State Park

Beaverhead Rock State Park

Madison County, MontanaAbout 86 acres
Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
$8 per dayAnnual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Statewide rule — see below
Camping
None listed
Official site
fwp.mt.gov(406) 834-3413

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

A wood plank bridge (forground) where the Overland Stage Line (abandoned in 1869) had crossed the Beaverhead River near Beaverhead Rock
A wood plank bridge (forground) where the Overland Stage Line (abandoned in 1869) had crossed the Beaverhead River near Beaverhead Rock. Photo: Unknown author Unknown author or not provided. Public domain (US federal government work)

Beaverhead Rock State Park is a 86-acre park in Madison County, about 14 miles northeast of Dillon.

Popular activities here are historic sites, wildlife watching, and hiking.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below.
Official wording

Open all year. No winter maintenance on road into the park.

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).

Pets

All pets must be kept on a leash and not left unattended; owners clean up after pets; not all facilities allow pets.

Statewide rule from Montana's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.

Fees and passes

ItemAmount
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
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

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

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Things to do

Historic sites and toursWildlife viewing and birdingHiking

Rules and permits

  • Day use only, no overnight camping
  • No fires
  • No trapping
  • No target shooting or other discharge of weapons outside of lawful hunting during commission established seasons
  • Hunting allowed with weapons restriction—rifles prohibited

Visit the State Parks Fees & Regulations page for park rules.

Getting there

Address
62 Beaverhead Rock Road
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
Nearest town
Dillon — about 14 mi northeast (straight line)
Coordinates
45.3833, -112.4609
Phone
(406) 834-3413
Email
bannackstatepark@mt.gov

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

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Sources and freshness

“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

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