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Black Sandy State Park, Helena, MT

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Sports & Outdoors

Black Sandy State Park

A Montana state park on the western shore of Hauser Reservoir, popular for boating, fishing, camping and water skiing.

6563 Hauser Dam Road, Helena, MT 59602 · Helena, MT

About Black Sandy State Park

Black Sandy State Park sits on the western side of Hauser Lake, a reservoir on the Missouri River about thirteen miles northeast of Helena. Visitors come mainly for water recreation, including boating, fishing, swimming and water skiing, and the park also offers camping, picnicking, bicycling and mountain biking. It has campsites with electricity and tent sites, and the park is not staffed with lifeguards. The park lies along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.

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The closest stops to Black Sandy State Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
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    Gates of the Mountains

    $25–$50

    Ride a two-hour boat cruise through the limestone canyon on the Missouri River that Meriwether Lewis named in 1805.

    6.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Museums

    ExplorationWorks

    Under $25

    A hands-on science and play museum for families in Helena, Montana, with exhibits spread over two floors.

    12 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Montana State Capitol

    No admission fee

    Tour the copper-domed statehouse and see Charles M. Russell's 25-foot Lewis and Clark painting in the House chamber.

    13 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Outdoor Adventure

    Montana's Yellowstone Country

    No admission fee

    Regional tourism office promoting south central Montana's five counties and the northern gateways to Yellowstone National Park.

    13 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site

    No admission fee

    Tour a working cattle ranch from the open-range era, with a historic ranch house, living history and walking trails.

    47 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Old Montana Prison Museum Complex

    Under $25

    Five museums inside a former territorial prison, covering Montana history, antique cars and vintage toys.

    47 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

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