Cooney State Park
Open year-round. Water systems and comfort stations operate May 15 through September 27. Electric hookups available year-round. Campsites are reservable from the third Friday in May through the third Sunday in September, up to three months in advance. The spring 2026 shoreline restoration project has concluded.
Red Flag Warning issued October 8 at 12:52PM MDT until October 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and strong gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior for new or existing fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zones...274...284. In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...126. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Wheatland. In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie. In South Central MT...Carbon...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * WIND: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Up to 88. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The worst conditions are expected across the lower to middle elevations in fine fuels. The strongest winds are expected in mountain locations and the foothills west of Billings. Zone WY274 will see lower wind speeds.
About
Cooney State Park sits on Cooney Reservoir, a 770-acre impoundment 22 miles southwest of Laurel in Carbon County. The reservoir is renowned for excellent walleye and rainbow trout fishing and serves as a popular destination for boating, water skiing, jet skiing, and swimming. The surrounding landscape offers scenic views of the Beartooth Mountains. The park features five campground loops with 82 total campsites plus three group use areas. Marshall Cove Campground offers the most developed amenities including metered showers and flush toilets. Nineteen sites have electric hookups with 15, 20, 30, and 50 amp service available, and some sites offer water and sewer connections. Pull-through sites accommodate larger RVs. All campgrounds have vault toilets, drinking water (seasonal), fire rings, and picnic tables. Beyond camping, the park provides multiple boat ramps, docks, a fish cleaning station, swimming beach, playground, volleyball court, and horseshoe pits. Winter activities include ice fishing and cross-country skiing. A camp host is present during the busy season, and ADA-accessible sites are available.
Directions
From Laurel, travel 22 miles southwest on U.S. Highway 212, then follow signs to 86 Lake Shore Road, Roberts, MT 59070.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $18 - $90 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 80ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 445-2326 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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