Black Sandy State Park
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, and there is a maximum stay of 7 days allowed. 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.
Fees are charged for day use and camping.
Area Activities
- fishing
- rv camping
- beach
- camping
- swimming
- tent camping
- water skiing
- wildlife viewing
- ice skating
- hiking
- ice fishing
- lake fishing
- picnicking
- boating
Services And Amenities
- handicapped accessible
- electricity
- pets allowed
- public restroom
- toilets
- water
- boat launch
- established fire pits
- trash removal
- campsite
Driving Directions
Black Sandy State Park is located 7 miles north of Helena on I-15, then 4 miles east on Secondary 453, then 3 miles north on Hauser Dam Road.
Season / Hours Of Operation