Bannack State Park
Dillon, MT
The ghost town of Montana’s first territorial capital, founded in the 1862 gold strike, with more than 50 buildings you can walk into. It is reached by a gravel road southwest of Dillon and has a campground.
- Nearest town
- Dillon, MT
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 45.1611, -112.9956
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Horse Prairie CampgroundCampsite13 mi from Bannack State ParkTentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsFree
- Cameahwait CampgroundCampsite13 mi from Bannack State ParkTentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsFree
- West Cameahwait CampgroundCampsite13 mi from Bannack State ParkTentsCaravansToiletsFree
- Beaverhead CampgroundCampsite13 mi from Bannack State ParkTentsCaravansToilets
- Lone Tree CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Bannack State ParkDrinking waterFree
- Grasshopper CampgroundCampsite21 mi from Bannack State ParkCaravansDrinking waterToilets
All campsites in Montana · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Bannack State Park?
Bannack State Park is in Dillon, MT, at GPS 45.1611, -112.9956. It is about 52 mi from Virginia City.
Can you camp near Bannack State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Bannack State Park Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 16 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Bannack State Park?
Bannack State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Montana’s gold rush trail: Virginia City, Bannack and Big Hole.
What is there to see near Bannack State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Big Hole National Battlefield (46 mi), Nevada City (51 mi), Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park (72 mi) and Harriman State Park (95 mi).
When is the best time to visit Bannack State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)