State Park on Cooney Reservoir
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Region 5 | Yellowstone Country
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Head to this reservoir 40 minutes south of Billings to boat, play in the water, camp, and fish. The most popular recreation area serving southcentral Montana, it’s always a busy place in the summer. The park features good walleye and rainbow trout fishing, boating opportunities, and five campgrounds around the lake. Eleven campsites with electricity are now available at Red Lodge Campground.
The park is open year-round for other recreational opportunities. During the winter months, Cooney State Park is a great place to ice fish and cross country ski.
Cooney State Park is located on Cooney Reservoir. Cooney State Park is the only FWP managed site on Cooney Reservoir. Cooney Reservoir is a tributary of Red Lodge Creek.
22 miles southwest of Laurel on U.S. 212, then 8 miles west of Boyd on county road. Or, south of Columbus 4 miles to Shane Creek Road, 14 miles east. (Lat 45.441, Lng -109.228)
If you have questions or comments please send mail to: Cooney, 86 Lake Shore Road Roberts, MT 59070 or call (406) 445-2326.
