Black Sandy State Park
Open year-round. Full facilities including potable water and electrical hookups are operational through late fall. Limited facilities December 1 through May 1. Reservations accepted up to one day in advance by phone at 1-855-922-6768.
Winter Storm Warning issued October 10 at 4:13PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches, with the exception of the Lincoln valley where up to 7 inches is expected. Isolated amounts approaching 30 inches within the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds combined with the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to between the evening through late morning hours.
About
Black Sandy State Park is a 43-acre recreation area on the eastern shore of Hauser Lake, a Missouri River impoundment north of Helena. The park serves as a popular basecamp for boaters, anglers, and water sports enthusiasts drawn to the lake's walleye and trout fishery. The campground offers 35 sites: 29 with electrical hookups (30 and 50 amp) that can be reserved, one reservable tent site, and five first-come-first-served tent sites. Electrical hookups operate May 1 through November 30. Facilities include flush toilets, vault toilets, an RV dump station, fire rings, and picnic tables. Potable water is available approximately May 15 through October 10. Maximum trailer length is 35 feet. A concrete boat ramp provides direct lake access. Swimming, water skiing, and hiking are available. The park is open year-round with limited facilities December through April. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive days.
Directions
From Helena, drive 7 miles north on I-15, then 4 miles east on Secondary 453, then 3 miles north on the county road to the park entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $6 - $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 34ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| cputchat@mt.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (406) 458-3221 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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