Montana State Parks offer
something for everyone.
The diverse recreational and educational opportunities make Montana a great place to visit. Fishing, hiking, and biking are just a few of the multitude of activities Montana’s State Parks encourage, along with local tours and communities to visit. Each state park you find here will be unique, so we encourage you to look at what each and every one offers!
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Wild Horse Island State Park Get Directions to Park Located on Flathead Lake, Wild Horse Island is the largest island in a freshwater lake west of Minnesota. Accessible only by boat, Wild Horse Island has six boat landing sites, b…
Yellow Bay State Park Get Directions to Park One of the six state parks located on Flathead Lake, Yellow Bay is an excellent destination for tent campers! To get there, visitors will take a drive along the beautiful, winding MT HWY 35 amidst cherry, pear and apple orchards. As you pass through, remember to stop and e…
Pictograph Cave State Park Get Directions to Park Pictograph Cave State Park lies just outside of Billings, MT. This park features three caves that are preserved and protected in the 23-acre state park. Along the rimrocks, you'll find where Pictograph Cave has drawn human beings for over 3,000 years and was home to generations of prehistoric hunters.…
Pirogue Island State Park Get Directions to Park Pirogue Island State Park just a mile north of Miles City, Montana, a little more than two hours from Billings, Montana by way of Interstate 94, and on the north side of a bend in the Yellowstone River. In addition to extensive hiking, birding, and wildlife viewing, the island is a possible s…
Placid Lake State Park Get Directions to Park Placid Lake State Park is located outside of Missoula, MT near Seeley Lake, MT. Placid Lake State Park is open year-round with extensive outdoor recreation options in the summer months, including fishing, boating, hiking, and mountain biking - just to name a few. We are able to bring you valuable info…
Rosebud Battlefield State Park Get Directions to Park The location of the Battle of Rosebud, is an incredible and historical location that shouldn't be missed! Click Here To Access a Map!
Salmon Lake State Park Get Directions to Park
Sluice Boxes State Park Get Directions to Park Sluice Boxes State Park was created in 1974 and included significant historic structures and remnants of the abandoned towns of Riceville and Albright that once existed for the purpose of mining limestone in the canyon. Belt Creek which formed the canyon that is the centerpiece of the park, has l…
Spring Meadow Lake State Park Get Directions to Park Located west of Helena is Spring Meadow Lake State Park, a day-use park, popular for swimming, sunbathing, fishing and birdwatching. Click Here To Access a Map!
Thompson Falls State Park Get Directions to Park Located along the Clark Fork River between Thompson Falls Dam and Noxon Dam, Thompson Falls State Park is surrounded by a mature and a mixed conifer forest making for a tranquil and quiet destination. Click Here To Access a Map!
General Park Fee Information
Montana residents in a vehicle with valid Montana license plates are allowed to enter State Parks for free. Camping, tour, special event and other fees still apply.
Nonresident visitors are required to pay day-use fees usually from $2 to $5. Nonresidents can also purchase annual Montana State Parks Passports for unlimited use. Passports are $25 for the first vehicle and $20 for additional vehicles. They can be purchased at any state park, regional Fish, Wildlife and Parks office or online at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
