Beaver Creek Park is part of the Bears Paw Mountains, a unique part of central Montana perfect for stargazing. About one mile wide and 17 miles long, this is the largest county park in the nation, with rolling grasslands, pine woods, aspen and cottonwood groves, rocky cliffs, cold streams and two lakes—an excellent place to stare at the cosmos by night and play by day. Look for signage for designated dark-sky viewing areas, as well as interpretive panels highlighting the flora, fauna and history of the area.

During the Day

• Hike the Bear Paw Nature Trail.
• Go fishing in Bear Paw Lake, Beaver Creek Reservoir and—during the summer—Beaver Creek.
• Visit nearby Havre.

Photo: Gayle Fisher

Getting there

FROM HAVRE: Head south on 5th Ave/HWY 234 for 9 miles where you will reach the northern boundary of the Park, which extends another 17 miles to the south. The Park Office is located inside the park, about 18 miles south of Havre.