Townsend is in Gold West Country, Montana, and is the and the county seat of Broadwater County.
Understand
Townsend is located on the southern tip of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, a year-round popular spot for for boaters and fisherman.
Get in
Townsend is 34 miles southeast of Helena at the intersection of US 12 and US 287. Take exit 192 from Interstate 15 in Helena or exit 274 from Interstate 90 near Three Forks.
Get around
As a small town, there is no public transportation.
See
- Broadwater County Museum, 133 N Walnut St, ☏ 1 406-266-5252, ✉[email protected]. May 15-Sept 15: Daily 1-5PM, closed July 4th. free.
Do
Canyon Ferry is a popular recreation area, the reservoir covers 25 miles and there are multiple recreation sites around the reservoir. In the summer, it offers recreation-boating, water skiing, jet skiing, swimming, and fishing. The winter offers ice fishing. The area around Townsend is popular for hunting, and also offers opportunities to hike, camp, ATV, and snowmobile.
Buy
Eat
- Betsy's Kitchen, 219 Broadway, ☏ 1 406-266-1444. W 11AM-8PM Th-Sa noon-9PM Su noon-7PM.
- Full Belli Deli, 209 S Front St, ☏ 1 406-266-5459. Daily 7:30AM-9PM.
- Penny's Breakfast Station, 316 N Front St, ☏ 1 406-266-9990. Daily 7AM-2PM.
Drink
- Canyon Ferry Brewing, 300 Broadway, ☏ 1 406-266-9939, ✉[email protected].
Sleep
- Mustang Motel, 412 N Front St, ☏ 1 406-266-3491, ✉[email protected].
- The Silos RV Park & Campground (Townsend/Canyon Ferry Lake KOA), 81 Silos Rd, ☏ 1 406-266-3100, toll-free: 1-800-562-5904, ✉[email protected].
Connect
Go next
| Routes through Townsend |
| Missoula ← Helena ← | W  E | → White Sulphur Springs → Miles City |
| Choteau ← Helena ← | N  S | → Three Forks → Yellowstone N.P. |