Visitors can either tent overnight or park their 23 feet long RV. The park also operates for overnight caping with 21 sites and 3 day-use sites at the place. Some of the common wildlife you can spot here includes vagrant shrews, bighorn sheep and mountain goats. Locals from the southwest of the State choose it for hiking, biking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. This 502-acre natural space is popular for its limestone cliffs and 1200 feet multi-colored rock formations. Lost Creek State Park is a public recreational area in Deer Lodge County, about 6 miles north of Anaconda. Enter the wild into the Lost Creek State Park Close to the shoreline, there are several campgrounds, a few restaurants and local shops. During winters, the lake also operates for ice fishing and snowmobiling. Georgetown Lake is a popular spot for typical activities, including fishing, boating, hiking, nature walking and camping. While most of it is Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and Anaconda range to its south, the expansive Anaconda Pintler Wilderness adds to the beauty. Encompassing much of the lake is a scenic backdrop that looks straight out of a painter’s imagination. People from Southwest Montana and across visit here either for recreational opportunities or scenic observations. This massive reservoir is a human-made creation established for power production back in 1885. The lake encompasses 2,818-acres and lies at an elevation of 6,337 feet. It is accessible by Montana Highway 1 as well the Pintler Veteran’s Memorial Scenic Route. Georgetown Lake is another natural beauty located approximately 18 miles west of Anaconda. For someone who is looking to spend some time in peace away from the crowd, a drive here is a must. Even the popular Discovery Ski Area of Montana, too, can be accessed through a similar route. The highway is also an access point for several trailheads venturing either into the Pintler or the Beaverhead wilderness.
It is more of a mountain road with the route passing through Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and going all the way through west towards Georgetown Lake. It is a 64 miles route connecting Anaconda with Philipsburg and then Drummond. Go For A Scenic Drive On The Pintler Veteran’s Memorial Scenic Highway.įor someone who loves spending their time enjoying a long drive, Anaconda offers Pintler Veteran’s Memorial Scenic Highway which is ideal for them. From art and performances to minimalist backpacking, you can find it in Anaconda.Image Source 5. Prefer après ski? Fairmont Hot Springs has outdoor and indoor swimming pools, outdoor and indoor mineral soaking pools, a waterslide, hotel and three delicious places to eat.Īnaconda has something for everyone. In the winter, Anaconda is the perfect place to stay while rushing down the slopes of the Discovery Ski Area or slicing through the cross-country trails of Mount Haggin. In the summer, golf on the Old Works Golf Course, Montana's only Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Camp on Georgetown Lake or in Lost Creek State Park. Feeling adventurous? Hike and backpack in the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. The Pintler Scenic Route goes from Anaconda to Philipsburg and offers an unparalleled view of the rugged Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Area.
Once you've tasted some of Anaconda's rich culture, head for the hills. Also, a visit to The Stack, the old Anaconda Copper Company smelter stack and one of the tallest free-standing brick structures in the world, is a must when staying in Anaconda. Make sure to roam around Anaconda's four historic districts: the Anaconda Commercial Historic District, the Butte, Anaconda and Pacific Railway Historic District, the Goosetown Historic District, and the Westside Historic District. Catch a performance at the Washoe Theater, or just wander around the ornate Art Deco building, one of the few remaining theaters of its kind in the country. The Old City Hall Copper Village Museum and Art Center features a wide variety of art and an impressive display of historical artifacts from Montana's past. In town, relax in beautiful Washoe Park, swim in the outdoor pool, picnic, or visit the fish hatchery. Anaconda combines urban culture with quick access to a cornucopia of Montana adventures.
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