Cave Point Group Use Area

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Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

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Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

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Cave Point Group Use Area

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Campsite Fees

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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"Reviewers overwhelmingly love Cave Point Group Use Area, giving it consistently 5-star ratings. They highlight the beautiful river and lake views, excellent fishing and boating access, very clean facilities, and exceptionally dedicated camp hosts who keep the campground tidy, quiet, and welcoming. Overall it’s described as a serene, simple, and well-maintained place to relax, fish, and camp by the water."

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Best Time to Camp at Cave Point Group Use Area

Cave Point transforms with Montana's dramatic seasons, offering year-round adventures for every type of outdoor enthusiast. When summer sun warms the reservoir waters, visitors dive into swimming, boating, sailing, and paddling adventures along the scenic shoreline. As winter blankets the landscape, the frozen reservoir becomes a playground for ice fishing, ice boating, and skating, proving that the fun never stops at this all-season destination.

Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

Best

Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Snow activities available. Some facilities may close. Check conditions.

Planning Tips

Operating Season: Year-round access

About Cave Point Group Use Area

Nestled at the pristine northern tip of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, just 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, Cave Point Group Use Shelter welcomes gatherings of up to 50 people in its spacious 30' x 36' covered pavilion. Six picnic tables and accessible vault toilets make this waterfront retreat perfect for family reunions, celebrations, or group outings, with convenient access through Kim's Marina.

Cave Point is a group-use shelter located at the north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir; it is a covered shelter intended for gatherings of up to 50 people.

Historical SignificanceStep back in time to an era when determined miners crossed the Missouri River on horse-drawn ferries, their dreams of fortune glinting as bright as the gold they sought. The shelter's name pays homage to Cavetown, one of the area's earliest settlements that sprang up during the mining boom. Today's visitors can stand along these same shores and imagine the creaking ferry ropes and the hopeful conversations of prospectors who once traversed these waters, adding a layer of historical richness to every gathering.

Weather and SeasonsCave Point transforms with Montana's dramatic seasons, offering year-round adventures for every type of outdoor enthusiast. When summer sun warms the reservoir waters, visitors dive into swimming, boating, sailing, and paddling adventures along the scenic shoreline. As winter blankets the landscape, the frozen reservoir becomes a playground for ice fishing, ice boating, and skating, proving that the fun never stops at this all-season destination.

Natural Features and SceneryThe shelter sits in a dramatic natural amphitheater where the Big Belt and Elkhorn Mountain ranges stand sentinel on either side of Canyon Ferry Reservoir's northern waters. Your group will enjoy immediate access to the reservoir's shoreline, where gentle waves lap against rocky beaches and mountain reflections dance across the water's surface. This is Montana at its most photogenic—a place where water meets wilderness and every view deserves a frame.

Geological RegionNorthern Canyon Ferry Reservoir, cradled between the Big Belt Mountains to the east and the Elkhorn Mountains to the west

Campsite details

AccessibilityAccessible vault toilet.

Sites Size30' x 36' shelter

Total Campsitesnull campsites

Recommended CampsitesSite is a group shelter (30' x 36') with six picnic tables and an accessible vault toilet; best suited for organized groups up to 50 people. Access is shared through Kim's Marina—follow marina road to reach the shelter.

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Guests Allowed Per Site

Up to 50 people

Groups

Small 30' x 36' covered group shelter with six picnic tables
accommodates up to 50 people. Access is via a road through Kim's Marina.

Tents

Tents are not allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are not allowed

Primitive

Primitive are not allowed

Reservable

Reservations are not allowed

Site layout30' x 36' covered shelter with six picnic tables and an accessible vault toilet; access road shared with Kim's Marina.

Open and Closed SeasonYear-round access

Accomodation available

GroupGroup campsites are offered for larger parties such as families, schools, or organizations. These sites provide space and facilities to accommodate multiple people camping together.

Amenities available

Picnic tables

Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

Canyon Ferry Reservoir and the Cave Point area offer a wide range of year‑round recreational opportunities focused on water-based recreation and winter ice sports.

Fishing

Fishing is offered on the reservoir year-round, including ice fishing in winter.

Swimming

Swimming is available in Canyon Ferry Reservoir during warmer months.

Boating

Boating opportunities include sailing, motor‑boating, canoeing and kayaking; jet skiing, windsurfing and water skiing are also mentioned.

Winter Activities

Ice fishing, ice boating, skating

Water Sports

Sailing, motor‑boating, canoeing, kayaking, jet skiing, windsurfing, water skiing

Campground rules

Pets are not allowed

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Proximity to water featuresLocated at the very north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir (immediate reservoir access).

Campground Map

Cave Point Group Use Area

Driving directionsIf heading north along MT Highway 12/287 from Townsend, MT, turn right onto Spokane Creek Rd. Follow Spokane Creek Rd for 4.6 miles and turn right onto Co Rd 430/Canyon Ferry Rd and continue 16 miles to Kim's Marina. Turn right into Kim's Marina and continue straight to Cave Point. If heading east along Co Rd 430/Canyon Ferry Rd from Helena, MT, continue for 16 miles to Kim's Marina. Turn right into Kim's Marina and continue straight to Cave Point.

Located along Highway 284 at the north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir; reachable via MT Highway 12/287 (from Townsend) connecting to Spokane Creek Rd and Co Rd 430/Canyon Ferry Rd; final access is shared via a road through Kim's Marina.

Nearby places

Helena, MT — 30 miles

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Limited Reviews

Cave Point Group Use Area has limited reviews, placing it in the bottom % of campgrounds based on reviews

Reviewers overwhelmingly love Cave Point Group Use Area, giving it consistently 5-star ratings. They highlight the beautiful river and lake views, excellent fishing and boating access, very clean facilities, and exceptionally dedicated camp hosts who keep the campground tidy, quiet, and welcoming. Overall it’s described as a serene, simple, and well-maintained place to relax, fish, and camp by the water.

Review Summaries

Based on 3 reviews

What Campers Love

Campers praise the scenic setting with “wonderful views everywhere you look,” including sunsets, stars, riverside and dam views, and deer in the evenings. The campground is repeatedly described as...

Based on 3 reviews

Common Concerns

Very few complaints appear in the reviews. One camper notes that check-in isn’t until 5 p.m., which led to waiting around for a site to open, and another mentions a “very narrow bridge,” though they...

Based on 3 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Be aware that check-in time is listed as 5 p.m., so plan your arrival accordingly to avoid waiting for your site. The area is simple camping with vault toilets and potable water but no dump station...

Based on 3 reviews

Camper Quotes

“One of the nicest campgrounds on the Missouri River. Camp host is diligent about maintaining the grounds and keeping bathrooms clean. Riverside and Canyon Lake dam views are hard to...

Based on 3 reviews

Site-Specific Reviews

Site 23 is called out as an “awesome camping spot,” but the reviewer notes there is now no shade even though older photos show trees, so it offers good camping but little sun protection. The group...

Based on 3 reviews

Accessibility Features

Multiple reviewers mention “easy in and out” access to the boat ramp and that the campground is close to the water with short walks to the river/lake and facilities. One review notes a “very narrow...

Based on 3 reviews

Pet-Friendly Features

At least one camper notes that the host “loves my dog, Charlie!!” and still gives a 5-star review, suggesting pets are welcome and that the environment is friendly toward dogs. No restrictions or...

Based on 3 reviews