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Type:	Flat, Chop
Hazards:	No Info
Quality:	Clean
Best Tide:	Tide Independent

Canyon Ferry Lake is a man made reservoir, 28 miles long by 2-6 miles wide. Flat water and choppy when the wind gets stronger.

Type:	Sand, Rocks
Size:	Big
Hazards:	No Info
Beach Users:	No Info

The point at Helgate campground varies from soft sand to small rocks, with very large launching area and the largest campground in Montana.

Best Months:	No Info
Wind Type:	No Info
Best Direction:	No Info
Main Direction:	SW, WSW, W

Wind blows regularly W-SW usually 15-20. Prevailing wind is W-SW, with sideshore winds along the width of the lake.

Transport:	Car
Access:	Short Walk

Get directions from

From Helena, take Canyon Ferry road to the lake (18 miles), cross Canyon Ferry Dam. For Helgate recreation area, continue past Kim's Marina and take the back road towards Townsend. There is a big sign for the Helgate campground turnoff about 12 miles down the paved road. Or: Helgate Recreation Area is located 9 miles east of Helena, Montana on US Highway 287, then 18 miles northeast on Secondary 284.

Rules:

None

10 mile down winders from Kim's Marina to Helgate campground with car pickup are a local favorite.

Local parties at the campground.