State Park

Lost Creek State Park

Deer Lodge County, MontanaAbout 507 acresEstablished 1957
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) 224-0833

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

Overview

Covering about 507 acres, Lost Creek State Park lies in Deer Lodge County, about 10 miles northeast of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County.

Things to do include wildlife watching, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. 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.

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

Open mid to late May through November 30 depending on weather and snow levels. Please contact site manager for more information. Site is open as of May 7th, 2026

Can become inaccessible due to snow in October and November. Please contact site manager for more information.

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
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. Camping at Lost Creek is first come, first served.

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
Camping
Not required
Booking system
ReserveAmerica (montanastateparks.reserveamerica.com)
Phone
1-855-922-6768

Camping at Lost Creek is first come, first served.

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.

Camping

Camping, fishing, picnicking, bicycling and wildlife viewing is available. There are 25 campsites that are available on a first come, first served basis.

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Things to do

Wildlife viewing and birdingCampingFishingHikingPicnicking

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic areas

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
5750 Lost Creek Road
Anaconda, MT 59711
Nearest town
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County — about 10 mi northeast (straight line)
Coordinates
46.1978, -112.9825
Phone
(406) 224-0833
Email
cherylmorris@mt.gov

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

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Sources and freshness

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