Bannack State Park

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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.

Lodging Near Bannack State Park

Peaceful Retreat: Modern, Moody, w/ Mountain Views, Covered Deck + Firepit

Peaceful Retreat: Modern, Moody, w/ Mountain Views, Covered Deck + Firepit

Dillon MT
The price is AU$282 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$282
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Located in Dillon, this cabin is within a 15-minute drive of Beaverhead River and Lucy Carson Library.
Very responsive host, quiet, well-appointed, everything we needed in one little "package"!

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

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lturas 2: Clean, Modern 2BR Cabin, Big Windows for Big Mountain View’s

lturas 2: Clean, Modern 2BR Cabin, Big Windows for Big Mountain View’s

Dillon MT
The price is AU$259 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$259
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Located in Dillon, this cabin is within a 15-minute drive of Beaverhead River and Lucy Carson Library.
Such an amazing spot and beautiful, host was communicating the whole time and will definitely come back here!

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

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Meadowlark Yurt in Dillon with WiFi

Meadowlark Yurt in Dillon with WiFi

Dillon MT
When you stay at this cabin in Dillon, you'll be 14 minutes by car from Beaverhead River.
Great accommodations. Great location, fun dogs!

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

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