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Boat Launch
14 more launches without a name in OpenStreetMap are shown as grey pins on the map.
Boat rentals (1)
✓ Verified on facility site · November 1, 2026
Helena Boat Rental
5295 York Rd, Helena, MT 59602 · (406) 410-4111
All details (4)
- Pontoon boats for up to 11 people, fully equipped
- Fishing boats from a jet-powered jon boat to a small trolling boat, each with a fish finder
- Kayaks, canoes and paddleboards on Hauser Lake, with life jackets
- Waterfront campsites next to the marina dock
Marinas (3)
Marinas near Helena on Canyon Ferry Lake. Services are listed only where the marina’s own website states them; call ahead for availability and rates.
✓ Verified on facility site · November 1, 2026
Kim's Marina
8015 Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, MT · (406) 475-3723
On Canyon Ferry Lake
All details (3)
- Boat ramp, gas and boat rentals
- Campsites with full hookups, dump station, showers and laundry
- Grocery store, restaurant, lodging and propane
✓ Verified on facility site · November 1, 2026
Yacht Basin Marina
3555 West Shore Drive, Helena, MT · (406) 475-3440
On Canyon Ferry Lake
All details (2)
- Boat ramp, gas and boat rentals
- Grocery store, restaurant and lodging
✓ Verified on facility site · November 1, 2026
Goose Bay Marina
300 Goose Bay Lane, Townsend, MT · (406) 266-3645
On Canyon Ferry Lake
All details (3)
- Steel and concrete boat slip docks
- Fenced dry storage area (storage waiver required)
- Courtesy boat launch for paying campers; campground loops with hookups
Marina Day Gear
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Handy gear
- Boat trailer tie-down straps on Amazon ↗
- Dock lines on Amazon ↗
- Boat fenders on Amazon ↗
- Trailer wheel bearing kit on Amazon ↗
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Frequently asked questions
How many boat ramps are near Helena, MT?
OpenStreetMap shows 2 named boat launches near Helena, plus 14 unnamed launches shown on the map.
What marinas are near Helena, MT?
Marinas listed here, each checked on its own website: Kim's Marina (Canyon Ferry Lake); Yacht Basin Marina (Canyon Ferry Lake); Goose Bay Marina (Canyon Ferry Lake). Contact each marina for slip availability and rates.
Where can I rent a boat in Helena?
Rental businesses listed here: Helena Boat Rental. Check each company’s website for boats, hours and prices.
Do I need an AIS pass to boat in Montana?
Nonresident boats need a Vessel AIS Prevention Pass ($30 motorized, $10 non-motorized, per Montana FWP), and all watercraft entering Montana must be inspected before launch.