About Clark's Bay Day Use Area Shelter (MT)
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
Reviews (6)
What Guests Are Saying
Clark's Bay Day Use Area Shelter is an excellent spot for large groups, offering easy access to the lake and well-maintained facilities, including bathrooms. The area is noted for its cleanliness and upkeep. Overall, it's a highly recommended location for gatherings.
What Guests Are Saying
Clark's Bay Day Use Area Shelter is an excellent spot for large groups, offering easy access to the lake and well-maintained facilities, including bathrooms. The area is noted for its cleanliness and upkeep. Overall, it's a highly recommended location for gatherings.
Review Summary
Martin M
August 1, 2024
Great place for a large group. Easy access to lake and bathrooms, well maintained
Martin M
August 1, 2024
Great place for a large group. Easy access to lake and bathrooms, well maintained
ROBIN H
August 12, 2023
Wonderful place! The host was very helpful and friendly.
ROBIN H
August 12, 2023
Wonderful place! The host was very helpful and friendly.
Jacqueline B
July 18, 2022
Clark's Bay was very clean. Camp hosts were friendly and delightful. They took the time to visit and serve me as I was cleaning up.
Jacqueline B
July 18, 2022
Clark's Bay was very clean. Camp hosts were friendly and delightful. They took the time to visit and serve me as I was cleaning up.
Location Clark's Bay Day Use Area Shelter (MT)
Address:
5700 York Road
Helena, MT, 59601
United States
The Clark's Bay Day Use Area Shelter is accessible via US Highway 12, which is approximately 10 miles to the north.
Elevation: 1127 feet
14 mi drive to downtown Helena (about 21 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Clark's Bay Day Use Site opens and closes.
- This site is only open during the fee season opening and closing.
- All pets must be kept on a leash outside of the "pet area". No pets are allowed in the beach area. Please pick up waste from your pets. Stock animals are not allowed in this facility.
- Fireworks and/or shooting is NOT allowed at this recreation site on land.
- The day use fee is required in advance of any facility use.
- Non-road legal ATVs, UTVs or motorcycles are not allowed in this facility.
- Launching is provided for small boats and Jet Skis only due to the shallow ramp. Ramp area is for watercraft only.
- If you plan to bring a watercraft with you, please remember to always: Clean, Drain, Dry and Inspect your craft for Aquatic Invasive Species.
- Caution: Prairie rattlesnakes and bull snakes inhabit this area. Black widows are very common in the area. Be cautious of where you step or reach.
- While it is uncommon to sight a bear in the area, it is possible. Bears, raccoons, ravens, seagulls, magpies and other animals will get into your food if not properly stored. Please be store your food properly.
- Weather can change drastically in this area. Be prepared for any type of weather event.
- Please do not throw any trash into the vault toilets as it is very difficult and expensive to remove. Dumpsters are provided for paying visitors using this site.
- Please clean up before departing.
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Last updated: August 23, 2026
