Canyon River is part of an upscale real estate development located on the east side of Missoula off I-90 at exit 107 on a bend in the Clark Fork River.

The layout moves through tall pines and native grasslands along lakes, marshes, and sand bunkers over mostly level, terrain with both a links and parkland feel to the design. From the rear tees it's 6,966 yards, par 72, 72.6/130, course/slope ratings with three shorter tees, designed by Lee E. Schmidt and Brian Curley in 2006.