Bannack State Park is where the first major gold discovery occurred in Montana, taking place on July 28th in 1862. This discovery kicked off a huge gold rush, causing the population of Bannack to grow to more than three thousand people by 1863. Bannack State Park, now a National Historic Landmark, features a Main Street lined by over fifty buildings, showcasing the historic log-and-frame structure of the formative years of Montana. Tours are offered starting at the visitor center between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The park also hosts the annual Bannack Days and includes a campground with nearly thirty campsites.

Bannack State Park, 721 Bannack Rd, Dillon, MT 59725, Phone: 406-834-3413

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