Makoshika State Park Picnic Area - Miles City, MT
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Makoshika State Park Picnic Area
GPS Coordinates: N 47° 03.450 W 104° 40.278
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Makoshika State Park Picnic Area has a rich historical background, To the Sioux Indians, Ma-ko-shi-ka meant bad earth or bad land. Today, as Montana's largest state park, the pine and juniper studded badland formations house the fossil remains of such dinosaurs as Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops. You'll find a visitor center at the park entrance with exhibits explaining the site's geologic, fossil, and prehistoric stories. Roads and hiking trails let you explore the park's whimsical badlands landscape. Or try out the campground and the park's folf (Frisbee golf) course.
This is a beautiful day use picnic area that does charge a fee but does not require reservations. It is located within Makoshika State Park Campground.
There are lots of beautiful hiking trails in the area which makes this the perfect place for any nature enthusiast who is interested in nature and scenery viewing.


Facilities: Makoshika State Park Picnic Area has vault and flushable toilets, plenty of fresh drinking water, and even garbage so no worries.

Best Time To Visit: Makoshika State Park Picnic Area is open year round but the best time to visit is between the early spring and the late summer.

Fees: Makoshika State Park Picnic Area charges a per night fee.

Accessibility: Makoshika State Park Picnic Area is completely handicapped accessible.

Rules: While at Makoshika State Park Picnic Area all pets must be on a leash and remember to clean up after yourself.

Directions: To get to Makoshika State Park Picnic Area from Miles City, take I-94 east. Take exit 215 toward City Center. Turn right at Merrill Avenue. Slight left at Douglas Street. Take the 1st right onto South Anderson Avenue. Take the 3rd left onto East Raymond Street. Turn right at South Pearson Avenue. Take the 2nd left onto Snyder Street. Continue onto Makoshika State Park Road. Continue onto Cains Coulee Road. Continue onto Radio Hill Road. Turn left to stay on Radio Hill Road.

Map: Click here for a map to Makoshika State Park Picnic Area

Reservations: No reservations are required or accepted at Makoshika State Park Picnic Area.

 
Address
Makoshika State Park
PO Box 1242
Glendive, Montana 59330
Phone
General: (406) 377-6256
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