Townsend (Montana) - LocalCityGuide

Townsend is a town in Montana. It is the county seat of Broadwater County and about 1,700 people live there. Townsend is at the southern tip of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, a year-round popular spot for boaters and fisherman.

Understand

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Broadwater County Development Corporation website

Get in

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Townsend is at the intersection of US-12 and US-287, 34 miles southeast of Helena.

From Helena, take exit 192 from Interstate 15 in Helena or exit 274 from Interstate 90 near Three Forks.

Get around

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As a small town, there is no public transportation. It is easy to walk to any location.

See

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46.32217-111.515681 Broadwater County Museum, 133 N Walnut St, ☏ +1 406-266-5252, bwcomuseum@mt.net. May 15-Sep 15: Daily 1-5PM, closed July 4th. free. (updated Dec 2020)

Do

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46.648611-111.72751 Canyon Ferry Lake. This 25 sq mi (65 km²) reservoir is a popular recreation area, and there are multiple recreation sites around the reservoir. In the summer, it offers boating, water skiing, jet skiing, swimming, and fishing. The winter offers ice fishing. (updated Jul 2026)

The area around Townsend is popular for hunting, and also offers opportunities to hike, camp, ATV, and snowmobile.

Buy

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Eat

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Betsy's Kitchen, 219 Broadway, ☏ +1 406 266-1444. Wed 11AM-8PM Thu-Sat noon-9PM Sun noon-7PM. (updated Dec 2020)
Full Belli Deli, 209 S Front St, ☏ +1 406 266-5459. Daily 7:30AM-9PM. (updated Dec 2020)
Penny's Breakfast Station, 316 N Front St, ☏ +1 406 266-9990. Daily 7AM-2PM. (updated Dec 2020)

Drink

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46.32-111.518551 Canyon Ferry Brewing, 300 Broadway, ☏ +1 406 266-9939, info@cfbrew.com. Open daily, Mon-Thu 4-8PM, Fri Sat Sun noon-8PM. Microbrewery with variety of beer choices. (updated Jul 2023)

Sleep

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Mustang Motel, 412 N Front St, ☏ +1 406 266-3491, mustangbobs@netzero.net. (updated Dec 2020)
The Silos RV Park & Campground (Townsend/Canyon Ferry Lake KOA), 81 Silos Rd, ☏ +1 406 266-3100, toll-free: +1-800-562-5904, info@canyonferrylakekoa.com. (updated Dec 2020)

Connect

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Go next

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Routes through Townsend

Missoula ← Helena ←	W E	→ White Sulphur Springs → Miles City
Choteau ← Helena ←	N S	→ Three Forks → Yellowstone N.P.

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