State Park · Montana, United States
Painted Rocks State Park
Painted Rocks State Park is a state park in Montana, United States, established in 1963.
State Park · Montana, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Ravalli, Montana, United States |
| Established | 1963 |
| Coordinates | 45.6811° N, 114.3008° W |
| Managed by | Montana state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Painted Rocks State Park
Painted Rocks State Park is a public recreation area located at the southern end Painted Rocks Reservoir, 24 miles (39 km) south of Darby, Montana. The state park received its name from the green, yellow and orange lichens which cover the grey and black rock walls of the granite and rhyolite cliffs. The park has Bortle scale class 1 skies which makes the state park a great place for astronomy as it is far away from light pollution.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Darby, Montana |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 24 miles south of Darby |
Airports near this park
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- Lemhi County Airport (SMN) · Salmon, United States · 43.6 miles away
- Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) · Missoula, United States · 85.9 miles away
- Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) · Butte, United States · 88.9 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Montana
Frequently asked questions
Where is Painted Rocks State Park?
Painted Rocks State Park is in Montana, United States (45.6811° N, 114.3008° W).
When was Painted Rocks State Park established?
Painted Rocks State Park was established in 1963, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Painted Rocks State Park?
The nearest town is Darby, Montana. about 24 miles south of Darby.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Montana_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Montana state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Painted_Rocks_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).