Historic Sites & Monuments

• Big Hole National Battlefield
  Located Northwest of Dillon Near Wisdom
  406-689-3155
  An interpretive center and historic trails tell the vivid story of the 1877 battle between five bands of the Nez Perce and Colonel John Gibbon's troops.

• Lewis and Clark Trail Sites
  Several locations of interest to Lewis & Clark followers are in the Dillon area including Camp Fortunate Overlook near Clark Canyon Dam, Beaverhead Rock north of Dillon and Clark's Lookout.

• Nee-Mee-Poo
  The Nez Perce National Historic Trail is a 1,170 mile trail that follows the route of Chief Joseph's bands, including the battlefield site in the Big Hole Valley.

Museums & Galleries

• Beaverhead County Museum
  15 South Montana • Dillon, MT 59725
  406-683-5027
  Explore southwestern Montana history at this impressive local museum. Indoor and outdoor displays, artifacts, photos and taxidermy.   map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Clark Canyon Reservoir
  Located 20 Miles South of Dillon
  Many fishing access sites and a park that provides areas for boating, picnicking and camping.