Stand where William Clark stood in 1805, and imagine the scenery when the Lewis and Clark Expedition passed through this area.
About the Park
Clark's Lookout State Park is located above the Beaverhead River and is a place that provided the Lewis and Clark Expedition with a view of the route ahead. On August 13, 1805, Captain William Clark climbed this hill overlooking the Beaverhead River to get a sense of his surroundings and document the location.
It is situated on 8.2 acres of land at 5,118 feet.
Clark's Lookout State Park is located just 1 mile north of Dillon off Highway 91. Interpretive signs explain navigational methods used by the expedition. Make the short walk to the top of the lookout and you'll discover a magnificent view of the Beaverhead Valley and a monument showing the three compass readings that Captain Clark took on that day.
Activities
Cultural
Heritage
Hiking
History
Lewis And Clark
Photography
Picnicking
Sightseeing
Wildlife Viewing
Amenities
Some amenities are seasonal. Check with the park for availability.
Interpretive Display
Parking
Pets Allowed
Pack-in/Pack-out
Registered Historic Site
Vault Toilet
Seasons & Hours
Hours listed below are normal operating hours and may not apply when there is a special restriction or closure. Check Alerts and Closures in the tab below.
Park
Open April 1 - November 30, 8 a.m. - sunset.
Closed December 1 - March 31
Alerts & Closures
Restrictions and Closures
See a current list of Restrictions and Closures on State Parks and other FWP lands that may be affected by floods, fire, drought or major maintenance activities.
Contact the park manager for open volunteer positions at Clarks Lookout State Park.
For complete position descriptions, application forms, and details about Montana State Parks volunteer programs, visit the Volunteers page.
Fee
Montana Residents
Montana residents who pay the $9 state parks fee with their annual vehicle registration have no daily entrance fees to state parks. For residents who don't include this in their vehicle registration, non-resident day use fees apply.
Nonresidents
Day use entrance fee with a vehicle: $8
Day use entrance fee as a walk-in, bicycle or bus passenger: $4
With a Nonresident Entrance Pass: Free
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Clark's Lookout State Park
c/o Bannack State Park
4200 Bannack Rd
Dillon, MT 59725
To keep our state parks safe and accessible to all, make sure you know before you go, practice physical distancing, plan ahead, play it safe, explore locally, leave no trace, respect wildlife, and do your part to build an inclusive outdoors.
Milo Root, who is originally from Conrad, Montana, and his wife Andrea recently moved to Bannack from Michigan. Milo is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and spent 7 years in the field of parks and recreation throughout the State of Michigan. He served as Recreational Coordinator for the City of Portland, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Bridgman, and Parks Supervisor for the City of Muskegon.
CONTACT INFO Mailing Address:
Bannack State Park
721 Bannack Rd
Dillon, MT 59725
