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Holly Matkin has spent most of her life on her family's fourth-generation cattle and elk ranch, where she also works as a freelance writer for various local and national publications. Beaver Creek Park boasts over 100 rustic campground areas, most of which are accessible on a first-come, first-served basis. ere are many sites situated around both lakes, as well as those lining the creek. e park also has a number of larger campsites and facilities that are reservable for an additional fee, including the large reception hall and 13-cabin facility at Camp Kiwanis. RV users can find potable water at two stations at the Beaver Creek Park Office, and several dump stations are available near mile marker 18 on Highway 234. DAY TRIP Set Up Camp But Wait... There's More! Permits are required for all park use, including day trips. A $10 day permit includes one night of overnight camping for an entire family, and annual permits are available for $55. Visitors over the age of 65 can get their annual passes for just $35. Permits are available at the Beaver Creek Park Office at Camp Kiwanis, or at the self-pay stations at Beaver Creek Reservoir and the RV dump site near mile marker 18 on Highway 234. As night falls, head over to the Dark Skies Viewing Area near Bear Paw Lake for a front-row seat to one of the best stargazing experiences around. If you love waterfalls, continue on the dirt road just past the Dark Skies Viewing Area to reach the Rotary Falls overlook. Last but certainly not least, don't forget to check out the historic log cabin chapel at Camp Kiwanis. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of Interior, the rustic lodge was built in 1933 as a meeting hall for the camp and was the park's first permanent building. In 1937, it was converted into a non-denominational chapel. Park Permits S MT Beaver Creek tree rock. Beaver Creek Mt Otis Trail. SiG MT 51

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