White Sandy Campground, near Helena, Montana, is a scenic spot that offers a laid-back atmosphere right by Hauser Lake. With spacious sites that are well-spaced out, it’s a great place to kick back and soak up the natural beauty.

The campground features a lovely beach area perfect for sunbathing and swimming, although some visitors have mentioned that the water quality can vary. There's also a boat ramp for those looking to hit the water, and the parking area is ample, making it easy to access the lake. As one camper noted, “The views are amazing,” which is a sentiment echoed by many who have enjoyed the picturesque surroundings.

For those who enjoy hiking, there are trails nearby that provide a chance to explore the local landscape. While the campground doesn’t offer many amenities—like showers or picnic tables—visitors appreciate the clean facilities and the peaceful vibe. One reviewer mentioned, “The campground was clean and the sites were spacious,” highlighting the well-kept nature of the area.

If you’re planning a trip, keep in mind that the campground operates from mid-May to September, making it a seasonal retreat for families and friends looking to escape the hustle and bustle. Whether you’re fishing, boating, or just relaxing by the water, White Sandy Campground is a solid choice for a weekend getaway.

## Overview

 White Sandy is located on the west side of Hauser Lake at the confluence of Prickly Pear creek. White Sandy faces Eldorado Bar and the beautiful Big Belt mountains. It is in an ideal location for outdoor recreation, wildlife watching, water sports, camping and swimming. 
## Recreation

 White Sandy offers excellent recreational access. There is a beach area, picnic areas, as well as a ramada/pavilion with power and lights, available by advanced reservation. There are vault toilets located in convenient locations throughout the site. There are trails throughout White Sandy as well as in the surrounding area. Additionally, there are multiple trails within the larger Hauser Lake Recreation area, as well as multiple fishing access sites, hunting access, wildlife viewing and of course, boating. World class mountain biking trails abound in the area as well. The recreation opportunities are truly boundless. 
## Natural Features

 The campground and day use areas are situated in a shrub-steppe landscape, mostly comprised of sage brush and bunch grasses. Every campsite has a view of the lake and mountains. While there are some ponderosa pine and deciduous trees throughout the area, they are scarce and do not provide a large amount of shade, but the lake does help keep the temperatures down a bit on those hot summer days. 
## Nearby Attractions

 White Sandy is located in a prime location to get out and recreate outdoors, or within the capital of Montana. There are hundreds of miles of trails, Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service lands, state parks, the Lewis and Clark Trail and so much more. Helena (only a short drive away) has all the amenities of a large city with small town charm. There are great restaurants, museums, the capitol building, old mining settlements, Last Chance Gulch, Reeder's Alley and a vibrant downtown with a walking mall area. 
## Charges & Cancellations

 Reservation Cancellations & Changes Cancelling a Reservation: Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below). Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. The recreation.gov cancellation policy can be found here: https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies

White Sandy Campground

Gorgeous setting. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that there's no power or water at the sites. In fact, when I was there the potable water was not potable. Beautiful big widely spaced sites. Excellent beach area. Really nice boat ramp and parking area. Well used by locals. 

Beautiful Setting! 

The entrance is right before Black Sandy.  The dump station is just past the entrance and does have potable water (if not closed in winter) In mid Sept,  only one loop was open.   The views are amazing.  No cell or other services, but can't beat the price. 

Water views for all

The camp site was perfect and right on the water, but the water was full of algae. There were signs all over saying it was unsafe but people were still swimming. Didn’t want to take the risk 

Nice camp site but the water was not

The campground was clean and the sites were spacious. No one enforced the quiet hours, which was an issue. Other than the lake, there isn’t much to do. During our stay there was an algae outbreak, so most people stayed out of the water. I would recommend staying somewhere else if the water isn’t swimmable or plan on bringing some board games.

Well Kept BLM Campground 

Really nice

This is a very nice BLM campground. Plenty of room at each site. A swimming area has several small shelters at it. A large shelter is available as well. Boat launch has a very large parking area. Cost is $15 per night, $5 for day use

Very Nice roomy campground

A wonderful spot. Especially if you come early.

Beautiful 

Easy to Access campground, picnic tables, restrooms available, water, convenient store down the road. Drive to site is short and easy as well. Spots for RVs and campers. Fishing access, lots of trout. Nice place to take the kids to play on Hauser Lake.  Spot to catch live crawfish, boating access. 

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4.0