Situated in Western Montana, Beaverhead County lies along the Beaverhead River, which flows into the Jefferson River and ultimately into the Great Missouri River. Beaverhead County is home to Clark’s Lookout State Park, where William Clark climbed up on August 13, 1805 to get his bearings for the next leg of their expedition.
Just south of Dillon is Clark Canyon Reservoir, where Camp Fortunate lies. There is an historical marker, which indicates where the expedition met with Sacajawea’s Chieftain brother to trade and learn important navigational information.
Come visit Beaverhead County or Dillon Montana! In addition to the Lewis & Clark Trail, there is the Beaverhead County Museum, Bannack State Park, Coolidge Ghost Town, Crystal Park, Pioneer Mountain National Scenic Byway, Canyon Creek Charcoal Kilns, Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, Big Hole National Battlefield, Clark Canyon Reservoir Recreational Area, and the Dillon Historical Walking Tour.
Stop by the Beaverhead County Museum today to learn more about all of the great offerings in Beaverhead County.
Beaverhead County Museum, South Montana Street, Dillon, MT, USA
Distance: 0.17 mi (straight line)
Clark’s Lookout State Park, Clarks Lookout Road, Dillon, MT, USA
Distance: 1.38 mi (straight line)
Beaverhead Rock State Park, Beaverhead Rock Road, Twin Bridges, MT, USA
Distance: 14.69 mi (straight line)
Bannack, MT, USA
Distance: 17.71 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers RV and Camping Guided Tours
Buffalo lodge, Lake Front Drive, Dillon, MT, USA
Distance: 18.20 mi (straight line)
Camp Fortunate Overlook, Grayling, MT, USA
Distance: 19.15 mi (straight line)
Clark Canyon Reservoir, Montana, USA
Distance: 20.55 mi (straight line)
Horse Prairie Stage Stop Restaurant, Bar & Lodge, Montana 324, Dillon, MT, USA
Distance: 25.31 mi (straight line)
7501 Polaris Rd, Polaris, MT 59746, USA
Distance: 26.33 mi (straight line)
MT-287, Virginia City, MT 59755, USA
Distance: 34.52 mi (straight line)
Jackson Hot Springs Lodge, Jardine Avenue, Jackson, MT, USA
Distance: 38.82 mi (straight line)
Lapham Outfitters, Montana 278, Jackson, MT, USA
Distance: 39.78 mi (straight line)
Fetty’s, County Road, Wisdom, MT, USA
Distance: 48.09 mi (straight line)
Tendoy Store, Idaho 28, Tendoy, ID, USA
Distance: 52.05 mi (straight line)
Two Bit Saloon, West Legion Avenue, Whitehall, MT, USA
Distance: 52.22 mi (straight line)
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