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Clark's Lookout

STATE PARK

Stand where William Clark stood in 1805, and imagine the scenery when the Lewis and Clark Expedition passed through this area.

HOURS & LOCATION

SEASON AND HOURS
Park
Open all year
8 am - dusk

LOCATION
25 Clark's Lookout Road
Dillon, MT 59725
Latitude/Longitude: (45.235 / -112.634)

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Photo of Dale Carlson, Clark's Lookout State Park Manager

Dale Carlson was born and raised in Edmore, North Dakota. He currently manages Bannack, Clark’s Lookout and Beaverhead Rock State Parks, and celebrated his 20-year anniversary with the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) in April, 2012. Dale has degrees in park and wildlife management, and science education, and has managed numerous parks throughout the state during his two decades with FWP.

CONTACT

CONTACT INFO
Mailing Address:
Clark's Lookout State Park
4200 Bannack Rd
Dillon, MT 59725

Phone: 406-834-3413
Email: dalec@smtel.com

Clark's Lookout

STATE PARK

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. Near the paved parking lot, interpretive signs explain navagational methods used by the expedition. Make the short walk to the top of the lookout and you'll discover a magnficent view of the Beaverhead Valley and a monument showing the the three compass readings that Captain Clark took on that day.

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