Clark's Lookout State Park

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Categories:

Cultural Attractions,  Lewis and Clark Expedition,  City and State Parks,  Hiking/Backpacking,  Bird and Wildlife Viewing

Keywords:

• Clark's Lookout State Park, 
• Montana State Parks, 
• Dillon Montana State Park

General info

Clark’s Lookout State Park is located above the Beaverhead River and is a place that provided the Lewis and Clark Expedition with a view of the route ahead. On August 13, 1805, Captain William Clark climbed this hill overlooking the Beaverhead River to get a sense of his surroundings and document the location.

It is situated on 8.2 acres of land at 5,118 feet.

Clark’s Lookout State Park is located just 1 mile north of Dillon off Highway 91. Interpretive signs explain navigational methods used by the expedition. Make the short walk to the top of the lookout and you’ll discover a magnificent view of the Beaverhead Valley and a monument showing the three-compass readings that Captain Clark took on that day.

Information take from FWP web page