HideBig Sky MontanaThe Biggest Skiing in America, next door to Yellowstone National Park. 4 . The nearest park is the ever famous Yellowstone, filled with wildlife, geothermal wonders, easy and well maintained trails, and winter attractions like snowcoach rides. Go
HideBozeman MontanaLively Ski Town near Mountainous Expanses and Wide Open Spaces.11 . Southeast of Bozeman, Yellowstone National Park is easily accessible for a day or multi-day trip. Don't miss the opportunity to see the wildlife and natural wonders of this amazing park. Go
HideGlacier National ParkVast Mountain Valleys, Glacial Lakes, Epic Hikes, and Historic Lodges.Glacier National Park extends into Canada under the name Waterton Park. Both parks are equally amazing. If you have time, dead further north into Canada to visit Banff National Park. Go
HideMissoula MontanaMissoula is filled with State Parks. You can enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, and camping in the Blue Mountain Recreation Area. Go
HideRed Lodge MontanaSmall western town near Beartooth Pass and the great outdoors. On the northeast side of Yellowstone National Park, you can easily visit the geysers and wildlife of this park from Red Lodge. Go
HideWest Yellowstone MontanaYellowstone Basecamp and Snowmobiling Mecca.4 . Directly adjacent to Yellowstone National Park, West Yellowstone is the perfect basecamp for viewing geysers and wildlife. Other nearby parks include Harriman Ranch and Henry's Lake. Go
HideWhitefish MontanaFlathead Lake and an Outdoorsy Lifestyle in Far North Montana.6 . Whitefish is a wonderful basecamp for visiting Glacier National Park. Go
Dan crushed it:Henry's Lake and Harriman State Parks are popular local recreation areas, and of course, Yellowstone National Park is right next door.More on Parks in West Yellowstone Montana >>Top Pick: West Yellowstone Montana
Dan's little secret:Glacier and Waterton National Parks are close to Whitefish Montana. The state park areas on Whitefish and Flathead lakes are wonderful. Life is good in Northwest Montana!More on Parks in Whitefish Montana >>Top Pick: Whitefish Montana
Dan's tidbit:Glacier makes my Top 5 list for National Parks (been to most of them) and borders Waterton National Park, one of Canada's finest. The Flathead Valley features excellent Montana state parks along Whitefish and Flathead Lakes.More on Parks in Glacier National Park >>Top Pick: Glacier National Park
Dan wants you to go:Mountain goats! Be sure to have plenty of disk space and battery life available on your camera when you enter Glacier National Park! We really enjoyed our visit to Waterton NP as well. Red Jammers are way cool.More on Parks in Glacier National Park >>Top Pick: Glacier National Park
Drew knows:Big Sky is a gateway to Yellowstone National Park!More on Parks in Big Sky Montana >>Top Pick: Big Sky Montana
Alyson gives props:Great Montana parks can be enjoyed along the Chief Joseph scenic highway. I've camped in many of them while driving between Portland and Missoula in college.More on Parks in Missoula Montana >>Top Pick: Missoula Montana
Lisa's been there:It's right next door to Yellowstone National Park, offering some of the best access to the park's attractions. More on Parks in West Yellowstone Montana >>Top Pick: West Yellowstone Montana
Lisa knows:While you can drive through the park in a day, to really see Glacier National Park requires a week of exploration. There are so many hiking trails, different places to stay, and water sports like canoeing and boat tours.More on Parks in Glacier National Park >>Top Pick: Glacier National Park
Lauryn's two cents:Big Sky is only 55 miles north of the Western entrance to Yellowstone National Park. You can stay at very nice resort lodging for 1/2 of what you pay for motel lodging in West Yellowstone. More on Parks in Big Sky Montana >>Top Pick: Big Sky Montana
Lauryn's little secret:Whitefish is a great basecamp for exploring Glacier National Park. It is only 23 miles away, with some of the best lodging for families and larger groups. More on Parks in Whitefish Montana >>Top Pick: Whitefish Montana
Carli's good word:There is first and foremost Yellowstone, then Gallatin Forest.More on Parks in Bozeman Montana >>Top Pick: Bozeman Montana
Carli wants you to go:It is the west entrance to Yellowstone after all. Harriman State Park and Grand Teton National Park are nearby as well. More on Parks in West Yellowstone Montana >>Top Pick: West Yellowstone Montana
Carli's tidbit:Bridger Mountains, the Gallatin National Forest, as well as the proximity to Yellowstone make Big Sky exceptional for a wilderness retreat.More on Parks in Big Sky Montana >>Top Pick: Big Sky Montana
Mike's two cents:Yellowstone is at its front door, need we say more. Then, out the backdoor is the Gallatin National Forest, Lee Metcalf Wilderness and the Quake Lake Historic site.More on Parks in West Yellowstone Montana >>Top Pick: West Yellowstone Montana
B.J. knows:Glacier is one of my favorite national parks and the top of the list for Montana national parks. The mountains here go on forever and the trail network lets you explore them for days on end!More on Parks in Glacier National Park >>Top Pick: Glacier National Park
