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Canyon Ferry Lake / Kim's Marina

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Area

Continent:	North America
Country:	Montana (USA)
Next Big City:	Helena
Next Town:	Canyon Ferry

Type:	Lake
Rider Ability:	Intermediate, Expert
Features:	Camping, Shop, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking

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Water

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

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

Beach

Type:	Rocks
Size:	Small
Hazards:	No Info
Beach Users:	No Info

The beach at Kim's Marina is rocky, but with ample room for launching.

Wind

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

How to get there

Transport:	Car
Access:	Short Walk

From Helena, take Canyon Ferry road to the lake (18 miles), cross Canyon Ferry Dam, and pull into Kim's Marina. Launch is at the point. Parking is next to the beach.

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Fees

No special restrictions, night time camping fees. 10 mile down winders from Kim's Marina to Helgate campground with car pickup are a local favorite.

Nightlife

Local parties. O'Malley's bar is located across from Kim's Marina.

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