See one of the tallest free-standing brick structures in the world, a legacy of the legendary Anaconda Copper Company.
About the Park
The old Anaconda Copper Company smelter stack, completed in 1919, is one of the tallest free-standing brick structures in the world at 585 feet. The inside diameter is 75 feet at the bottom, tapering to 60 feet at the top. In comparison, the Washington Monument is 555 feet tall.
The stack dominates the landscape like the company once dominated the area's economic life. Since the smelter closed in 1980, the stack has become a symbol of the challenges that face communities dependent on finite resources.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the stack may be viewed and photographed only from a distance. Interpretive signs that detail its history are located in the viewing site near Goodman Park.
Smelterman’s Days, Aug. 8-10, 2025
Anaconda Smelterman’s Days are celebrated in Anaconda each August. In 2025 Smelterman’s Days will be held August 8–10. Guided tours up to the Stack will take place on both Aug. 9 and 10. Tickets are $10.
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.
Parking Lot Construction
Work on the parking lot at the Anaconda Stack State Park is to begin on Monday, June 13.
Parking will still be available along the street and the main exhibit will be accessible during most of the construction.
Access to the exhibit will be closed only when work is being performed on the ADA ramp replacement.
Please use caution when visiting the park during construction.
Activities
Exhibit
Heritage
History
Photography
Amenities
Some amenities are seasonal. Check with the park for availability.
Interpretive Display
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.
Contact the park manager for open volunteer positions at Anaconda Smoke Stack 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
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
PO Box 489
Whitehall, MT 59759
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