Bannack State Park

Spare parts.
'Ghost town' sidewalks.
Step back in time.
Skinner's Saloon - This building, originally built on Yankee Flats was moved to Bannack in 1863. Owned by Cyrus Skinner, a known outlaw and suspected gang member of the Innocents Gang, the saloon quickly became one of the wildest places in town. During its heydays, there were a number of shootouts in the saloon, including one where a bullet went astray, punched through the wall, and killed a woman across the street. On another occasion, two gamblers in a dispute, drew their guns and blasted rounds at each other. Though neither gambler was killed, a bullet killed a drunk man who was passed out on the floor.
Founded in 1862 and named after the local Bannock Indians, it was the site of a major gold discovery in 1862, and served as the capital of Montana Territory briefly in 1864, until the capital was moved to Virginia City. Bannack continued as a mining town, though with a dwindling population. The last residents left in the 1970s. At its peak, Bannack had a population of about ten thousand. Extremely remote, it was connected to the rest of the world only by the Montana Trail. There were three hotels, three bakeries, three blacksmith shops, two stables, two meat markets, a grocery store, a restaurant, a brewery, a billiard hall, and four saloons. Though all of the businesses were built of logs, some had decorative false fronts.

Popular places to visit

Dillon which includes interior views

Museum and Depot Park

After visiting Museum and Depot Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dillon. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Museum and Depot Park

Bannack Townsite Pedestrian West Trailhead

You can take time to visit Bannack Townsite Pedestrian West Trailhead during your travels to Dillon. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Bannack Townsite Pedestrian West Trailhead

Hangman's Gulch Trailhead

You can take time to visit Hangman's Gulch Trailhead during your travels to Dillon. While in this walkable area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Hangman's Gulch Trailhead

Birdseye View Trailhead

You can take time to visit Birdseye View Trailhead during your travels to Dillon. While in this walkable area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Birdseye View Trailhead

Bannack Townsite Pedestrian East Trailhead

You can take time to visit Bannack Townsite Pedestrian East Trailhead during your travels to Bannack.

Bannack Townsite Pedestrian East Trailhead

Lovell Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lovell Island during your travels in Dillon. While in this walkable area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Lovell Island

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Fairbridge Inn Express Dillon

Fairbridge Inn Express Dillon

2.5 out of 5
580 Sinclair St Dillon MT
Fairbridge Inn Express Dillon
Quality Inn Dillon I-15

Quality Inn Dillon I-15

2.5 out of 5
450 N Interchange Dillon MT
Quality Inn Dillon I-15
Beaverhead Lodge Dillon

Beaverhead Lodge Dillon

2 out of 5
20 Swenson Way Dillon MT
Beaverhead Lodge Dillon
Dillon Ranch Retreat w/ Endless Mountain Views

Dillon Ranch Retreat w/ Endless Mountain Views

3 out of 5
Dillon MT
Dillon Ranch Retreat w/ Endless Mountain Views
Best Western Paradise Inn

Best Western Paradise Inn

2.5 out of 5
650 N Montana Street Dillon MT
Best Western Paradise Inn
Super 8 by Wyndham Dillon

Super 8 by Wyndham Dillon

2 out of 5
550 N Montana St Dillon MT
Super 8 by Wyndham Dillon
Secluded Dillon Home w/ Private Hot Tub + Deck!

Secluded Dillon Home w/ Private Hot Tub + Deck!

3 out of 5
2567 Flynn Ln Dillon MT
Secluded Dillon Home w/ Private Hot Tub + Deck!
The Andrus Hotel

The Andrus Hotel

2 out of 5
33 S. Idaho Street Dillon MT
The Andrus Hotel
2nd-floor Dillon Apt - Near University & Fishing!

2nd-floor Dillon Apt - Near University & Fishing!

3 out of 5
Dillon MT
2nd-floor Dillon Apt - Near University & Fishing!
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