Wolf Creek, Idaho · Lewis and Clark County · Campground
Overview 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. Recreation White Sandy offers excellent …
Overview 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. Recreation White Sandy offers excellent recreational access. There is a beach area, picnic areas, as well as a ramada/pavilion with power and lights, available by advanced reservation. There are vault toilets located in convenient locations throughout the site. There are trails throughout White Sandy as well as in the surrounding area. Additionally, there are multiple trails within the larger Hauser Lake Recreation area, as well as multiple fishing access sites, hunting access, wildlife viewing and of course, boating. World class mountain biking trails abound in the area as well. The recreation opportunities are truly boundless. Facilities White Sandy offers several amenities that will make your stay enjoyable and comfortable. White Sandy is a 32-site campground that has spacious and level gravel parking pads that accommodate RVs, travel trailers and tents. Reservations are required at this site. White Sandy features a large concrete boat launch with a courtesy dock, as well as areas to beach your vessel. A fish cleaning station is available near the day-use parking at White Sandy. There are vault toilets located in each loop of the campground as well as near the boat launch and beach area. There is potable water provided throughout the campground and day use areas as well as garbage dumpsters. Every campsite contains a fire ring with a grill grate in addition to a picnic table. There are also picnic tables and small pavilions throughout the area. There is a small general store across from the entrance to White Sandy, additionally, Black Sandy state park is located just 1/4 mile up the road, which offers an RV dump station which is $5 to use if you are staying at White Sandy.Natural Features
Photos
View of Hauser from campsite — Campground hostBLM White Sandy Campground Sign. — BLMOverlooking White Sandy Recreation Site — Campground hostBeach/swimming area at BLM White Sandy Campground. 2 shade structures within the sandy beach area and 2 shade structures adjacent to the swimming area. These 4 shade structures are for day-use only. — BLMBoat launch parking — Joe CobbHauser Lake Views from White Sandy Recreation Site — Campground hostBoat launch — Joe CobbView of Hauser Laker from the Recreation Site — Campground hostBoat ramp area, day-use parking and fish cleaning station at BLM White Sandy Campground. — BLMOverlooking part of the campground and Hauser. — Campground hostBLM White Sandy Campground beach area on Hauser Lake with paved parking for day-users. Sandy beach with 2 shade structures and picnic tables. — BLMBLM White Sandy Campground courtesy dock with lighting with paved day use parking. — BLM
How to Get 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 miles until you reach White Sandy Recreation Area directly in front of you on the right hand side of the road. If you get to Black Sandy state park, you have gone too far.
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Plan Your Visit to White Sandy Campground
Heading to White Sandy Campground? 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for White Sandy Campground?
No central reservation system listed for White Sandy Campground. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/261822) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How many campsites are at White Sandy Campground?
White Sandy Campground has 31 campsites. Site amenities (hookups, vehicle limits, ADA access) vary — see the individual campsite pages for details.
How do I get to White Sandy Campground?
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 miles until you reach White Sandy Recreation Area directly in front of you on the right hand side of the road. If you get to Black Sandy state park, you have gone too far.
How do I contact White Sandy Campground?
You can reach the park at phone: 406-458-4744 or email: N/A.
