Montana State Parks :: Lost Creek

Lost Creek

STATE PARK

Enjoy a short hiking trail to view Lost Creek Falls, cascading over a 50-foot drop while scanning the cliffs above for bighorn sheep and mountain goats.

HOURS & LOCATION

SEASON AND HOURS
Park
Open 5/1 - 11/30
24 hours/day

LOCATION
5750 Lost Creek Road
Anaconda, MT 59711
Latitude/Longitude: (46.19778 / -112.98247)

GET DIRECTIONS >>

FEE INFORMATION >>

Park Map

Park Brochure

MT State Parks Guide

MEET THE PARK MANAGER
Photo of Rhea Armstrong.

Rhea Armstrong began working for Montana State Parks as a seasonal tour guide at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park in 1986 while attending Western Montana College in Dillon majoring in Elementary Education. She continued working summers at the park throughout her teaching career, and in 2005, became the assistant manager. Rhea was promoted to Park Manager of Lost Creek, Anaconda Smoke Stack, and Granite Ghost Town State Parks in 2013.

CONTACT

CONTACT INFO
Mailing Address:
Lost Creek State Park
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
PO Box 489
Whitehall, MT 59759

Phone: 406-287-3541
Email: rarmstrong@mt.gov

Lost Creek

STATE PARK

Spectacular grey limestone cliffs and pink and white granite formations rise 1,200 feet above the canyon's narrow floor. Lost Creek Falls, in the northwest corner of the park, cascades over a 50-foot drop to provide one of the most scenic and popular spots in the park. Wildlife, especially mountain goats, vagrant shrews and bighorn sheep are frequently seen on the cliffs above. Camping, fishing, picnicking, bicycling and wildlife viewing is available.

If you prefer a longer hike, walk the Forest Service trail just north of the falls parking area. The trail winds for several miles along Lost Creek through forests and meadows with great views of the surrounding mountains.

The park is 502 acres in size and is 6,211 feet in elevation.

There are 25 campsites in the park. RV/trailer size is limited to 23 feet.

Activities Available