White Sandy Campground
Its 26 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. White Sandy Campground is a BLM campground near Lewis and Clark, Montana.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 6White Sandy Campground overview. Photo: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- BLM
- Managed by
- Some sites
- Hookups
- 50 ft
- Max RV length
It sits 0.2 miles outside the boundary of Black Sandy State Park; its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.6 miles outside the boundary of Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest; its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- BLM
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: gis.blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 26
- RV sites
- 25
- Group sites
- 1
- Accessible sites
- 3
- Hookups
- Some sites , up to 15 amp
- Max RV length
- 50 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
26 sites in 3 loops; 1 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 50 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | A | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop A, site 01 |
| 02 | A | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop A, site 02 |
| 03 | A | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop A, site 03 |
| 05 | A | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book loop A, site 05 |
| 07 | A | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop A, site 07 |
| 09 | A | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop A, site 09 |
| 11 | A | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop A, site 11 |
| 14 | A | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop A, site 14 |
| 15 | A | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop A, site 15 |
| 17 | A | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop A, site 17 |
| 19 | A | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop A, site 19 |
| 21 | A | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop A, site 21 |
| 23 | A | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book loop A, site 23 |
| 25 | A | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop A, site 25 |
| 04 | B | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop B, site 04 |
| 06 | B | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop B, site 06 |
| 08 | B | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop B, site 08 |
| 10 | B | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop B, site 10 |
| 12 | B | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop B, site 12 |
| 16 | B | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop B, site 16 |
| 18 | B | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop B, site 18 |
| 20 | B | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop B, site 20 |
| 22 | B | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop B, site 22 |
| 24 | B | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop B, site 24 |
| 26 | B | Rv nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop B, site 26 |
| Group Site & Pavilion | C | Group shelter electric | 50 ft | Back-in | 15 amp | Yes | Yes | Book loop C, site Group Site & Pavilion |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,688 ft
46.7409, -111.8888 in Lewis and Clark. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at White Sandy Campground?
Sites at White Sandy Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/261822).
How many campsites does White Sandy Campground have?
White Sandy Campground has 26 campsites, including 25 RV sites and 1 group site. 3 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at White Sandy Campground?
Yes, 3 sites are designated accessible at White Sandy Campground.
Does White Sandy Campground have RV hookups?
Some sites at White Sandy Campground have hookups, up to 15 amp; others do not. 25 sites take RVs and the longest rig allowed is 50 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at White Sandy Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at White Sandy Campground; 26 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Are dogs allowed at White Sandy Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at White Sandy Campground.
Who manages White Sandy Campground?
White Sandy Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Around White Sandy Campground
Canyon Ferry Lake's mapped center point is 9.9 miles from White Sandy Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Canyon Ferry Lake water level on reservoirfinder.com.
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- Season
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- Fee
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- Season
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- Fee
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More campgrounds: camping near Lewis and Clark and campgrounds in Lewis and Clark.
Sources
- gis.blm.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 6: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)