Bannack State Park
Bannack State Park is the location of Montana's first major gold discovery, founded in 1862 this historic ghost town still has over 50 standing buildings!
Find out more about the history of the park down below.
Tours are conducted from the visitor center, which is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Bannack Days, with historic displays, re-enactors, and activities, are held the 3rd weekend annually in July (Bannack days has been cancelled for 2020).
The campground has 28 sites, including a rental tipi located along Grasshopper Creek, a hike-in/bike-in campsite, with four tent pads, and a group picnic site.
Bannack State Park is a National Historic Landmark and the site of Montana's first major gold discovery on July 28, 1862. This strike set off a massive gold rush that swelled Bannack's population to over 3,000 by 1863.
As the value of gold steadily dwindled, Bannack's bustling population was slowly lost. Over 50 buildings line Main Street; their historic log and frame structures recall Montana's formative years.
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Park
Open all year.
Summer Hours:
Memorial Day - August 10, 2022
8 am - 9 pmShoulder Season Hours:
August 11, 2022 - September 30, 2022
8 a.m. - SunsetWinter Hours:
Oct 1, 2022 - Memorial Day 2023
8 am - 5 pm
Closed December 24 & 25Campground
Open all year.
Potable Water
Available summer season.
Visitor Center
Open Memorial Day - Labor Day
10 am - 6 pmLocation
721 Bannack Rd Dillon, MT