This 64-acre Reservoir inside the city limits of Billings is a great place to swim, boat, paddleboard, fish, picnic, birdwatch or stroll on the 1.4 mile hiking/nature trail.
You can stretch your legs on a walk around the lake or stop by the south shore to fish from Roger's Pier.
Note: The FWP Region 5 Headquarters Interpretive area is temporarily closed for renovation.
Non-motorized boating only is allowed. Alcohol is prohibited in the park.
There is a playground, two shelters - one shelter is reservable for social events.
A special feature of Lake Elmo is its Dog Park. The 200-square-foot fenced in area includes a water area and is located on the west side of the lake. Each visitor is allowed a maximum of two dogs in this special area. Dogs must be 4 months or older. Dogs must be on a leash in all other areas of Lake Elmo State Park.
The park is 123 acres in size and at an elevation of 3,199 feet.
Activities
Beach
Bird Watching
Boating
Canoeing
Cross-Country Skiing
Fishing
Hiking
Ice Fishing
Ice Skating
Kayaking
Lake Fishing
Nature
Outdoor Activity
Paddleboarding (SUP)
Picnicking
Running
Swimming
Wildlife Viewing
Wind Surfing
Amenities
Some amenities are seasonal. Check with the park for availability.
ADA Accessible
Boat Launch
Fishing Pier
Maps
Pets Allowed
Picnic Shelter
Playground
Public Restroom
Shower
Toilets (Flush)
Toilets (Vault)
Water
Seasons & Hours
Hours listed below are normal operating hours and may not apply when there is a special restriction or closure. Check Alerts and Closures in the tab below.
Park
Day Use Only - no camping
Open daily all year
5am - 10pm
See a current list of Restrictions and Closures on State Parks and other FWP lands that may be affected by floods, fire, drought or major maintenance activities.
Volunteer
Contact the park manager for open volunteer positions at Lake Elmo State Park.
For complete position descriptions, application forms, and details about Montana State Parks volunteer programs, visit the Volunteers page.
Fees
Montana Residents
Montana residents who pay the $9 state parks fee with their annual vehicle registration have no daily entrance fees to state parks. For residents who don't include this in their vehicle registration, non-resident day use fees apply.
Nonresidents
Day use entrance fee with a vehicle: $8
Day use entrance fee as a walk-in, bicycle or bus passenger: $4
With a Nonresident Entrance Pass: Free
* Montana residents who pay the $9 state parks fee with their annual vehicle registration have no daily entrance fees to state parks. For residents who don't include this in their vehicle registration, non-resident day use fees apply.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Lake Elmo State Park
2300 Lake Elmo Drive
Billings, MT 59105
To keep our state parks safe and accessible to all, make sure you know before you go, practice physical distancing, plan ahead, play it safe, explore locally, leave no trace, respect wildlife, and do your part to build an inclusive outdoors.
Terri Walters has been with Montana State Parks since 2000. She said, “I am looking forward to a season of creating as much fun as possible in Montana State Parks for our visitors.” She is originally from Western Pennsylvania where she attended Slippery Rock State University, graduating with a degree in Parks and Recreation.
CONTACT INFO Mailing Address:
Lake Elmo State Park
2300 Lake Elmo Drive
Billings, MT 59105
