Clark's Bay Day Use Area Shelter (MT)
Clark's Bay Day Use Area Shelter (MT) is a BLM campground in Montana. Hookups: water.
- Type
- BLM campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 46.69170, -111.81865
- Hookups
- Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Information Site, Kayaking, Motor Boat, Non-motorized Boating, Other Recreation Concession Site, Paddle Boating
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 406-227-3570
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Clark's Bay Day Use Area Shelter (MT)
Overview Clark's Bay Day Use Area is situated on the picturesque "Devil's Elbow" and Clark's Bay of Hauser Lake. Just a short drive from Helena, this area offers stunning views of the Big Belt and Elkhorn Mountains. The area is overflowing with outdoor adventure opportunities. Whether you're into fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, mountain biking, boating or all of the above; all of these things are immediately accessed from (the greater) Hauser Lake Recreation Area. There is surely an activity for everyone! While just a short drive from Helena, the state capital; the feeling of seclusion and abundant nature is sure to impress. Recreation Clark's Bay offers excellent recreational access. Clark's Bay offers a large, approximately quarter-mile long manicured beach with a volleyball court, pavilions with picnic tables, power and lights. There are vault toilets located in convenient locations throughout the areas. There is a network of non-motorized, dirt, gravel and paved trails throughout Devil's Elbow, Two Camps Vista and Clark's Bay that allow you to walk or bike around the area without contending with vehicles. 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 in the area are boundless. Facilities Clark's Bay offers several amenities that will make you
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Montana Propane · 9.7 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 113 designated routes (117 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devil's Elbow Campground | BLM campground | 0.8 mi | — | Water |
| Devils Elbow Campground | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Riverside Campground | Private campground | 4.6 mi | — | — |
| Riverside Campground | Bureau of Reclamation campground | 4.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| White Sandy Campground | Private campground | 4.7 mi | — | — |
| White Sandy Campground | BLM campground | 4.8 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.