Beaverhead Rock

The Lewis and Clark Expedition reached this landmark on August 8, 1805. On the Expeditions westward journey, Sacagawea recognized the point referred by Shoshone people as Beaverhead Rock and knew that she was near her Shoshone tribe's summer homeland. This was very important to the two commanders because they needed desperately to contact the Shoshone to secure horses for the trip over the mountains.

This huge, high plains rock resembles a beaver's head above water, swimming west. Today the site is undeveloped, unsigned and is designated a primitive park. The site can be viewed and photographed from a distance but it is not directly accessible.

The best viewing spot at Beaverhead Rock is the pullout along Hwy. 41 about 12 miles north of Dillon (mile marker 13) where the interpretive sign is located.

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