Bannack State Park Overview

Bannack State Park is a National Historical Landmark and is the sites of Montana’s first major gold discover on July 28, 1862.  Today it feature’s the best preserved ghost town in Montana and two campgrounds. The two campgrounds (Bannack and Road Agent) have a total of 28 campsites and are next to Grasshopper Creek.

The campground is open year-round and has 28 sites, including a rental tipi located along Grasshopper Creek, a hike-in/bike-in campsite, with 4 tent pads, and a group picnic site. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (15 to 45 feet). None have hookups but each site has a table, fire ring and grill. Amenities include drinking water, vault and flush toilets and trash collection. There’s also a gift shop, visitor center, wedding facilities and a visitor center. Firewood is also available to purchase. Cell coverage is fair.

You might also like Grasshopper Campground (24 miles north).

Bannack State Park Area Recreation and Activities

Visitors can explore the “Old West” ghost town and/or go on a tour from Memorial Day through Labor Day.  Bannack Days, with historic displays, re-enactors, and activities, are also held annually the 3rd weekend in July. Other activities include hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

In the winter months, dress warmly and skate on the frozen dredge pond from sometime in January to the first week in March (weather permitting). Warming house hours are generally 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. Call ahead to check if pond is open, as conditions can change daily. Free loaner skates available; hot beverages and snacks for sale.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Camp Store
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Fair
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Gift Shop
• Grills
• Group Pavilion
• Ice
• Park Interpreter
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Recycling Center
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Creek
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Ice Skating
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Pond
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing