Ackley Lake State Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ackley Lake State Park |
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 Ackley Lake State Park
Location in Montana
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| Location | Judith Basin County, Montana, United States |
| Nearest city | Hobson, Montana |
| Area | 290 acres (120 ha) |
| Elevation | 4,337 ft (1,322 m) |
| Designation | Montana state park |
| Established | 1940 |
| Administrator | Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks |
| Website | Ackley Lake State Park |
Ackley Lake State Park is a fun place to visit in Montana! It's about four miles (6.4 km) southwest of a town called Hobson. This state park covers 290 acres (117 hectares). It is built around Ackley Lake, which is 160 acres (65 hectares) big. You can see the beautiful Little Belt Mountains and Snowy Mountains in the distance. The park is managed by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. They lease the land from another state department.
Park History
Ackley Lake was made in 1938. Workers built a large earth dam, 51 feet (15.5 meters) high and 3,514 feet (1,071 meters) long. This dam helped create the lake. The lake stores water from the nearby Judith River, brought in by a special canal. This area officially became a Montana state park in 1960. The park's lease was renewed in 2017, ensuring it remains a state park for visitors.
Fun Things to Do
Ackley Lake State Park offers many cool activities for visitors.
- You can go fishing for trout in the lake.
- There are two boat ramps if you want to bring your boat.
- The park has nice areas for picnics.
- There is also a campground with 15 sites if you want to stay overnight.
