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  4. Black Sandy State Park

Camping at Black Sandy State Park near Helena

State park · Helena · 35 campsites

A forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

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.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 34 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets not allowed
  • Vault toilets

    Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 35 sites
Sold out for Nov 13 – Nov 15.

We checked every night of your stay on Montana State Parks: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

Flexible dates

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Fixed dates

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View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability on ReserveAmerica.

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First come, first served

You book directly on Montana State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Montana State Parks ↗

Walk-up only
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Amenities & location

  • Boat Dock
  • Boat Ramp
  • Camp Host
  • Camping Improved Site
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing Reservoir
  • Kiosk
  • Parking
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Table
  • Toilet
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

930 Custer Avenue
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Black Sandy State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Black Sandy State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Black Sandy State Park?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Black Sandy State Park?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 30 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 28 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 0 of 19 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing 930 Custer Avenue (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night

Grey Sandy Campground

0.4 mi from Black Sandy State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Campsite at the Causeway

2.4 mi from Black Sandy State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $38/night
$76 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Hilltop Camp near Hauser Lake

5.1 mi from Black Sandy State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 34 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2016 Keystone Laredo
    2016 Keystone Laredo

    Travel trailer · 31 ft · sleeps 8 · 12 mi from campground

    $135/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    MEET HaR-V! YOUR FULLY STOCKED ADVENTURE ON WHEELS!
    MEET HaR-V! YOUR FULLY STOCKED ADVENTURE ON WHEELS!

    Class C motorhome · 30 ft · sleeps 8 · 61 mi from campground

    $259/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Meet Whaley: New Custom Ford Transit
    Meet Whaley: New Custom Ford Transit

    Camper van · 22 ft · sleeps 2 · 76 mi from campground

    $330/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    • Off-peak Jul 15–Jul 15: per night

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Montana State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 20260%0%0%
    Dec 20260%0%0%
    Jan 20270%0%0%
    Feb 20270%0%0%
    Mar 20270%0%0%
    Apr 20270%0%0%
    May 20270%0%0%
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    35 individual reservable campsites from Montana State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    35 sites · $20 on 2027-04-08; other nights may differ, $14 on 2027-04-08; other nights may differ/night

    Loops: Black Sandy Campground (35)

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15