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Beavertail Hill State Park

Spend the night under the stars in a tent or a tipi and by day enjoy the beautiful nature trail.

About the Park

Visit and enjoy Beavertail Hill! One-half mile of the park is located on the Clark Fork River that provides terrific fishing and floating opportunities. Boating is carry-in only. 

You can camp, picnic, or take a one-hour stroll through a thick canopy of cottonwoods on the park's self-guided nature trail. 

There are 24 campsites with electricity and 2 tipi rentals. The two Sioux-style tipis at Beavertail Hill State Park are 18 feet in diameter and can comfortably sleep six to eight people. The canvas tipis have no furnishings, but do have indoor-outdoor carpeting inside, and a picnic table and fire grill located outside. Existing ADA Level: Easy Accessibility.

Park size: 65 acres. Elevation: 3,615 feet.

Activities

  • Bird Watching

  • Boating

  • Camping

  • Canoeing

  • Education

  • Fishing

  • Fly Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Photography

  • Picnicking

  • RV Camping

  • Tent Camping

  • Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Some amenities are seasonal. Check with the park for availability.

  • ADA Accessible

  • Campground

  • Firewood for Sale

  • Grills/Fire Rings

  • Pets Allowed

  • Public Restroom

  • Toilets (Flush)

  • Toilets (Vault)

  • Trash Containers

  • 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
Summer Season
Open 5/1 through 10/31
24 hours/day
 
Winter Season
Nov 1 - April 30.
Closed to all motorized traffic, walk-in only. Day-use only, no overnight camping.
 
Potable water
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Park Rules

Volunteer

Contact the park manager for open volunteer positions at Beavertail Hill 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

Campsites

  • 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. 

Tipis

Residents and Nonresidents with a Park Pass:

  • $30 per night 
  • $26 between third Monday in September—third Thursday in May

Nonresidents:

  • $42 Per night. 
  • $36 between third Monday in September—third Thursday in May

 

To check prices on individual campsites and tipis at Beavertail Hill State Park, click here. 

Alerts & Closures

Restrictions and Closures

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.

Contact Information

Mailing Address:
Beavertail Hill State Park
c/o FWP Region 2 Headquarters
3201 Spurgin Rd
Missoula, MT 59804

Phone: May 1 - Sept 30:
Direct line to the park
406-825-2007.
 
Main office (year-round):
406-677-6804.

Email: rsokoloski@mt.gov

 

Reservation Phone Number:

1-855-922-6768

Recreate Responsibly

Tips to stay safe while getting outdoors

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. 

Visit the Recreate Responsibly page for more information 

Beavertail Hill State Park

Address

29895 Bonita Station Road
Clinton, MT 59825
Latitude/Longitude:
(46.72047 / -113.57628)

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Meet The Park Manager

Ryan Sokoloski

Ryan Sokoloski was born and raised in Circle, MT. After serving in the U.S. Army, he attended Dawson Community College, and graduated from the University of Montana – Western in Dillon with a B.A. in Environmental Sciences. During college, Ryan held several different positions with the U.S. Forest Service and Montana State Parks. He currently manages Salmon Lake, Placid Lake and Beavertail Hill State Parks. Ryan also manages the snowmobile trail grooming program in the Seeley Lake area.

CONTACT INFO
Mailing Address:
FWP Region 2 Headquarters
3201 Spurgin Rd
Missoula, MT 59804

Phone: May 1 - Sept 30:
Direct line to the park
406-825-2007.
Main office (year-round):
406-677-6804.
Email: rsokoloski@mt.gov

Photo of Park Manager, Ryan Sokoloski