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Black Sandy State Park

This popular campground provides access for boating, water-skiing, walleye and trout fishing, and other water activities.

About the Park

*As a result of a bank stabilization project, tent sites T-2, T-3, and T-4 will be closed for several months to allow grass to re-establish. 

 

Come, visit and enjoy one of the few public parks on the shores of Hauser Reservoir. Black Sandy State Park is an extremely popular weekend boating, fishing, camping and water skiing location. 

Boating, fishing, swimming, camping (electrical hookups are available May 1- November 30), picnicking, bicycling, and mountain biking are available. 

Black Sandy State Park has 29 campsites with electricity and one tent site that can be reserved, and 5 tent sites without electricity that are first come-first served. Maximum trailer length is 35 ft. You can make reservations up to one day in advance of your arrival date. For same-day availability, try the park office—406-458-3221—to check if any sites are available for that night. There are also boat slips for rent on a first-come, first-served basis. 

There is NO lifeguard on duty at Black Sandy State Park.

The park is 43 acres at an elevation of 3,835 feet.

Activities

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Ice Fishing
  • Ice Skating
  • Lake Fishing
  • Picnicking
  • RV Camping
  • Swimming
  • Tent Camping
  • Water Skiing
  • Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Some amenities are seasonal. Check with the park for availability.

  • ADA Accessible
  • Boat Launch
  • Electricity
  • Established Fire Pits
  • Maps
  • Parking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Public Restroom
  • RV Dump Station
  • Toilets (Flush)
  • Toilets (Vault)
  • Trash Removal
  • Water

Seasons & Hours

Hours listed below are normal operating hours and may not apply when there is a special restriction or closure. Check Alerts and Closures in the tab below.


Park
Open 24 hours/day all year
for day use and camping.
May 1- Nov 30: electrical hookups available
Dec 1 - May 1: Limited facilities available

Campground
Open all year
 
Potable water
Approximately May 15-October 10 (as weather allows)

Park Office
Open during business hours May 15-September 15

Park Rules

Alerts & Closures

Restrictions and Closures

See a current list of Restrictions and Closures on State Parks and other FWP lands that may be affected by floods, fire, drought or major maintenance activities.

Volunteer

Contact the park manager for open volunteer positions at Black Sandy State Park.

For complete position descriptions, application forms, and details about Montana State Parks volunteer programs, visit the Volunteers page.

Fees

Montana Residents

  • Montana residents who pay the $9 state parks fee with their annual vehicle registration have no daily entrance fees to state parks. For residents who don't include this in their vehicle registration, non-resident day use fees apply.

Nonresidents

  • Day use entrance fee with a vehicle: $8
  • Day use entrance fee as a walk-in, bicycle or bus passenger: $4
  • With a Nonresident Entrance Pass: Free

Campsites

Contact Information

Mailing Address:
Black Sandy State Park
c/o Helena Area Resource Office (HARO)
PO Box 200701
Helena, MT 59620

 

***There is a phone outage at Black Sandy, please contact the HARO office at 406-495-3270

 

Phone: (May 15-September)
Black Sandy State Park Office

 

Phone: (Labor Day - May 14)
Helena Area Resource Office, 406-495-3270

Reservation Phone Number:

1-855-922-6768

Email: cputchat@mt.gov

Aquatic Invasive Species

Help protect Montana's waters

AIS can be easily spread from one waterbody to the other. Anglers, boaters, construction workers, pond owners, gardeners, seaplane pilots, field workers - virtually anyone who works or plays in or around water can unknowingly transport these pests on their boats and equipment. It takes only one mistake to potentially infest a new water body.

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Black Sandy State Park

Address

6563 Hauser Dam Road
Helena, MT 59602
Latitude/Longitude:
(46.74553 / -111.88621)

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Meet The Park Manager

Craig Putchat

Craig Putchat grew up in southeastern Pennsylvania, and graduated from Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin with a degree in Outdoor Education and Outdoor Writing. Since college Craig has done many things, most notably, for 15 years before joining Montana State Parks, he owned and operated a sport shop, rental lodge, and charter fishing business on Lake Superior. Craig said, “I am excited to use my experience in dealing with the public to give visitors to the parks I manage a great visit, and leave them wanting to come back for more.“

CONTACT INFO
Mailing Address:
Helena Area Resource Office (HARO)
PO Box 200701
Helena, MT 59620

Phone: SUMMER
May 15 - Labor Day
Park Office, 406-458-3221
WINTER
Labor Day - May 15
Helena Area Resource Office, 406-495-3270
Email: cputchat@mt.gov

Photo of Park Manager, Craig Putchat