Montanans Have 42 Free Vacation Getaways

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Beginning this year, Montanans have unlimited, free access to all 43 State Parks, including vacation and cultural destinations like Flathead Lake near Kalispell, Bannack ghost town near Dillon, Lewis and Clark Caverns near Three Forks, and Cooney Reservoir near Billings.

The Montana license plate is now a pass into Montana’s State Parks, thanks to an optional $4 annual fee on Montana vehicle registrations.

A map of the park locations and detailed descriptions of all 42 state parks are available on the FWP web site at www.fwp.state.mt.us under Parks and Recreation, then click on Planning a Visit.

  Nonresident parks visitors will continue to pay $2-$5 for daily use of State Parks, depending on the park, or may purchase a nonresident State Parks Passport on the FWP web site at www.fwp.state.mt.us on the Parks and Recreation page, or at FWP regional offices.   Residents and nonresidents will continue to pay camping fees, which range from $12 to $15 statewide.