Bannack State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $8 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- fwp.mt.gov(406) 834-3413
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
About 18 miles west of Dillon, Bannack State Park covers about 1,632 acres.
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites and tent sites).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park — Hours of Operation 2026 | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Park — Winter | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Winter hours |
| Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Winter hours | |
| Other | Events: Bannack Days July 18-19, 2026 Ghost Walk Oct. 23-24, 2026 Closed December 24 & 25 | ||
| Visitor center | Not stated | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Memorial day to labor day |
| Not stated | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Labor day to memorial day | |
Official wording
Open all year.
Hours of Operation 2026: 8 am to Sunset.
Winter Hours: On Tuesday Oct. 13 Bannack will be open daily from 8 AM- 5 PM and the Visitor Center from 9 AM – 5 PM. The park will be closed on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. Weather permitting Ice Skating will begin on Dec. 26. For information call 406-834-3413.
Events: Bannack Days July 18-19, 2026 Ghost Walk Oct. 23-24, 2026 Closed December 24 & 25
Open year-round Memorial Day to Labor Day: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Labor Day to Memorial Day: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Open all year.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Times are local to the park.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Montana residents who pay the (resident) | $9 · year |
| 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 (nonresident) | Free |
| Campsite fees range from | $4 · night |
| Campsite fees range from | $34 · night |
Official wording
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 Campsites • Campsite fees range from $4-$34 per night, depending on season and available amenities. Montana State Parks offers hike/bike, rustic, tent, rv, and boatslip campsites. • Reserve or check prices on individual Bannack campsites
Montana park passes
- State parks fee with Montana vehicle registration — $9 per vehicle per year (residents). No daily entrance fees to state parks for that vehicle Details
- Nonresident Entrance Pass (12-month) — $50 per vehicle. Free entrance and discounted camping ($10-$12/night) for one year from month of issue Details
- 7-Day Nonresident Entrance Pass — $35. Entrance for 7 consecutive days and discounted camping; sold at parks only Details
From the Montana state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (montanastateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-855-922-6768
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Pets Allowed (amenity list)
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
The campground has 28 sites, including a Wall Tent, a hike-in/bike-in campsite, with 4 tent pads, and a group picnic site.
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingCampingFishingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingHorseback riding
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Amenities: ADA Accessible
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 721 Bannack Rd
Dillon, MT 59725 - Nearest town
- Dillon — about 18 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.1607, -112.9942
- Phone
- (406) 834-3413
- bannackstatepark@mt.gov
Sources and freshness
- Montana State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026
- Montana State Parks Find a Park list, joined with FWP 'State Park Locations' ArcGIS layer
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology