Clark's Lookout State Park

Clark's Lookout State Park
Map showing the location of Clark's Lookout State Park
Map showing the location of Clark's Lookout State Park
Location in Montana
LocationBeaverhead County, Montana, United States
Nearest cityDillon, Montana
Coordinates45°14′10″N 112°37′53″W / 45.23611°N 112.63139°W / 45.23611; -112.63139[1]
Area8 acres (3.2 ha)[2]
Elevation4,337 ft (1,322 m)[1]
DesignationMontana state park
Established1985[3]
Visitors5,179 (in 2023)[4]
AdministratorMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
WebsiteClark's Lookout State Park

Clark's Lookout State Park is a Montana state park located one mile north of the community of Dillon. The 8-acre (3.2 ha) park encompasses the hill overlooking the Beaverhead River that William Clark climbed on August 13, 1805, during the Lewis and Clark Expedition. From the vantage point, Clark took various compass readings and sketched a map of the Beaverhead Valley.[5] The park offers picnicking, interpretive signage, and a chance to make the climb that Clark made and stand where he stood.[2]

  1. ^ a b "Clarks Lookout State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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  4. ^ Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (May 6, 2024). "2023 Montana State Parks Annual Visitation Report" (PDF). fwp.mt.gov. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
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