Montana State Parks Open For Camping May 1

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Montana State Parks open for camping on May 1.

New for 2004, Montana residents have free daily entry into all 42 Montana State Parks. A new, optional $4 fee paid with a vehicle’s registration makes the vehicle’s license plate a state parks pass.

Camping at state parks, where camping is available, ranges from $12-15 a night. At a few select parks, there are special overnight facilities, including cabins, tepees and a yurt. For details, check the FWP web site at www.fwp.state.mt.us under Parks and Recreation.

The daily entry fee for nonresidents is $5 a vehicle. Annual nonresident State Parks Passports are available for $25 per vehicle for entry into all designated fee areas and are valid March 1 through the end of February. Nonresident parks passports are available at FWP regional offices, FWP license providers, or online at www.fwp.state.mt.us , click on "Parks and Recreation," and then click on "Passports & Fees."   Or go to www.discoveringmontana.com and click on "Online Services, then select "Hunting/Fishing Licenses" from the pull-down menu.

  For a full color brochure with descriptions and directions to Montana’s State Parks, call 406-444-3750. Or, do your travel planning on the Internet at www.fwp.state.mt.us . Click on Parks and Recreation and then on “Planning a Visit.”