Makoshika State Park

Makoshika State Park ("ma-KO-sh(ih)kuh") is derived from the Lakota meaning "bad earth" or "land of bad spirits". Makoshika is one of the greatest probably little known places in Montana to go hiking, exploring, camping, blue bird watching, look for dinosaur bones, and much more. What does Montana's largest state park (11,531 sq acres) have to offer besides spectacular views, landscapes and rock formations? Amazing trails that wind through natural prehistoric landscapes offering up scenic vistas where you can see for miles, you may find dinosaur bones and maybe even an arrow head or two. (It is illegal to remove artifacts from the park, so please leave for others to find...but take all the pictures you want!) There is also RV camping on the lower portion and tent camping available on the upper portion. The best things to see can not be seen from your car window. Get out, walk the trails, explore and have fun! Oh, and bring water. Water is currently not easily accessible in the park. Check in at the visitor Center located at the entrance to the park. The rangers are knowledgeable and can give you information regarding trails and camping information. The gift shop is a great place to pick up a souvenir from your trip. All photographs are my own work unless stated otherwise. Please give credit if reposting.

Camping

There are several camping areas in the park. The lower level is suitable for tent camping or RV camping. The upper level above the switchbacks is better suited for tent camping or small camper parking and is not accessible to larger RVs. Most campsites do have outdoor bathrooms, but there is currently no water hookups in the park. The visitors center does not provide water, so bring your own. Camping permits are available inside the visitors center or at the information wall at the centers parking lot.

 
View from the top bench on the Diane Gabriel Trail. There is a campground near the Diane Gabriel trailhead which is located near the right center of this picture. The RV in the picture is in the campground a little further down the road and across the road.

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