Grab your camera! This 98-acre park offers a unique opportunity to observe the prairie dog community in its natural environment.
About the Park
Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park is located in southeast Montana. This black-tailed prairie dog community is protected and preserved through the efforts of Montana State Parks, the Nature Conservancy, and the Montana Department of Transportation.
Interpretive displays tell the story of these small, entertaining prairie dogs and their role in the prairie ecosystem. These creatures have great ecological significance because they create patches of habitat that provide prey, shelter, and forage for a diverse number of animals, including burrowing owls, black-footed ferrets, and mountain plovers.
Enjoy the prairie dogs with your binoculars and cameras, but please do not feed them. The digestive tracts of wild animals are specifically adapted to natural foods; human foods can compromise their health and survival.
The site is 98 acres in size and is situated at 3,600 feet in elevation.
Activities
Education
Photography
Picnicking
Wildlife Viewing
Amenities
Some amenities are seasonal. Check with the park for availability.
Interpretive Display
Pets Allowed
Picnic Tables
Pack-in/Pack-out
Seasons & Hours
Hours listed below are normal operating hours and may not apply when there is a special restriction or closure. Check Alerts and Closures in the tab below.
Park
Open All Year - Day Use only
Walk-In access only
November 1 - April 1
Alerts & Closures
Social distancing is still required per the Governor's statewide directive to reduce spread of COVID-19. Stay safe!
Contact the park manager for open volunteer positions at Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park.
For complete position descriptions, application forms, and details about Montana State Parks volunteer programs, visit the Volunteers page.
Fees
Montana Residents
Day use entrance is free*
Nonresidents
Day use entrance fee with a vehicle: $8
Day use entrance fee as a walk-in, bicycle or bus passenger: $4
With a Nonresident Entrance Pass: Free
* Montana residents who pay the $9 state parks fee with their annual vehicle registration have no daily entrance fees to state parks. For residents who don't include this in their vehicle registration, non-resident day use fees apply.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park
86 Lake Shore Road
Roberts, MT 59070
Marina Yoshioka has a BLA in Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia and professional experience in outdoor recreation, natural and cultural resource protection, community outreach, environmental education, public relations and project management. Marina previously worked as manager of Hell Creek State Park, as a ranger at Tongue River State Park and as an FWP Hunting Access technician. She manages Cooney State Park and Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park.
CONTACT INFO Mailing Address:
Cooney State Park
86 Lake Shore Road
Roberts, MT 59070
