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Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park – Stipa comata (Hesperostipa comata) (17348382932)📷 Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park

Whitehall, MT

Nature

Montana’s first state park, with limestone caverns full of stalactites and columns, and a summer nursery colony of bats. The guided tour takes about two hours with many steps; the park also has a campground and cabins.

Nearest town
Whitehall, MT
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
45.8249, -111.8508

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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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

  • Lewis & Clark Caverns CampgroundCampsite
    0 mi from Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsFree
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Cardwell RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    6 mi from Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camp Three ForksMotorhome stopover
    13 mi from Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Potosi CampgroundCampsite
    18 mi from Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Trapper Springs CampgroundCampsite
    20 mi from Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Manhattan RVMotorhome stopover
    25 mi from Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Montana · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park?

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park is in Whitehall, MT, at GPS 45.8249, -111.8508. It is about 15 mi from Three Forks.

Can you camp near Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Lewis & Clark Caverns Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park?

Lewis and Clark Caverns 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 Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Nevada City (36 mi), Montana State Capitol (53 mi), Bannack State Park (72 mi) and Roosevelt Arch (78 mi).

When is the best time to visit Lewis and Clark Caverns 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)