Montana State Parks

COVID-19 Updates

This page will be updated as information becomes available. Check individual parks to learn more. See FWP COVID-19 response for updates on fishing, hunting and more.

June 8, 2020

Social distancing and other protocols are in place for the safety of our visitors and staff.

All parks, visitor centers and campgrounds are open, on normal summer hours. The one exception is Smith River State Park, which is open for float recreation but there is no overnight camping at Camp Baker.

Parks Offering Campsites with Electricity and Other Accommodations Campsites with Electricity are available at:

Beavertail Hill, Black Sandy, Brush Lake, Cooney, Finley Point, Hell Creek, Lewis and Clark Caverns, Logan, Placid Lake, Salmon Lake, Tongue River Reservoir, West Shore. Camping at Boat Slips (with and without electricity) – Finley Point State Park Hike-in/Bike-in Campsites – Bannack, Placid Lake, Salmon Lake, Wayfarers, and Whitefish Lake state parks. Rustic Campsites – Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park and Makoshika State Park. Backcountry Camping – Sluice Boxes State Park and Makoshika State Park. Cabins – Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park. Yurts – Big Arm State Park. Tipis – Bannack, Beavertail Hill, Lewis and Clark Caverns, Makoshika and Missouri Headwaters state parks. Commercial Use All commercial activities that involve a service or participation cost are subject to a commercial use permit and fee. For more information, see Commercial Use Permits. Contact the Park Manager for permit application instructions. Group Use All groups over 30 persons are subject to a group use permit and fee. For more information, see Special Use Permits. Contact the Park Manager for permit application instructions. Special Events Special events such as weddings, sporting events, etc. may be subject to a permit and fee. For additional information, see Special Use Permits, or contact the Park Manager. Smith River State Park Permits and fees are required to float the 59-mile section of river between Camp Baker and Eden Bridge; permits are issued annually through a lottery. For more information, see Smith River State Park and Smith River FAQs.

Find important Montana COVID-19 information at these websites: