Contact the Park
Mailing Address:
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park
PO Box 489
Whitehall, MT 59759
Phone: 406-287-3541
Discover one of the most highly decorated limestone caverns in North America.
Camp, hike and experience amazing geologic wonders at Montana's first and best-known state park.
Friday night programs start at 8 p.m. at the campground amphitheater:
July 18: Goodness Snakes Alive! - a slithery scrutiny of the prairie rattlesnake
July 25: Three Dog Night - a howling good time with three cool canines—wolves, coyotes and foxes
Saturday morning programs start at 9 a.m.:
July 19, upper picnic area: Keep on Trackin' - a tutorial on identifying animal tracks
July 26, upper picnic area: Walk Like a Naturalist - explore the world through a naturalist's eyes
Saturday evening programs start at 8 p.m. at the campground amphitheater:
July 26: Crow Tales - storyteller Franco Littlelight uses drums, rattles, flute and songs to tell stories about the Crow people
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park features one of the largest known limestone caverns in the Northwest. Cave access by guided tour only.
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park also features camping and trails to hike or bike, a state-of-the-art visitor center, interpretive displays, a gift shop, food and beverage concessions, amphitheater, and interpretive events presented during the summer months.
The park has a large campground with 40 campsites, a wall tent, and three cabins, which you can reserve online. The park also has hiker/biker sites available on a first come/first served basis. There is a $5 charge to use the dump station.
The site encompasses 3,015 acres. The entry area is at an elevation of 4,300 feet and the caverns area is at an elevation of 5,300 feet.
White nose syndrome is a fungal disease, well established in the eastern portion of North America and recently found in the west. It does not affect humans, but has proven lethal to bats. If you have been to a cave or mine in the past five years, do not wear the same clothing, shoes or accessories as you wore there on our caverns tour. If it cannot be avoided (for example, eye glasses or shoes) please contact park staff the day of your visit in order to obtain a disinfecting wipe.
From May 1 through September 30, the visitor center will be open from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The park gate will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. during our reservation season).
Help us conserve the bat population at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park. White nose syndrome is a fungal disease, well established in the eastern portion of North America and recently found in the west. It does not affect humans, but has proven lethal to bats. If you have been to a cave or mine in the past five years, do not wear the same clothing, shoes or accessories as you wore there on our caverns tour. If it cannot be avoided (for example, eye glasses or shoes) please contact park staff the day of your visit in order to obtain a disinfecting wipe.
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.
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 above.
CANDLELIGHT CAVE TOUR (Moderately Difficult)
This is a two hour, two mile guided walking tour. This tour is challenging. The tour will gain an elevation of 300ft, ascend over 100 stairs, and descend over 500 stairs. The caverns will be wet and slippery.
A limited number of tours will be available.
You can purchase Candlelight tour tickets online the Monday after Thanksgiving. Tickets will not be sold at the park visitor center.
CLASSIC CAVE TOUR (Moderately Difficult)
This is a two hour, two mile guided walking tour. This tour is challenging. The tour will gain an elevation of 300ft, ascend over 100 stairs, and descend over 500 stairs. The caverns will be wet and slippery. Please note that children under 5 are no longer permitted on this tour but are welcome on the Paradise tour.
It is highly recommended that you reserve tour ticket ahead of time and arrive 30 minutes before your tour. Access to the caverns is by guided tour only.
Tours are offered May - September
Tickets will be available for purchasing beginning in February
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PARADISE TOUR (Easy)
This is a 1 1/2 hour, 1 mile guided walking tour. This tour is great for young children and is accessible to most people. The tour will view 2 cave rooms.
It is highly recommended that you reserve tour ticket ahead of time and arrive 30 minutes before your tour. Access to the caverns is by guided tour only.
Tours are offered May - September
Tickets will be available for purchasing beginning in February
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October through April
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays starting in December
May through September
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily, May through September.
Bicycling
Bird Watching
Camping
Canoeing
Deer Hunting
Fishing
Group Camping
Guided Cave Tours
Hiking
History
Hunting
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Nature
Photography
Picnicking
River Fishing
RV Camping
Tent Camping
Visitor Center
Wildlife Viewing
Some amenities are seasonal. Check with the park for availability.
*Only available May-September
CLASSIC CAVE TOUR (Moderately Difficult)
This is a two hour, two mile guided walking tour. This tour is challenging. The tour will gain an elevation of 300ft, ascend over 100 stairs, and descend over 500 stairs. The caverns will be wet and slippery.
It is highly recommended that you reserve tour ticket ahead of time and arrive 30 minutes before your tour. Access to the caverns is by guided tour only.
Tours are offered May - September
Tickets will be available for purchasing beginning in February
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PARADISE TOUR (Easy)
This is a 1 1/2 hour, 1 mile guided walking tour. This tour is great for young children and is accessible to most people. The tour will view 2 cave rooms.
It is highly recommended that you reserve tour ticket ahead of time and arrive 30 minutes before your tour. Access to the caverns is by guided tour only.
Tours are offered May - September
Tickets will be available for purchasing beginning in February
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CANDLELIGHT CAVE TOUR (Moderately Difficult)
CANDLELIGHT CAVE TOUR (Moderately Difficult)
Dates: December 19th-21st and 26th-28th 2025
This is a two-hour, two-mile guided walking tour. This tour is challenging. The tour will gain an elevation of 300ft, ascend over 100 stairs, and descend over 500 stairs. The caverns will be wet and slippery.
A limited number of tours will be available.
You can purchase Candlelight tour tickets online the Monday after Thanksgiving. Tickets will not be sold at the park visitor center.
Visit the State Parks Fees & Regulations page for park rules.
Contact the park manager for open volunteer positions at Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park.
For complete position descriptions, application forms, and details about Montana State Parks volunteer programs, visit the Volunteers page.
MONTANA RESIDENTS
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
Guided Cave Tours
Tour Name |
Adult 15+ |
Youth 5-14 yrs |
Child 4 & Under |
Seniors 62+ yrs |
Classic Cave |
$15 |
$10 |
$5 |
$15 |
Paradise |
$15 |
$10 |
Free |
$10 |
Candlelight |
$25 |
$15 |
Must be 5+ |
$25 |
*Educational Group |
$12 |
$8 |
$4 |
$12 |
Guided Hikes & Tours: $4 per person or as posted
Campsite fees range from $4 - $34 per night, depending on season and available amenities
Montana State Parks offers hike/bike, rustic, tent, rv, and boatslip campsites.
Residents and Nonresidents with a Park Pass
$54 per night
$50 between third Monday in September - third Thursday in May
Nonresidents
$66 per night
$60 between third Monday in September - third Thursday in May
* 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.
Mailing Address:
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park
PO Box 489
Whitehall, MT 59759
Phone: 406-287-3541
Email: Lewis&ClarkCavernsStatePark@mt.gov
Reservation Phone Number:
1-855-922-6768 (For campsite and tour reservations during applicable seasons)
25 Lewis and Clark Caverns Rd.
Whitehall, MT 59759
Latitude/Longitude:
(45.82289 / -111.85082)
Mailing Address:
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park
PO Box 489
Whitehall, MT 59759
Phone: 406-287-3541