Lake Elmo State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $8 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- fwp.mt.gov(406) 422-2277
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Lake Elmo State Park is a 122-acre park in Yellowstone County, about 5 miles northeast of Billings.
Popular activities here are surfing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, winter sports, and canoeing and kayaking. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground — Day Use Only - no camping | Daily | 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Day Use Only - no camping: Open daily all year 5am - 10pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
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 |
| * Montana residents who pay the (resident) | $9 · year |
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 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.
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
Dogs allowed
A special feature of Lake Elmo is its Dog Park. Each visitor is allowed a maximum of two dogs in this special area. Dogs must be 4 months or older. Dogs must be on a leash in all other areas of Lake Elmo State Park. Pets Allowed (amenity list)
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingWinter sportsCross-country skiingFishingHikingIce fishingPicnickingSwimmingSurfing
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
✓ 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
- 2300 Lake Elmo Drive
Billings, MT 59105 - Nearest town
- Billings — about 5 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.8390, -108.4770
- Phone
- (406) 422-2277
- emily.tyler@mt.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Montana State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Montana State Parks Find a Park list, joined with FWP 'State Park Locations' ArcGIS layer
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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