Townsend welcomes you with open skies, mountain horizons, and the easy pace of a true county seat. Set where U.S. 12 meets U.S. 287 in Broadwater County, it offers direct access to jobs, healthcare, and amenities in nearby Helena and Bozeman, while keeping its own close-knit identity and walkable Main Street.
Outdoors, the area is a standout. Just up the road, Canyon Ferry Reservoir draws anglers, sailors, and paddlers throughout the year; learn more through the state’s visitor guide to the lake at Visit Montana’s page for Canyon Ferry Reservoir. The surrounding Big Belt and Elkhorn ranges provide four-season adventure, with trailheads and scenic byways connecting into the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Day trips are easy, too—history and geology converge where three rivers meet at Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks.
Families appreciate the strong local schools. The Townsend School District serves K–12 with hands-on programs, spirited athletics, and community-backed events that frequently fill the stands. Year-round, the calendar hums with hometown traditions—from farmers markets to fall festivities—supported by volunteers and local businesses that know their neighbors by name.
Whether you’re aiming for a first home with room for gear or planning to sell and move closer to the water, Agent Pronto can connect you with a proven real estate professional who knows Townsend’s neighborhoods, pricing, and pace.