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Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park







Contact Info
Mailing Address:
Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks
PO Box 489
Whitehall, MT 59759

Phone: 406-287-3541
          406-287-3032
Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park is Montana's first and best-known state park featuring one of the most decorated limestone caverns in the Northwest. Naturally air conditioned, these spectacular caves lined with stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and helictites are electrically lighted and safe to visit. Above ground, a self-guided nature trail provides opportunities to understand the natural surroundings.

Also available is 10 miles of hiking trails, 40-space campground, 3 camping cabins, tipi, picnic sites, firewood, flush and vault toilets, showers, group use area, RV dump station, grills/fire rings, picnic tables, trash cans, drinking water, and a food/beverage and gift concession. Pets are allowed if on a leash and under control.

The cabins are disabled accessible and sleep 4 comfortably (maximum occupancy is 6 people) - double bed, set of bunk beds and room for a cot. Plumbing, kitchen facilities, bedding and linens are not provided. Please bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, towels, cook stove, etc. There are electric lights and plug-ins - you may bring your own coffee maker. A table and 4 chairs are provided and a picnic table and fire ring are located outside each cabin. Shower facilities are located nearby.

The park is open year around, but guided tours are conducted daily only between May 1 and September 30. The park has two visitor centers, interpretive displays and evening programs presented during the summer months. The site encompasses 3,000 acres at an elevation of 4,300 and 5,600 feet. Golf course and museums are located nearby in Three Forks and Whitehall.

Campground and cabin reservation toll free: 855-922-6768
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Season and Hours of Operation:
Season: Cave Tours: 5/1 - 9/30 Campground and Cabins: All Year
Hours: Tours May 1 - June 14: 9:00am - 4:30pm June 15 - August 19: 9:00am - 6:30pm August 20 - September 30: 9:00am - 4:30pm

(SHOW DETAIL...) Services Offered:
books
cafe
campsite
coffee shop
electricity
established fire pits
gift shop
guide
handicapped accessible
information
interpreter
interpretive display
lewis and clark
maps
parking
pets allowed
picnic shelter
playground
public restroom
rv dump station
shower
toilets
tour
trail
trash removal
vending machines
water
(SHOW DETAIL...) Activities Offered:
bicycling
big game
bird watching
camping
canoeing
childrens activities
day tour
deer hunting
fishing
geology
group camping
hiking
history
holiday event
hunting
lewis and clark
nature
photography
picnicking
river fishing
rv camping
tent camping
walking
wildlife viewing

Payment and Reservation Information:
Payment Methods:
cash
master card
personal check (in state)
personal check (out of state)
travelers checks
visa

Discount Types:
Off Season





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Map and Driving Directions

Special 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.



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