Lost Creek State Park

Lost Creek State Park is a 502-acre (203 ha) public recreation area located six miles (9.7 km) north of Anaconda, Montana. The state park features limestone cliffs and multi-colored rock formations that rise 1,200 feet (370 m) above a narrow canyon floor. A short walking trail leads to Lost Creek Falls, which plunge 50 feet (15 m). The park offers seasonal camping, fishing, picnicking, bicycling, hiking and wildlife viewing with mountain goats and bighorn sheep commonly seen.[2]

Lost Creek State Park
Limestone cliffs
Location in Montana
LocationDeer Lodge County, Montana, United States
Nearest townAnaconda, Montana
Coordinates46°12′39″N 113°00′17″W[1]
Area502 acres (203 ha)[2]
Elevation6,424 ft (1,958 m)[1]
DesignationMontana state park
Established1957[3]
AdministratorMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
WebsiteLost Creek State Park

References

  1. "Lost Creek State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Lost Creek State Park". Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
  3. "Park Origin by Date". Montana State Parks. 2014. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
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