Cooney State Park
Head to Cooney State Park, a reservoir 40 minutes south of Billings, to go boating, play in the water, camp, and fish. This is the most popular recreation area serving south-central Montana, and it's always a busy place in the summer!
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Looking to fish?
Cooney has been a state park since October of 1970, and new visitor amenities have been added slowly over time. The 97 ft tall earthen dam on Red Lodge Creek that forms the reservoir was constructed in 1937 as part of a larger irrigation project for nearby farmers and ranchers.
Not only does the park have a gorgeous reservoir, but it has great views of the Beartooth Mountain Range in the background.
Regardless of the season, you’ll find excellent fishing for walleye and rainbow trout. And don’t forget, the Red Lodge Arm has a fish cleaning station!
Planning to bring your boat along? You shouldn’t have any issues finding a place to drop in with three boat docks and ramps surrounding the lake!
Park Activities
Park Features
During the winter, some people enjoy kite-skiing across the lake!
Camping is plentiful at Cooney State Park, with five campgrounds and 82 campsites, 19 of which have electricity! While the electricity in the campgrounds is on year-round, be aware the water is shut off during the winter months.
There are also three day-use group areas available around the lake.
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Park
Open Year-Round
Electricity
Available
Drinking Water
Available May 15 - September 27.
Comfort Stations & Showers
Flush toilets available May 15 - September 27.
Metered showers available to all registered campers in Marshall Cove Campground. Requires 8 quarters for each shower.
Docks
Available May 1 - November 1, weather dependent
Location
86 Lake Shore Road
Roberts, MT 59070