Townsend / Canyon Ferry Lake KOA

The Great Outdoors

Nature is the lifeblood of the Townsend area, with amazing places to visit in almost every direction. Near the RV park, you can easily reach Canyon Ferry Lake, which offers lots of fishing and boating opportunities. The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is nearby in Neihart and has two separate sections to explore, with multiple stunning mountains to traverse. You never know what you might see, but you can look forward to camping, fishing, hiking, off-roading, hunting, swimming, and a wide assortment of winter sports.You could also check out Flathead National Forest west of Kalispell, another gigantic natural area covering over 2.4 million acres. Glacier National Park makes up the northern end, and this area is absolutely loaded with possibilities. Comprised of two ski areas, three wilderness areas, and scenic mountain ranges throughout, you can easily spend one day white water rafting, and the next one headed down the slopes snowboarding. Find a camping spot and stay awhile to explore over 2,000 miles of trails. There are also areas for biking, off-roading, and horseback riding.Custer Gallatin National Forest is found to the southeast of Bozeman and just north of Yellowstone National Forest, giving you two excellent options for taking in some of the best scenery in the country. Less than a three-hour drive away when you're camping at Townsend/Canyon Ferry Lake KOA, this vast, two-million-acre expanse of wilderness is a great recreational destination. You can observe the scenic vistas as you hike around the area or try ice climbing up amazing frozen waterfalls. Speed things up with some off-roading or slow it down with some fishing on the multiple lakes, streams, ponds, and rivers.

Explore the City

Don’t get too lost in the great outdoors while renting an RV near Townsend, because there’s much more to check out around the city. Right in Townsend, you can stop by the Broadwater County Museum, where you will find a nice collection of artifacts detailing the history and culture of the area. If you make your way over to Helena, you can explore the Montana State Capitol. Appreciate the striking architecture and then head inside to the museum, which highlights art and history, with long-term exhibits detailing the rich culture of the area, including bison, natural art, and the frontier lifestyle.If you are looking for an experience with some interesting experiments, you can head over to the ExplorationWorks science museum, also in Helena. At this scientific playground, you can delve into topics like earthquakes and electricity. With everything from space to exhibits showcasing the beauty of Montana, you’re sure to find something to enjoy. You might also want to check out the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman for even more exciting exhibits. From humongous dinosaur skeletons to in-depth looks at historical figures like Genghis Khan, this museum covers a wide variety of subjects. Take a trip to the past at the Living History Farm or look to the skies at the planetarium as you explore all the wonders that this diverse museum has to offer.