Townsend / Canyon Ferry Lake KOA Journey

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About Townsend / Canyon Ferry Lake KOA Journey

Beautiful Canyon Ferry Lake is the most used and enjoyed water playground in Montana. Summer recreation includes swimming, boating and some of the best walleye and trout fishing in the state (home of the Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival and Perch Ice Fishing Derby). Winter activities include hunting and ice fishing. This KOA offers 57 Pull-Thru RV Sites with both full hookups and water/electric. It has Camping Cabins, Tent Sites with showers and restroom facilities and permanent marina docks. Amenities include Wi-Fi and complete laundry facilities. You'll also find storage facilities for your boats, trailers and campers. The convenience store offers groceries, dairy, wine, beer and sundries. The store carries fishing tackle and bait as well as RV, boating, camping and hunting supplies. Enjoy horseshoes, volleyball, a kids' playground and more! Next door, Flamingo Grill offers a full menu May - September. Max pull thru: 56 feet. Your hosts: Sharon Walker & crew.

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