Sluice Boxes State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- 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) 454-5840
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert AdvisoryMontana Fish Wildlife & Parks is advising floaters, hikers and other visitors to Sluice Boxes State Park of new rock obstacles in Belt Creek and… (more)
Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks is advising floaters, hikers and other visitors to Sluice Boxes State Park of new rock obstacles in Belt Creek and obstructions to the hiking trail adjacent to the creek. A recent rockslide resulted in numerous boulders deposited in the creek and also across parts of the trail. The new boulders in the creek are located about one-half mile downstream of Logging Creek Bridge on Belt Creek. Floaters should use extra caution and scout the affected areas in advance. The affected area of the trail is less than 100 feet in length and will require hikers to scramble over large boulders to navigate across that section of the trail. The rockslides occurred over the winter, likely during earthquakes centered near Great Falls in January.
Posted by the park 2026-04-28. Official alert
Overview
In Cascade County, about 26 miles southeast of Great Falls, Sluice Boxes State Park covers about 1,340 acres.
Popular activities here are historic sites, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and wildlife watching. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and primitive or hike-in 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 | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Trails | Open 24 hours | ||
Official wording
Open all year Parking area/ trailhead open sunrise to sunset.
Backcountry open 24/7
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 |
| 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. A Backcountry Campsite Permit is required to camp in this park. Contact FWP Headquarters in Great Falls to obtain a permit.
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
A Backcountry Campsite Permit is required to camp in this park.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingWildlife viewing and birdingFishingHikingHistoric sites and toursHuntingPicnickingCanoeing and kayakingSwimming
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
Camping
- Tent camping
- Primitive or backcountry 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.
Getting there
- Address
- 38 Evans Riceville Rd.
Belt, MT 59412 - Nearest town
- Great Falls — about 26 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.2120, -110.9350
- Phone
- (406) 454-5840
- SluiceBoxes@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