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Cave Point Group Use Area Campground in Montana
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Cave Point Group Use Area Campground

Canyon Ferry Lake, Montana

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As of October 2026, Cave Point Group Use Area Campground is a campground in Montana with 1 campsite. Cave Point Group Use Area Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Cave Point Group Use Area Campground is located at 46.6474ยฐ N, 111.7022ยฐ W.
people allowed on each site
50

Cave Point Group Use Area Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

  • Group bookings open: 6 Months
  • Changes allowed: 2 change(s) per reservation
  • Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
  • Maximum reservations at once: 4 reservations
  • Maximum stay: 14 days
  • Reservations close: 1 day(s) prior to arrival
  • Book up to: 6 Months

Published by Recreation.gov for Cave Point Group Use Area Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Cave Point Group Use Area Campground

  • Group 1
  • Accessible 1

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, wildlife, horse riding, water sports.

All sites at Cave Point Group Use Area Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the CAVE POINT GROUP USE AREA loop.

SiteTypeSleepsAccess
Cave PointGroup50Accessible

About Cave Point Group Use Area Campground

Overview

Cave Point Group Use Shelter is located at the very north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Highway 284. Cave Point offers year-round access to a wide range of recreational opportunities. The Canyon Ferry area has a rich mining history. Cave Point is named for one of the first settlements in the area, Cavetown. Visitors to the shelter can envision the original horse drawn ferry crossing that transported miners across the mighty Missouri River to work the mining camps.

Recreation

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Water related activities include everything from swimming and fishing to sailing and motor-boating. Canoeists and kayakers explore the many quiet backwater bays. Jet skiers, windsurfers and water skiers skim the summer waves, while winter draws ice fishermen, ice boaters and skaters.

Facilities

Cave Point Group Use Shelter is a small 30' X 36' shelter with six picnic tables and an accessible vault toilet and can accommodate up to 50 people. Access is shared with a road through Kim's Marina.

Natural Features

Cave Point Group Use Shelter sits at the north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir between the Big Belt and Elkhorn Mountain ranges.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 475-3920.

Rules and notices at Cave Point Group Use Area Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Cave Point Group Use Area Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Cave Point Group Use Area is a day use only shelter and closes at 10:00 p.m.

No overnight camping or use is allowed.

There is no electrical service at this shelter.

While at Canyon Ferry Reservoir:

CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that comes in contact with water. Never dump unwanted bait, worms, fish parts or other organisms into the water. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/

STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. REMOVE plants, seeds, animals and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicle. CLEAN your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. STAY on designated roads and trails and use local firewood. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/

Cave Point Group Use Area Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Cave Point Group Use Area Campground?

Cave Point Group Use Area Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 1 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Cave Point Group Use Area Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Cave Point Group Use Area Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Cave Point Group Use Area Campground have?

Cave Point Group Use Area Campground has 1 campsites.

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