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Lake Elmo State Park

Sunset paints the sky above a tree-lined lake and boardwalk with pink and blue.
Sunset at Lake Elmo

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Billings, MT
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Lewis and Clark NHT Visitor Centers and Museums

Visitor Centers (shown in orange), High Potential Historic Sites (shown in black), and Pivotal Places (shown in green) along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

Lake Elmo is a large 64-acre reservoir in Billings, Montana. The park is 183 acres in size at an elevation of 3,199 feet, and the lake is filled with opportunities for friends and family of all ages.

The collection of activities Lake Elmo offers includes:

  • kayaking
  • paddle boarding
  • windsurfing
  • swimming
  • fishing
  • ice skating

Lake Elmo also is home to a variety of non-water activities, including hiking on the 1.4 mile hiking/nature trail, bird watching, picnicking, and wildlife watching. Located at the west portion of the lake is a 200-square-foot fenced-in dog park.

When planning your trip to Billings, make sure you come and stretch out your legs and participate in the liveliness of this outdoorsy area.

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

Last updated: December 30, 2021