Sluice Boxes State Park
Sluice Boxes State Park
Location:5 miles south of Belt on US 89, then 0.5 miles west on County Road 340.
Facilities:Picnic area, backcountry campsite, hiking trail (3 miles).
Activities:Backcountry camping (permit required), fishing, hiking, river floating, wildlife viewing.
Special Features:Remains of mines, a railroad, and historic cabins line Belt Creek as itwinds through a beautiful canyon carved in limestone. A primitive trailprovides access to fishing, challenging floats, and wildlife viewing.
Address:4600 Giant Springs Rd
Great Falls, MT 59406
Phone:406-454-5840
Web: fwp.mt.gov/lands/site_282818.aspx
Size: 1,451 acres. Elevation: 4,216 feet.
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