State Park on the Yellowstone River
Difficult Accessibility
Region 7 | Custer Country
Visitors find this isolated and undeveloped cottonwood-covered Yellowstone River island an excellent spot to view wildlife, envision the Corps of Discovery’s travel along the river, and hunt for moss agates. The site is a haven for waterfowl, bald eagles, and whitetail and mule deer. The island can be accessed by floating or, during low water, by foot through a small channel.
Pirogue Island State Park is located on the Yellowstone River 180 miles from the mouth on the right hand side as you face down stream. Roche Jaune is the next access site up stream from Pirogue Island. Kinsey Bridge is the next site down stream from Pirogue Island. Pirogue Island is one of 51 FWP managed sites on the Yellowstone River. .
1 mile north of Miles City on Montana 59, then 2 miles east on Kinsey Road, then 2 miles south on county road. (Lat 46.436, Lng -105.821)
If you have questions or comments please send mail to: Pirogue Island, P.O. Box 1630 Miles City, MT 59301 or call (406) 234-0900.
These locations represent physical occurences (visually confirmed) within the boundaries of the site. Many more species may be present in the area which are not listed because we do not have a visually confirmed record. If you would like to report a species sighting, a form is available.
