Montanans Have 43 State Parks To Enjoy On The July 4th Weekend

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This 4th of July weekend Montanans have 43 Montana State Parks to enjoy and they will pay no daily entrance fees.

Montanans now have free daily access to all 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 your pass into Montana’s State Parks, thanks to an optional $4 annual fee on Montana vehicle registrations.

While state parks offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities, fireworks are not allowed in any of the parks. Visitors are also urged to review boating and other required safety practices and to be bear aware.

A map of the park locations and detailed descriptions of all 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 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.