Adventure Awaits: Montana’s State Parks You Can’t Miss

• Montana is home to 55 state parks
• Montana residents with valid license plates can visit state parks for free

Montana Is So Much More Than Glacier And Yellowstone National Parks

We share Montana with everyone. People literally come from all over the world to see Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park.

It's also the time of the year when Montanans are antsy and ready to hit the road themselves. Where can we go and not be bombarded by tourists and still see some of the best Montana has to offer?

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One of our many Montana state parks. One of the best parts is, you can see our state parks for free with your Montana license plate.

Here Are Seven Montana State Parks To Put On Your List In 2025:

Livability published their list of 7 must see Montana State Parks. They did such a great job I though I'd share it with you.

Giant Springs State Park, Great Falls, Montana

• Area discovered by Lewis and Clark in 1805
• Great Falls, Montana
• Home to the Madison Aquifer, producing 156 million gallons of water every day
• Home to the Giant Springs Trout Hatchery
• Features hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, birdwatching, and boating

Wild Horse Island State Park, 26 Miles From Kalispell, Montana

• An island in Flathead Lake, Glacier Park. May only access the island by boat
• Salish-Kootenai horse herds used to graze there
• Once you dock on the island, it's mainly hiking

Bannack State Park, 26 Miles From Dillon, Montana

• Home of Montana's first big gold discovery in 1862
• A well-preserved ghost town
• 24 camping spots available

Beavertail Hill State Park, 26 Miles From Missoula, Montana

• Features 24 camp sites with electricity, 2 tipis for rent
• Features fishing, camping, hiking, birding
• Some of the best stargazing in Montana due to it's location

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Lewis And Clark Caverns State Park, 26 Miles From Whitehall, Montana

• Montana's First State Park
• One of the most highly decorated limestone caverns in North America
• Lots of hiking, stairs in the caverns

Makoshika State Park, 2 Miles From Glendive, Montana

• Largest State Park in Montana
• Fossils of T-Rex and more in the visitors center
• 28 Camping Sites

Flathead Lake State Park, 2 Miles From Big Fork, Montana

• Largest natural fresh water lake in America
• Camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, skiing, you name it
• Lots of wildlife
• Multiple public access points