Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park
Montana's first and best-known state park features one of the largest known limestone caverns in the nation. Naturally air conditioned, these spectacular caves, lined with stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and helicitites, date back millions of years in their history.
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Lewis and Clark River Safaris - Three Forks, MT
Follow the path of Lewis & Clark thru the Headwaters of the Missouri. Comfortable watercraft, wildlife viewing, enjoyable history for all ages. Re-live the Corps of Discovery.
(866) 586-1155
Super 8 Whitehall - Just 15 mins from Caverns
Choose one of our rooms with a private balcony or a pet friendly room. Within walking distance to restaurants, stores and schools. FREE WIRELESS INTERNET!
Ennis RV Village - 45 minutes from Caverns
The perfect stop-off coming to or from Yellowstone. We are SW Montana's #1 Big Rig friendly site. Madison River fly fishing right here - stay a night, a week or a month.
(866) 682-5272
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Holiday Inn Express
Enjoy our 67-room property in Belgrade, 100% non-smoking. We accept pets, have deluxe cont. breakfast, airport shuttles, and guest laundry facility.
GUIDED TOURS, INTERPRETIVE DISPLAYS AND EVENING PROGRAMS
Although the park is open year around, guided tours are conducted daily only between 1 May and 30 September. From May 1 to June 14 and the day after Labor Day to September 30, tour hours are 9.00am – 4.30pm. From June 15 to Labor Day, the tour hours are 9:00am to 6:30pm.
Encompassing 3040 acres at an elevation of 4,200 feet, the park features a visitor center, interpretive displays, and evening programs presented during the summer months.
An average of 600 visitors a day from all around the world view the caverns, but 50% of the visitors still hail from Montana.
Visitors from all over the world come to view the caverns.
DIRECTIONS
Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park is located 19 miles west of Three Forks on Montana Highway 2, or 17 miles east of Whitehall on Montana Highway 2.
Tour fees:
Adults (age 12 & older): $10
Children (ages 6-11): $5
Younger children are free but need much assistance to complete the two-mile, 600+ steps for the tour.
Educational rates are often available if reservations are made at least two weeks in advance.
Park Dates
Park opens (day use): 1/1
Park closes (day use): 12/31
Campground opens: 1/1
Campground closes: 12/31
Information
Latitude: 45.52
Longitude: 111.85
Acres: 3034
Elevation: 4240
Nearest water body: Jefferson River
Nearest town: Whitehall
Nearest hospital: Butte
Day Use Fees
Out-of-State have to pay an entrance fee: $5/vehicle
(only charged to those not camping or going on a tour.
Cabin / Tipi / Yurt Rentals:
May-September: $40
General
Group reservations required: Yes
For reservations contact: (406) 287-3541
Pets allowed: Yes
Seasonal manager: Yes
Camp host: Yes
Public telephone: Yes
Groceries and/or concession: Yes
Camping
Camping facilities: Yes
Tent sites: 20
Total campsites: 40
Dumpster: Yes
Grill / fire rings: Yes
Group campsite: Yes
Camping Fees:
May-September: $15
Rest of the year: $13 and no water available
Recreation
Picnic tables: Yes Trails: Yes
Hiking trails: 3.90 Interpretive trail: Yes
Interpretive center: Yes Amp h itheatre: Yes
Golf course nearby: Yes, (1) in Three Forks (9 holes) Bikes allowed: Yes
Museum nearby: Yes, (1) in Three Forks, (1) in Whitehall
Boating & Fishing
Boat restrictions: Hand Launch Only
River Fishing access: Yes
Sanitation
Vault toilets: Yes
Flush toilets: Yes
Showers: Yes
Pressurized water: Yes
Contact Info
Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
P.O. Box 489
Whitehall, MT 59759
Phone: (406) 287-3541
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