State Park

Fort Owen State Park

Ravalli County, MontanaAbout 3 acresEstablished 1937

Also known as Fort Owen

Status
Status not postedDaily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Mar 1 – Oct 31)
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) 273-4253

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

Overview

Nez Perce National Historic Trail, Fort Owen State Park near Stevensville, MT
Nez Perce National Historic Trail, Fort Owen State Park near Stevensville, MT. Photo: Forest Service Northern Region from Missoula, MT, USA. Public domain (US federal government work)

In Ravalli County, in Stevensville, Fort Owen State Park covers about 3 acres.

Things to do include historic sites and picnicking.

Hours

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

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkDaily9 a.m. – 6 p.m.Mar 1 – Oct 31
Official wording

March 1 - October 31: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily November 1 - February 28: Closed for the winter

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

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.

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.

Things to do

Historic sites and toursPicnicking

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic areas
  • Nature center or museum
  • Parking

✓ 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
99 Fort Owen Ranch Rd.
Stevensville, MT 59870
Nearest town
Stevensville
Coordinates
46.5195, -114.0970
Phone
(406) 273-4253
Email
jessica.martin@mt.gov

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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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