About This Spot
Canyon Ferry Lake / Helgate Campground, Montana (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Montana (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With reliable winds throughout the season, Canyon Ferry Lake / Helgate Campground, Montana (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Wind blows regularly W-SW usually 15-20. Prevailing wind is W-SW, with sideshore winds along the width of the lake.
When to Go
The season is from late April to early October on water. Beginning and end of the season are drysuit/wetsuit, mid season is shorts or shorty. Winter season is exceptional for ice kiting and snow.
What to Expect
Canyon Ferry Lake is a man made reservoir, 28 miles long by 2-6 miles wide. Flat water and choppy when the wind gets stronger.
Wind & Conditions
Wind blows regularly W-SW usually 15-20. Prevailing wind is W-SW, with sideshore winds along the width of the lake.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Canyon Ferry Lake is a man made reservoir, 28 miles long by 2-6 miles wide. Flat water and choppy when the wind gets stronger.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Helena, take Canyon Ferry road to the lake (18 miles), cross Canyon Ferry Dam. For Helgate recreation area, continue past Kim's Marina and take the back road towards Townsend. There is a big sign for the Helgate campground turnoff about 12 miles down the paved road. Or: Helgate Recreation Area is located 9 miles east of Helena, Montana on US Highway 287, then 18 miles northeast on Secondary 284.
Location
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