Montana State Parks sees record visitation so far for 2021
HELENA – Mild weather during the first quarter of 2021 contributed to a record number of visitors for Montana State Parks.
MSP recorded 393,175 park visitors in the first quarter, a 20.2% increase over 2020 and a 78% increase over the same period in 2019. Of the 40 state parks that were seasonally open during this period, 80% experienced an increase in estimated visitation compared with last year.
Day use and camping occupancy are projected to rise across the state during the spring and summer months.
“As our parks prepare to welcome people from across our state, the country and the world, we continue to prioritize unparalleled customer service and public safety for our guests and staff,” said Beth Shumate, parks division administrator with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. “Our 55 parks, including seven National Historic Landmarks, truly tell the story of the Treasure State. We look forward to a successful season a
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Wow! How Many People Visited Montana State Parks in 2020?
Gosh, who the heck saw this coming? Besides everybody. They were trending upwards in visits already, but 2020 really ramped up the average.
Our good friends at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wanted us to share the figures. Montana State Parks recorded more than 3.4 million visitors in 2020, a 29.5 percent increase over 2019. Visitation increased every month in 2020 over 2019, despite temporary closures at a small handful of parks and the absence or sharp decline in school field trips, events and other group activities.
The record-setting visitation numbers come as no surprise to any of you who visited parks in 2020. Beth Shumate, Parks Division Administrator at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks noted, “The increased amount of people outdoors was evident, and our staff went above and beyond the call of duty to keep our parks safe and accessible. Montana State Parks provided immediate physical and mental health relief
Montana State Parks report record visitation for 2020
Jason Laird
and last updated 2021-01-31 20:40:56-05
GREAT FALLS â Montana State Parks recorded more than 3.4 million visitors in 2020, a 29.5 percent increase over 2019.
Visitation increased every
month in 2020 over 2019, despite temporary closures at a several parks and the absence or sharp decline in school field trips, events and other group activities.
âThese record-setting visitation numbers should not come as a surprise to anyone who visited any of our parks in 2020,â said Beth Shumate, Parks Division Administrator at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, in a news release. âThe increased amount of people outdoors was evident, and our staff went above and beyond the call of duty to keep our parks safe and accessible. âMontana State Parks provided immediate physical and mental health relief throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.â