Anaconda Smelter Stack State Park
"Butte visitors often make a short day trip to see another major mining landmark in Montana. The park pairs well with Butte's historic district and mining heritage sites."
A historic park centered on the iconic Washoe Smelter Stack and Montana's copper mining legacy.
Clarks Lookout State Park
"Butte visitors often make the drive for a half-day history outing. The park provides a peaceful contrast to the city and a meaningful stop tied to Montana’s early exploration story."
A small historic park overlooking the Beaverhead Valley and the site of William Clark’s 1805 lookout.
Beaverhead Rock State Park
"Butte is a major population center within day-trip range for visitors seeking a historic roadside landmark. The park offers a quieter contrast to the city and a connection to early exploration history."
A historic landmark park featuring the iconic Beaverhead Rock and Lewis and Clark interpretive significance.