BLM White Sandy Campground overview. Beach area in the foreground. Site located on Hauser Lake. Campsites located along water's edge.
BLM White Sandy Campground overview. Beach area in the foreground. Site located on Hauser Lake. Campsites located along water's edge.
Boat launch parking
BLM White Sandy Campground beach area
View of Hauser from campsite

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms

About White Sandy Campground

White Sandy is located on the west side of Hauser Lake at the confluence of Prickly Pear creek. White Sandy faces Eldorado Bar and the beautiful Big Belt mountains. It is in an ideal location for outdoor recreation, wildlife watching, water sports, camping and swimming. 

Available sites

25 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

25 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 02, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 03, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 04, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 05, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 06, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 07, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 08, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 09, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 10, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 11, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 12, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 14, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 15, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 16, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 17, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 18, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 19, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 20, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 21, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 22, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 23, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 24, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel
🚐 25, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 26, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 30 ft · Gravel

Reviews (182)

What Guests Are Saying

White Sandy Campground offers a relaxing experience with spacious, well-kept sites and beautiful views of the lake. Camp hosts are friendly and attentive, ensuring a clean environment and maintaining a quiet atmosphere. However, issues such as lack of water access, parking congestion, and occasional noise from neighbors have been noted, but overall, visitors express a desire to return.

Review Summary

3.8
182 reviews
5
36.3%
66
4
25.3%
46
3
20.9%
38
2
14.3%
26
1
3.3%
6

Micheal N

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: A

5

Great campground, views and lake!

Micheal N

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: A

5

Great campground, views and lake!

Jessica H

Verified

January 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A

3

The campground itself is great! We did have all of our fishing supplies stolen though... tackle boxes, poles, etc which put a big damper on the trip. If you stay here just be sure to take precautions and lock up any valuable belongings. We’ve camped all over and never had anything stolen and it was probably just bad luck.

Jessica H

Verified

January 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A

3

The campground itself is great! We did have all of our fishing supplies stolen though... tackle boxes, poles, etc which put a big damper on the trip. If you stay here just be sure to take precautions and lock up any valuable belongings. We’ve camped all over and never had anything stolen and it was probably just bad luck.

Cleo S

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A

4

We enjoy White Sandy but do not understand the need for reservations since there were very few people at the campground while we were there except for the weekends. The host Bob does a great job keeping the bathrooms clean even after falling and breaking his jaw!

Cleo S

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A

4

We enjoy White Sandy but do not understand the need for reservations since there were very few people at the campground while we were there except for the weekends. The host Bob does a great job keeping the bathrooms clean even after falling and breaking his jaw!

Zachary R

Verified

January 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: A

5

Great little campground, river is beautiful, nice little hikes up the surrounding hills. Simple facilities, but in good shape.

Zachary R

Verified

January 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: A

5

Great little campground, river is beautiful, nice little hikes up the surrounding hills. Simple facilities, but in good shape.

Tracy H

Verified

June 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: A

5

Beautiful campground. Quiet. We had rain, wind, and cool temperatures but still had an amazing weekend. This was the first time we have camped here.

Tracy H

Verified

June 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: A

5

Beautiful campground. Quiet. We had rain, wind, and cool temperatures but still had an amazing weekend. This was the first time we have camped here.

Location & Directions for White Sandy Campground

6563 Hauser Dam Rd, Helena, MT 59602 United States

Elevation: 1,126 ft

Getting There

From Helena drive north, from Great Falls drive south on I-15 to the Lincoln Road exit, turn east on Lincoln Rd and continue to the T-intersection with Hauser Dam Rd, turn left (North) and continue about 4 mi until you reach White Sandy Recreation...

Nearest town

Helena, MT - 17 mi

About 25 min to downtown

Highway access

White Sandy Campground is accessible via I-15, with the Lincoln Road exit providing a route to Hauser Dam Road.

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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