Cave Point Group Use Area
This is a day-use only facility. No overnight camping is allowed. The shelter closes at 10:00 p.m. Reservations for the group shelter are available through Recreation.gov.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 11:53AM MDT until October 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* AFFECTED AREA...Central and Eastern Lewis and Clark National Forest Areas and Helena and Townsend Ranger Districts of the Helena National Forest. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 81. * IMPACTS... Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Containment of any ongoing or new fires may be very difficult. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 9 at 11:29AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of between 2 to 5 inches across lower elevations, with 5 to 8 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds combined with the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to between the evening through late morning hours.
About
Cave Point Group Use Area is a day-use group shelter situated at the very north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir between the Big Belt and Elkhorn Mountain ranges. Located 30 miles east of Helena, Montana along Highway 284, this facility is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation and is reservable through Recreation.gov. The shelter is a modest 30' x 36' structure equipped with six picnic tables and an accessible vault toilet, capable of accommodating groups of up to 50 people. No electrical service is available at this location. The facility is strictly day-use only and closes at 10:00 p.m.; no overnight camping or use is allowed. Cave Point is named for Cavetown, one of the first mining settlements in the area. Visitors can access year-round recreational opportunities at Canyon Ferry Reservoir including fishing for rainbow trout, perch, ling, and walleye, as well as boating, kayaking, and other water activities.
Directions
From Townsend, MT heading north on MT Highway 12/287, turn right onto Spokane Creek Rd. Follow Spokane Creek Rd for 4.6 miles and turn right onto Co Rd 430/Canyon Ferry Rd, continue 16 miles to Kim's Marina. Turn right into Kim's Marina and continue straight to Cave Point. From Helena, MT heading east along Co Rd 430/Canyon Ferry Rd, continue for 16 miles to Kim's Marina, turn right into Kim's Marina and continue straight to Cave Point.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| dagallagher@usbr.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (406) 475-3921 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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