Dillon is situated in a sweeping valley where the Big Hole and Beaverhead Rivers converge. The Beaverhead River is a blue-ribbon trout stream, a favorite for expert anglers. The Big Hole River is a “best kept secret” fishing spot.
Ranches, cattle, sheep, and hay production are the main economic drivers in the valley. Rodeo is one of the biggest area attractions.
Bannack State Park is one of the country’s best preserved ghost towns, located just southwest of Dillon. Speaking of ghost towns, don’t forget Coolidge ghost town located on the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway.
Don’t forget to check out the Lewis and Clark Trail, Clark’s Lookout State Park and the Beaverhead County Museum.
Take a walk in Dillon and visit our eclectic shops, bars, and restaurants for your enjoyment!
Places to visit
Lewis and Clark Trail
Big Hole National Battlefield
Bannack State Park
Red Rock lakes National
Wildlife Refuge
Continental Divide Trail
Beaverhead County Museum
Elkhorn & Jackson Hot Springs
Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway
Maverick Mountain Ski Hill
Clark Canyon Reservoir
Bannack Days
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A hike into Torrey Lake in the East Pioneer Mountains.
Things To do
Fly Fishing World famous Beaverhead and Big Hole Rivers.
hunting Pro tip – hire a guide to find the best spots.
skiing Maverick Mountain Ski Hill near Polaris and Elkhorn Hot Springs.
snowmobiling The Big Hole Valley is the best place to shred the hill!
hiking Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway, Big Hole Valley, Red Rock Lakes Wildlife Refuge.
Camping Beaverhead–Deerlodge National Forest and RV parks.
bird watChing Red Rock Lakes Wildlife Refuge, Pioneer Mountains, and everywhere else.
roCk hounding Crystal Park on the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway and in and around Beaverhead – Deerlodge National Forest.
Beaverhead County Community events
Chamber Awards Gala (January)
S&R Ice Fishing Derby (January)
Elks Community Dinner & Bingo Night (Thursdays)
Wisdom Ski Joring Festival (February)
UMW Colt Challenge & Sale (April)
UMW Rodeo Banquet (April)
Opening Day of Fishing (May)
Beaverhead Marathon & Half Marathon (May)
Dillon Farmer’s Market (Summer Months)
Dinner in the Park, Thursday food/concert at Jaycee Park (July)
Jaycee Demolition Derby (June)
Dillon Days (July)
Bannack Days (July)
Hike to
4th of July Fireworks, Festivals & Picnics in Dillon, Lima & Wisdom
Beaverhead County Fair (Aug. – Sept.)
Montana’s Biggest Weekend - PRCA Rodeo, Concert, Parade (Labor Day Weekend)
Opening Day of Hunting (Sept/Oct)
Run the Boo (October)
Dillon’s Halloween Fall Fest (Weekend before Halloween)
Small Business Saturday (November)
Dillon’s Parade of Lights and Christmas Stroll (first Friday in Dec.)
Dillon’s Festival of Trees (first Friday in Dec.)
For more information on events see www.beaverheadchamber.org
the “M” and the “B”!
Scan the Beaverhead Trails Coalition
QR code to the right to access maps of the hiking, biking and walking trails in the Dillon area.
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A view from the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway.
