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State Park on the Beaverhead River

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Beaverhead Rock - Sacagawea recognized this landmark while traveling with Lewis and Clark.

Fishing Access Site Map - Fishing Acess Map for the Beaverhead River Beaverhead Rock - Beaverhead Rock with thunder clouds rolling in the distance.  Upper Beaverhead River - In winter - Banks uncharacteristically bare because of road and railroad construction activities
 
Open: Jan 1—Dec 30
Size: 71 acres
Elevation: 5098 ft
Nearest Town: Dillon

Sacagawea recognized this huge landmark, resembling the head of a swimming beaver, while traveling with the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805. Site can be viewed and photographed from a distance but is not directly accessible. The site is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Beaverhead Rock State Park is located on the Beaverhead River 25 miles from the mouth on the right hand side as you face down stream. Poindexter Slough is the next access site up stream from Beaverhead Rock.

Directions
Directions

14 miles south of Twin Bridges on Montana 41.   (Lat 45.385,  Lng  -112.46)

Contact Information
Contact Information

If you have questions or comments please send mail to: Beaverhead Rock, 4200 Bannack Rd. Dillon, MT  59725 or call (406) 834-3413.

Restrictions & Closures
Restrictions & Closures
Pet Restriction
Leash required.
Vehicle Length
Trailer/RV not recommended.
Activities
Activities
  • Easy Accessibility
    Bicycling
Sanitation/Water
Sanitation/Water
  • Pack in/Pack out
 


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