One of the few public parks on the shores of Hauser Lake, this popular campground provides access for boating, waterskiing, walleye and trout fishing, and other water activities. Interpretive displays describe the history of this area.

**<font>ADA designated campsites may only be reserved and occupied by a party who can provide proof of disability upon arrival. Proof of eligibility for at least one member of your party will be required in the form of a DMV (or other states equivalent) issued person with disabilities placard or disabilities motor vehicle license plate. The eligible member of your party must be an occupant of the site for the entire reserved period. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in the cancellation of your reservation and forfeiture of your reservation fee. Additional cancellation fees will be applied. </font>**  
  
Camping is allowed in designated areas only. All boats, trailers, rigs and motorized vehicles must fit entirely within the campsite parking-spur provided. Any equipment that does not fit entirely within the campsite parking-spur must be parked outside the campground in an area designated by the park manager.   
  
Open fires are allowed only in established iron fire rings and grills. Propane and LPG camp stoves are allowed. Smoking is not allowed except in enclosed vehicles or developed sites at least 3 feet in diameter and cleared of all flammable materials.  
  
Reservations are non-transferable and cannot be sold, bartered, or traded. The primary occupant and/or their party are the only persons authorized to camp in the site during the duration of their reservation.   
  
Check-in time is 2:00pm for campsites (local time).  
  
Check-out time is 1:00pm for campsites (local park time). Late checkouts may incur additional fees unless prior arrangements have been made with park staff.  
  
The maximum capacity at each individually signed or numbered campsite is eight (8) people. This typically involves a single camping unit, which includes, but not limited to, a tent, motor home, camping bus, truck mounted camper shell, pull-type camper, or other device designed and commonly used for sleeping. In the event the site is designated as Double Site, the site capacity for that site is doubled to allow for sixteen (16) people and two camping units.  
  
Campfires are allowed in designated areas only!  
  
Pets must be kept on a leash. Please check with destination park staff for local restrictions.  
  
Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00pm to 7:00am.  
  
Fireworks are prohibited in all parks at all times. No Exceptions..   
  
All watercraft entering Montana must be inspected before launch and purchase Vessel AIS Prevention pass. For more information visit cleandraindrymt.com.   
  
In case of an emergency when visiting Montana State Parks, please dial 911. You may also wish to notify park staff for additional assistance if necessary.   
  
For non-emergency assistance please contact park staff.

Black Sandy State Park Campground

Very few camp spots, a few pull off picnic areas, farther down by the Hauser damn is really good trout fishing!! Browns are release, Rainbow and brook trout below the damn. Good spot to take the kids fishing, no pests to bug them :) rope swing in to water, water is wading level.   

Black Sandy

This campground is pretty small but is located right on the edge of the lake making for some nice views and a relaxing environment. There are bathrooms, small docks, a swimming area in the lake, fire pits, and water. The best thing about this campground is the proximity to Hauser Dam. There are some wonderful hikes around the dam as well as great fishing. If you are there in August you can see the largest concentration of Bald Eagles west of the Mississippi.

Jumping off point

Nice big state park campground, but it fills up quickly. Views are good but they aren’t the Montana stereotypical snow-capped peaks. The camp sites where we stayed were pretty close together but right on the water. Good place to stay for a day passing through or for longer if you just want low-key time on the water.

Outside Helena 

July 20-23, 2019 Will not return. Sites 002 and 021 Electric and water available. Dump station out of order. Flush toilets. In order to use cellular, we had to boost. Dirt roads - windy and dusty. We were packed in like sardines.

Black Sandy State Park

Pull up next to the lake. Electric, wood, toilets, noisy boat docking, gnats available. Office super friendly and helpful. Fishing near dam close by. 

Great location with a caveat

All the sites are on the water.  Nice swim area. Clean bathrooms.  Basically no cell service.  Sometimes it flits in and out, not to be counted on. Sites are very close together, but you're here to play on the water anyhow! Can rent a boat slip if you want. Most of the sites are really tight to get into with a larger rig. 