Indian Road Group Use Shelter
This is a day-use only facility. No overnight camping is permitted. The shelter closes at 10:00 p.m. and is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 10 at 10:40PM 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. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. * WHEN...Until 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
Indian Road Group Use Shelter sits along the Missouri River at the south end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, between the Big Belt and Elkhorn Mountain ranges. This day-use facility is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation and can accommodate groups of up to 75 people. The 33' x 44' shelter includes 8 picnic tables and 2 grills, with mature cottonwoods providing shade in the surrounding grassy areas. Two accessible vault toilets are located just across the graveled parking lot. A small fishing pond on-site is specifically designed for children and individuals with disabilities, with young willows lining its banks. A boat ramp is also available when water levels permit. The shelter is open to the public on a first-come-first-serve basis for day use only. No overnight camping or use is allowed, and the shelter closes at 10:00 p.m. No electrical hookups are available for camp trailers or RVs. The Canyon Ferry Wildlife Management Area is nearby, offering bird watching and paddling opportunities during permitted seasons.
Directions
Located just north of the town of Townsend on Circleville Road, at the southern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
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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