Bannack, Montana - Wikipedia
Bannack is a ghost town in Beaverhead County, Montana, United States, located on Grasshopper Creek, approximately 11 miles (18 km) upstream from where Grasshopper Creek joins with the Beaverhead River south of Dillon.
Bannack State Park - Montana FWP
Bannack State Park is a National Historic Landmark and one of Montana’s best preserved ghost towns. Bannack is the site of Montana's first major gold discovery in 1862 and is Montana’s first territorial capital.
Campground Details - Bannack State Park, MT - Montana State …
A walk down the deserted streets of Bannack evokes a feeling of the realities faced in the 'Old West.' Bannack is the best preserved of all Montana ghost towns -- being preserved rather than restored, protected rather than exploited.
How to Visit Bannack, Montana: A Gold Rush Ghost Town - My …
Jul 11, 2024 · A Montana state park, Bannack Ghost Town offers historic buildings to explore, guided tours, gold panning, and a campground. And there are many special events, including ice skating on the frozen dredge pond in the winter.
Bannack Ghost Town, Montana
Mar 4, 2023 · Bannack is a Montana ghost town located in Beaverhead County, located on Grasshopper Creek, and close to the town of Dillon. Bannack holds the history and mysteries of the wild west. The town’s name was a tribute to the nearby Bannock Indians. This remote mining town came into being in 1862 when John White discovered gold near Grasshopper Creek.
Bannack State Park - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)
Bannack has a ton of history. The first Hotel in Montana, the first Jail in Montana, and the first capital of Montana. I'm sure there's more, like the first electric dredging barge, who's skeletal remains are still on Grasshopper Creek.
Bannack Association
From the end of May to September the Visitor Center is open from 10:00am to 6:00pm, seven days a week. In October, the Visitor Center is open from 11:00am to 5:00pm on weekends only, or by appointment. The park fee is charged per vehicle if the vehicle has Montana license plates the park is free.
Bannack State Park - Montana’s Official Tourism, Travel
A registered historic landmark and the site of Montana's first major gold discovery on July 28, 1862. Please visit our website for more information! The park is 5,837 feet in elevation and approximately 1,600 acres. The campgrounds have 28 sites. A tepee is also available to rent.
Bannack State Park - Montana State Parks Foundation
Bannack State Park is a National Historic Landmark and the site of Montana's first major gold discovery on July 28, 1862. This strike set off a massive gold rush that swelled Bannack's population to over 3,000 by 1863.
Bannack Historic District - National Historic Landmark - Historic Montana
Bannack epitomizes the tough, primitive towns that sprang up with gold discoveries. Its story also illustrates a century of survival, through boom and bust periods associated with resource extraction and technological advances. On July 28, 1862, prospectors John White and company made a lucky strike, triggering Montana’s first major gold rush.
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