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Cooney Reservoir State Park
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COONEY RESERVOIR STATE PARK
COONEY RESERVOIR STATE PARK

Reservations: 406-445-2326
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
Day-UseFishingyes
 Hiking Trailyes
 Swimming Beachyes
 Bike Trailsyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingPrimitiveyes
 Electric Sitesyes
Swimming
1. Cooney Reservoir State Park offers three designated swimming areas for visitors.
2. The park's reservoir is a popular spot for open water swimming during summer months.
3. Swimming at the beach area provides beautiful views of surrounding mountains and wildlife.
4. Lifeguards are not on duty, so swimmers should exercise caution when in the water.
5. Children must be supervised by an adult while swimming due to varying depths and currents in places.
6. The Red Lodge Campground has easy access to one of these swim spots with sandy shores nearby.
7. Swimming after sunset isn't allowed as per park regulations; it closes half-hour past dusk till dawn daily.
8. Water temperatures can vary greatly throughout the year, making early season swims potentially chilly but refreshing later on.

Boating
The park offers a variety of boating options for visitors. There are three boat ramps available, providing easy access to the water. Motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed on the reservoir which is popular for sailing, waterskiing and wakeboarding due to its calm conditions. Fishing boats can also be seen frequently as fishing is a common activity in this area with species like rainbow trout, brown trout or walleye present in abundance.
Fishing
Anglers can enjoy year-round fishing, targeting rainbow trout, brown trout and walleye. Ice-fishing is popular in winter months.


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Picnicking
Cooney Reservoir State Park offers picnic tables and grills, perfect for a family outing. Enjoy lakeside views while eating outdoors.
Birding
The park offers diverse birding opportunities with over 140 species recorded. Birds include waterfowl, shorebirds and songbirds. Birdwatchers can spot bald eagles during winter months or ospreys in summer.

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