Park · Campground · Trail · River access
Beavertail Hill State Park
Just off Interstate 90 east of Missoula, this small park offers river frontage, tipi rentals, a one-hour walking nature trail through a thick canopy of cottonwoods, and developed campsites and picnic areas.
Listed under Parks · Picnic spots · Hiking trails · River access & fishing · Boating & floating · Campgrounds · Wildlife & bird watching · Nature centers & history sites · Scenic viewpoints
About this place
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.
Practical information
- Address
- 29895 Bonita Station Road Clinton MT 59825
- Arrival
- Beavertail Hill State Park is located 26 miles southeast of Missoula on I-90 at exit #130. Then .25 mile south on Bonita Station Road to the park entrance.
- Parking
- Vehicles for campground visitors and park day-users are to be located outside the campground.
- Fees
- 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.
- Hours
- Park Open May 1 through October 31 for vehicles Open to foot traffic all year long
- Dogs
- Pets Allowed
- Use rules
- Winter Season Nov 1 - the Wednesday before Memorial Day Closed to all motorized traffic, walk-in only. Day-use only, no overnight camping.
- Managed by
- State agency
- Phone
- May 1 - Sept 30: 406-825-2007. Main office (year-round): 406-542-5561.
Activities
- Bird watching
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Camping
- Education
- Fishing
- Fly fishing
- Hiking
- Photography
- Picnicking
- RV camping
- Tent camping
- Wildlife viewing
Amenities
- Restroom
- Water
Sources
- from montanastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/beavertail-hil… updated
- from fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/fees-and-general-information updated
- from fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/beavertail-hill updated