Helena Valley Reservoir

Helena Valley Regulating Reservoir

Photo of Scotty's bedroom shows his clothing in the wardrobe and his bed.

Scotty's bedroom

The Helena Valley Unit is in central Montana, adjoining the city of Helena, Montana, and 3.5 miles west of Canyon Ferry Dam on the Missouri River. The principal purposes of the unit are irrigation and municipal water for the city of Helena. Features of the development are a tunnel, dam and regulating reservoir, canal, pumping plant, and other facilities. Created by Helena Valley Dam the reservoir, with 518 water surface acres, 477 land acres and 6 miles of shoreline, offers fair fishing for kokanee salmon. Picnic shelters available. Boating is non-motorized only.

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Campsite 232

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Parking Pad 232

Scotty's bed has a carved wooden headboard. Historic photos hand on the walls.

Scotty's bedroom

Helena Valley Regulating Reservoir

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Adjoins city of Helena, the capital city of Montana.

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Important Information

Hikers must take IGBC approved bear resistant food storage containers in this area. Free loan out of these containers is available at Grand Teton permit stations with a valid backcountry permit.

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