Yeehaw, there’s some history in them there hills! Bannack State Park is home to Montana’s most well-preserved ghost town, a real specimen of the wild west gold rush. It is the site of the first major gold discovery in the area, kicking off a rush of residents that swelled the town’s population but then ended almost as fast as it began. What is left are 50 historical buildings that can be toured as well as a visitor center to learn about the past. The best part about this park, besides the wild west vibes, is that you can camp here year-round and enjoy fishing, biking, birdwatching, wildlife viewing, and many other activities. Who needs gold when you’ve got all this?
Yeehaw, there’s some history in them there hills! Bannack State Park is home to Montana’s most well-preserved ghost town, a real specimen of the wild west gold rush. It is the site of the first major gold discovery in the area, kicking off a rush of residents that swelled the town’s population but then ended almost as fast as it began. What is left are 50 historical buildings that can be toured as well as a visitor center to learn about the past. The best part about this park, besides the wild west vibes, is that you can camp here year-round and enjoy fishing, biking, birdwatching, wildlife viewing, and many other activities. Who needs gold when you’ve got all this?
No more gold here at Vigilante Campground, just easy access to Grasshopper Creek, a short walk to Chief Snag Tipi, and plenty of quiet. Along with all the historical attractions of Bannack State Park, Vigilante campground also has plenty to offer in the way of wildlife, fishing and birdwatching. Come in the winter months for an unforgettable skate Read more...
Ghost stories around the campfire take on a whole new meaning at Bannack State Park’s Road Agent Campground, located close to Montana’s best-preserved ghost town. Spend your days exploring the vacant city center of Bannack, once a bustling, gold-rush mecca, or schedule your camping trip just in time to see the reenactments and historic displays of Read more...
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Bannack State Park
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No more gold here at Vigilante Campground, just easy access to Grasshopper Creek, a short walk to Chief Snag Tipi, and plenty of quiet. Along with all the historical attractions of Bannack State Park, Vigilante campground also has plenty to offer in the way of wildlife, fishing and birdwatching. Come in the winter months for an unforgettable skate Read more...
Ghost stories around the campfire take on a whole new meaning at Bannack State Park’s Road Agent Campground, located close to Montana’s best-preserved ghost town. Spend your days exploring the vacant city center of Bannack, once a bustling, gold-rush mecca, or schedule your camping trip just in time to see the reenactments and historic displays of Read more...
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