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Hauser Dam Access

Hauser Dam access provides multiple recreation sites along Hauser Lake on the Missouri River near Helena, including paved pathways connecting day-use areas and campgrounds on the west side of the lake.

Key amenities include Clarks Bay Day Use Site with accessible picnic areas, Devil's Elbow and White Sandy campgrounds with accessible campsites, and boat access for fishing and water recreation.

Note that public access is gated and controlled to daylight hours (5 a. m. to 8 p. m. November-March, 5 a. m. to 10 p. m. April-October) to limit nighttime illegal activity.


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