation area located on the southern tip of Canyon Ferry Reservoir in southwestern Montana. While the campground itself sits slightly inland, boat access to the reservoir is available through a day-use area past the campground, where a concrete boat ramp provides launch access to a side channel of the Missouri River. This location offers a convenient base for paddlers and boaters exploring the 33,500-acre reservoir and its 96 miles of shoreline.
The nearby Hellgate Boat Ramp and Day Use Area features two concrete boat ramps, a dedicated parking area for boat trailers, and picnic facilities for day users. Canyon Ferry Reservoir is known for excellent fishing opportunities including rainbow trout, perch, ling, and walleye, making it popular with anglers. Facilities at the broader recreation area include campgrounds, day-use areas with shelters, swimming beaches, and three marinas. Paddlers should note that conditions can vary across the large reservoir, so it's worth checking current water and weather conditions before launching.
The nearby Hellgate Boat Ramp and Day Use Area features two concrete boat ramps, a dedicated parking area for boat trailers, and picnic facilities for day users. Canyon Ferry Reservoir is known for excellent fishing opportunities including rainbow trout, perch, ling, and walleye, making it popular with anglers. Facilities at the broader recreation area include campgrounds, day-use areas with shelters, swimming beaches, and three marinas. Paddlers should note that conditions can vary across the large reservoir, so it's worth checking current water and weather conditions before launching.