Clark's Bay Day Use Site

About Clark's Bay Day Use Site

Going camping? Reserve your spot on Recreation.govClark’s Bay recreation area is for day-use only and is open daily from 9am-9pm during the regular season (May 1st through early October). This site is on Hauser Lake connected to Devil’s Elbow Campground and Two-Camps Vista via a non-motorized trail.Facilities/Services: Restrooms, picnic shelters, picnic tables, swimming area, volleyball area, potable water, parking, boat ramp for small boats, and trails. The group picnic shelter is now available exclusively through recreation.gov. https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273359?q=Clark%27s%20Bay%20Day%20Use%20Area

How to Get There

From Helena take Exit 193 (Cedar Street) from I-15. Travel on Washington Street (past airport entrance) and turn right on Canyon Ferry Road for 1/2 mile, then turn left on York Road for approximately 11 miles through Lakeside until you reach the Clark’s Bay entrance sign.

Plan Your Visit to Clark's Bay Day Use Site

Heading to Clark's Bay Day Use Site? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)