Canaday Boat Launch

Facility · Montana ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Dillon Field Office (Bureau of Land Management MT) · Open Access

4,470 ft
Elevation

This day-use area located on the Madison River offers opportunities for picnicking, floating, boating, and fishing, and includes an interpretive board and trail. The banks around the boat launch have recently been revegetated so please stay on the trails provided.

Getting there

Just off State Hwy 84 approximately 25 miles northeast of Ennis, 1/4 mile west of Red Mountain Campground on the north side of the highway.

45.60778, -111.57545 · 45°36'28.0"N 111°34'31.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F394250576675858575604738
Low °F242530364350575649393024
Precip in0.50.71.22.33.03.21.31.41.41.70.80.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

No Fees

Stay limit: Overnight camping is prohibited.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Canaday Boat Launch

Can you reserve a site at Canaday Boat Launch?
No. Canaday Boat Launch is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Canaday Boat Launch?
Overnight camping is prohibited.

Camping near Canaday Boat Launch

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.