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Indian Road Campground.
General information.
Region: Region 3--Southwest.
Dominant Setting: forest, lake, river/stream.
Location: Indian Road campground is located on the west edge of Townsend, Montana on US Highway 287, turnoff is near milepost 75.
Manager: U.S. BLM/Bureau of Reclamation.
Amenities: accessible bathrooms, pit toilets, trash containers, parking.
This site is open year-round.
Pets are allowed (on leash).
Available Activities.
Accessible activities: camping, fishing, hiking, learning, picnicking, nature viewing.
Non-accessible activities: boating.
Accessible camping information.
Site name: Accessible Campsite.
Type of site or sites: tent site, RV site.
Site features: parking pad size of 75 by 13 feet, picnic table is located along an accessible route and there is wheelchair seating, BBQ with cooking surface within accessible reach range.
Route name: Accessible Campsite General Amenity Area.
Access route surface: gravel.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 34 inches, maximum running slope of 2.3%.
Route name: Accessible Campsite to Toilet.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 60 inches, maximum running slope of 2.1%, maximum cross slope of 1%.
Accessible fishing information.
Site name: Pond Loop Trail.
Type of site: pond.
Accessible access to water: shore fishing.
Other features: none.
Comment: There are mulitple points along the Pond Loop Trail that provide good fishing access.
Accessible hiking information.
Trail name: Pond Loop Trail.
Type of trail: multiple trailheads, loop trail.
Trail surface: gravel, surface is firm, surface is stable.
Trail dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 50 inches, maximum running slope of 9.3 degrees, maximum cross slope of 4 degrees, there are tread obstacles, maximum tread obstacle height is 1 inches.
Length: 0.25 to 0.5 mile.
Other trail features: benches, some benches have armrests, some benches have back support, boardwalks and/or bridges.
Accessible educational opportunities.
Site name: Educational Kiosk.
Type of educational opportunity: interpretive sign.
Comment: The kiosk is accessible by compacted gravel path with maximum slope of 3%, located 150 feet from marked accessible parking.
Accessible picnicking information.
Site name: Day Use Picnic Area.
Estimated number of accessible picnic tables: 7.
Picnic table information: fixed picnic tables, along accessible routes, picnic tables have wheelchair seating spaces.
Other features: BBQ with an accessible cooking surface height (15 to 34 inches from the ground).
Comment: There is a variety of picnicking opportunities around the pond. The tables nearest the marked accessible parking are the most accessible.
Route name: Marked Accessible Parking to Picnic Area.
Access route surface: dirt, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 60 inches, maximum running slope of 8%, maximum cross slope of 2%, tread obstacles up to 1 inches.
Route name: Picnic Area to Toilets.
Access route surface: dirt, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 60 inches, maximum running slope of 8%, maximum cross slope of 2%, tread obstacles up to 1 inches.
Site name: Group Picnic Shelter.
Estimated number of accessible picnic tables: 8.
Picnic table information: along accessible routes, movable picnic tables, picnic tables have wheelchair seating spaces.
Other features: BBQ with an accessible cooking surface height (15 to 34 inches from the ground), sheltered area, group event facilities.
Comment: Call the Bureau of Reclamation for reservation information. Electricity is available for events.
Route name: Group Picnic Shelter to Toilets.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 60 inches, maximum running slope of 4.3%, maximum cross slope of 1.1%, tread obstacles up to 0.5 inches.
Route name: Marked Accessible Parking to Group Picnic Shelter.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 60 inches, maximum running slope of 4.3%, maximum cross slope of 1.1%, tread obstacles up to 0.5 inches.
Accessible nature viewing information.
Site name: Pond Loop Trail.
Features: established viewpoints, the viewpoints offer a clear view of the attraction between 32 to 51 inches from the ground.
There is a good chance of seeing: waterfowl, birds, small mammals, amphibians.
Comment: The Pond Loop Trail provides multiple resting points and benches where scenery and wildlife can be observed.
Location pictures.
1: Picture 1--The accessible campsite at Indian Road has a large pull-through parking pad.
2: Picture 2--Group Picnic Shelter.
3: Picture 3--Day Use Picnic Area.
4: Picture 4--Education Kiosk.
5: Picture 5--Fishing Pond.
6: Picture 6--Pond Loop Trail.
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Manager's contact information.
Managed by: U.S. BLM/Bureau of Reclamation.
Address: Bureau of Reclamation
7700 Canyon Ferry Road
Helena, MT 59602
Phone Number: (406) 475-3310
TDD phone number is not available.
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Information source and currentness.
Source of Information: MonTECH
S.Hammer
Information Date: 5/11/2011
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