Black Sandy State Park

6563 Hauser Dam Road, Helena, MT 59602

Phone: 406-495-3270 • Phone: 855-922-6768

Additional Information:
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Ice Fishing
  • Ice Skating
  • Picnicking
  • RV Camping
  • Swimming
  • Tent Camping
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Boat Launch
  • Electricity
  • Established Fire Pits
  • Handicapped Accessible
  • Pets Allowed
  • Public Restroom
  • Toilets
  • Trash Removal
  • Water

One of the few public parks on the shores of Hauser Reservoir, Black Sandy is an extremely popular weekend boating, fishing, and water skiing take-off point. This site is 43 acres and has an elevation of 3,835 feet. Pets are required to be on a leash., Longest trailer length is 35 ft. Boating, fishing, swimming, camping (no hookups), picnicking, bicycling, and biking are available. There are 29 sites (4 additional sites are for tents) that offer both flush and vault toilets, boat trailer parking, maps, RV dump station, grills/fire rings, picnic tables, trash cans, drinking water, and interpretive displays. Groceries, laundry, showers, public telephone, are available adjacent to the park. There are 3 public golf courses and 8 museums located nearby in Helena. Maximum stay of 14 days allowed. Fees are charged for non-resident day use and camping.

General park questions: 406-495-3260

Toll free number for camping reservations only: 855-922-6768

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