City: Townsend, MT
County: Broadwater County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.53977066, -111.56412509
Air Temp: --
Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Prickly Pear Creek near Clancy MT
11.3 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
**Location & Setup:** Goose Bay is a boat ramp access point on Canyon Ferry Reservoir near Townsend in Broadwater County, Montana. The ramp provides launching access to the 35-mile-long reservoir formed by Canyon Ferry Dam on the Missouri River, approximately 50 miles downstream of where the Gallatin, Madison, and Jefferson Rivers converge.
**For Paddlers & Boaters:** This is a developed access site suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats launching onto the reservoir's calm waters. The area includes picnic facilities and is equipped with amenities along the bay edge. The reservoir offers protected paddling conditions compared to the free-flowing Missouri River sections. Certified boaters can access all open boat ramps within the reservoir without additional inspections between trips.
**Nearby Camping:** Three reservable campgrounds are located within 10 miles—Jo Bonner, Hellgate, and White Earth Campgrounds—making this a convenient base for multi-day paddling trips. The surrounding area is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation and offers additional day-use recreation opportunities along Canyon Ferry Lake's shoreline.
**For Paddlers & Boaters:** This is a developed access site suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats launching onto the reservoir's calm waters. The area includes picnic facilities and is equipped with amenities along the bay edge. The reservoir offers protected paddling conditions compared to the free-flowing Missouri River sections. Certified boaters can access all open boat ramps within the reservoir without additional inspections between trips.
**Nearby Camping:** Three reservable campgrounds are located within 10 miles—Jo Bonner, Hellgate, and White Earth Campgrounds—making this a convenient base for multi-day paddling trips. The surrounding area is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation and offers additional day-use recreation opportunities along Canyon Ferry Lake's shoreline.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Canyon Ferry Lake
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