Little Sandy Coulee Rec Site
About
Little Sandy Coulee Rec Site is a boat launch on Bureau of Land Management land in north-central Montana, about 4 miles from Coal Banks Landing. It is a simple access point for getting a boat onto the water on public land. Typical averages from the nearby weather station at Big Sandy, about 8 miles away, put the warmest stretch in July and August. July highs reach about 86°F with lows near 55°F, and August is nearly identical. June averages around 76°F with the most wet days of the year, about eight, and May has about seven. September stays mild, with highs near 74°F and lows in the mid-40s. By October highs drop to about 59°F, and nights reach freezing. Winter is cold, with January highs around 31°F and lows near 10°F, so late spring through early fall is the practical window for time on the water. Coal Banks Landing, a river fishing spot about 5 miles away, is the closest neighboring destination.
Launch Details
Managed by
Bureau of Land Management
Location
Little Sandy Coulee Rec Site
Montana
Data source: Bureau of Land Management recreation sites
- Boat ramp data: Bureau of Land Management, National Recreation Site Points (public domain). Public domain (US Government work)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 68–76°F and lows of 41–49°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Big Sandy, MT weather station, 8.1 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan31° high10° low
- Feb35° high13° low
- Mar46° high22° low
- Apr58° high33° low
- May68° high41° low
- Jun76° high49° low
- Jul86° high55° low
- Aug85° high53° low
- Sep74° high44° low
- Oct59° high33° low
- Nov44° high22° low
- Dec34° high13° low
Nearby
- Coal Banks LandingRiver fishing4.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)