Montana State Parks :: Lake Elmo

Lake Elmo

STATE PARK

Bring your family and friends to swim, boat, sailboard, fish, picnic, birdwatch or stroll around the lake at this popular urban park.

HOURS & LOCATION

SEASON AND HOURS
Park
Open daily all year
5am - 10pm

LOCATION
2300 Lake Elmo Drive
Billings, MT 59105
Latitude/Longitude: (45.83900 / -108.47700)

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Photo of Terri Walters, Lake Elmo State Park Manager

Terri Walters has been with Montana State Parks since 2000. She said, “I am looking forward to a season of creating as much fun as possible in Montana State Parks for our visitors.” Terri currently manages Lake Elmo, Greycliff Prairie Dog Town and Yellowstone River State Parks. She is originally from Western Pennsylvania where she attended Slippery Rock State University, graduating with a degree in Parks and Recreation.

CONTACT

CONTACT INFO
Mailing Address:
Lake Elmo State Park
2300 Lake Elmo Drive
Billings, MT 59105

Phone: 406-247-2940
Email: twalters@mt.gov

Lake Elmo

STATE PARK

This 64-acre Reservoir inside the city limits of Billings is a great place to swim, boat, sailboard, fish, picnic, birdwatch or stroll on the 1.4 mile hiking/nature trail.

You can stretch your legs on a walk around the lake or stop by the south shore to fish from Roger's Pier. You can also tour the FWP Regional Office interpretive center weekdays from 8am to 5pm.

Non-motorized boating only is allowed.

There is a playground and one reservable group use shelter for social events.

A special feature of Lake Elmo is its Dog Park. The 200-square-foot fenced in area includes a water area and is located on the west side of the lake. Each visitor is allowed a maximum of two dogs in this special area. Dogs must be 4 months or older. Dogs must be on a leash in all other areas of Lake Elmo State Park.

The park is 123 acres in size and at an elevation of 3,199 feet.

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