Montana’s state parks are incredible in any season, but most Montanans see them as summertime destinations. However, we happen to believe a few are at their best when there’s snow on the ground. Here are 5 state parks you should visit before spring.
- Bannack State Park
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MooCowG / TripAdvisor Bannak stays open all winter, and it can be a great time to explore our most well-known ghost town. After exploring the snowy streets, you can head to the frozen dredge pond and go ice skating. Skate rentals and hot drinks are available.
- Missouri Headwaters State Park
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Monica58860 / TripAdvisor You may not think that fly fishing is a winter activity, but at this picturesque park in Three Forks, you can enjoy it in any season. And even if you don’t fish, you’ll enjoy taking a snowy stroll through the park.
- Lone Pine State Park
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CATSAR / TripAdvisor Kalispell’s Lone Pine State Park is the perfect place for a nice winter hike. Not only are the overlooks amazing, it has some pretty fantastic sledding hills.
- Makoshika State Park
PIbaGlendive / TripAdvisor Eastern Montana’s winters can be quite treacherous, but if you can make it, Makoshika State Park is beautiful this time of year. And once the snow really sticks, it’s a perfect place to go snowshoeing.
- Giant Springs State Park
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TripAdvisor Giant Springs State Park is the gem of Great Falls. And it’s especially beautiful in the winter, when water vapor rises from the springs and gives everything a mystical look.
We love our state parks here in Montana. Here’s a gem that is often overlooked.
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Bannak stays open all winter, and it can be a great time to explore our most well-known ghost town. After exploring the snowy streets, you can head to the frozen dredge pond and go ice skating. Skate rentals and hot drinks are available.
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Monica58860 / TripAdvisor
You may not think that fly fishing is a winter activity, but at this picturesque park in Three Forks, you can enjoy it in any season. And even if you don’t fish, you’ll enjoy taking a snowy stroll through the park.
Jim W. / TripAdvisor
CATSAR / TripAdvisor
Kalispell’s Lone Pine State Park is the perfect place for a nice winter hike. Not only are the overlooks amazing, it has some pretty fantastic sledding hills.
PIbaGlendive / TripAdvisor
Eastern Montana’s winters can be quite treacherous, but if you can make it, Makoshika State Park is beautiful this time of year. And once the snow really sticks, it’s a perfect place to go snowshoeing.
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Giant Springs State Park is the gem of Great Falls. And it’s especially beautiful in the winter, when water vapor rises from the springs and gives everything a mystical look.
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