P a g e 2 G h o s t T o w n s a n d H i s t o r y o f M o n t a n a N e w s l e t t e r From the late 1860's to the 1930's, Bannack survived as a mining town with an ever-changing population. By the 1950's, recovery of gold had slowed to a dribble and the majority of folks had moved on. Fortunately, at that point in time, the State of Montana declared Bannack a State Park preserving it for future generations to enjoy. Today, over sixty buildings remain standing, the majority of which can be explored by the public. People from all over the world visit this renowned ghost town to experience Montana's mining history. Inside of the old Bannack School House Courtesy of https://northwestrving.com Courtesy of https://northwestrving.com Typical Miners Cabin Getting There: If you are driving the loop counter clockwise with your last stop being Upper Camp (see last entry): Head south of the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway passing through the town of Polaris until you reach Hwy 278. Turn left on the highway and travel southeast until you reach the signed turn off on your right for Bannack via Bannack Road. Camping: Bannack State Park has two campgrounds containing 33 campsites. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire-ring. Firewood is available and trash disposal is provided. The Road Agent Campground is shaded by old cottonwood trees. The Vigilante Campground is the larger of the two campgrounds and is more suitable for larger RVs. Water is available. For more info, visit here: Bannack Camping. Boondocking: Less than a mile away off Bannack Road there is a place to boondock on BLM land at N45° 09.755 W113° 00.963 Standard BLM dispersed camping rules apply. Those looking to just visit for the day: Day use parking lots will accommodate larger RVs, but may be near capacity during peak times. You might consider dropping your RV off at the Bannack turn off from Hwy 278 where Bannack Road meets the highway. There is a large gravel area located southeast of the intersection. You can then proceed the 4 miles to the ghost town in your tow vehicle or dinghy. Additional information can be found on the Bannack State Park website. Courtesy of https://northwestrving.com Hotel Meade in Bannack
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