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Medicine Rocks State Park

Enjoy photography, hiking and wildlife viewing at Medicine Rocks. As the name implies it was a place of "big medicine" where Indian hunting parties gathered.

About the Park

"As fantastically beautiful a place as I have ever seen," said one of its first tourists in the late 1800s, a young rancher named Teddy Roosevelt. Medicine Rocks State Park is a treasure—full of history, culture and unique topography—and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Weathering has given the soft sandstone rock formations a Swiss cheese look providing a fascinating landscape filled with meaning and serenity. Visitors can witness thousands of inscriptions on the sandstone pillars dating back centuries.

Enjoy photography, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, picnicking and camping in this remote state park.

The park is also a haven for mule deer, antelope, woodhouse's toads, and sharp tailed grouse.

There are 8 campsites that are available on a first come, first served basis. There is 1 site reservable for group-use.

Park size 330 acres. Elevation: 3,379 feet.


2025 Summer Events

Sunset yoga, Medicine Rocks, July 24 

On July 24, Sunset Yoga will begin at 8 p.m. at Medicine Rocks 

Dinosaurs & Dark Skies program, Medicine Rocks, July 24 

On July 24, the Dinosaurs & Dark Skies program will begin at 10 p.m. in the new night sky viewing area at Medicine Rocks State Park, located at 1141 MT-7 near Ekalaka. Dinosaurs & Dark Skies invites visitors for a night of stargazing and fossil phosphorescence. Bring a folding chair and warm clothing. We will provide telescopes and red-light flashlights for wayfinding. Free and open to the public.  

Dino Shindig, Medicine Rocks, July 26 and 27 

FWP teams up with the Carter County Museum for the popular Dino Shindig, which features lectures by international experts on paleontology and family-friendly activities (cartercountymuseum.org/dino-shindig).  

Activities

  • Camping
  • Cultural
  • Heritage
  • History
  • Hunting
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • RV Camping
  • Tent Camping
  • Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Some amenities are seasonal. Check with the park for availability.

  • Grills/Fire Rings
  • Maps
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Toilets (Vault)
  • Drinking Water 

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 year-round. Day use hours: 7 am - 10 pm.

Camping
Open year-round. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis.

Drinking Water
Available year-round

Park Rules

Volunteer

Contact the park manager for open volunteer positions at Medicine Rocks State Park.

For complete position descriptions, application forms, and details about Montana State Parks volunteer programs, visit the Volunteers page.

Fees

Montana Residents

  • 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.

 

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

 

Campsites

  • Campsite fees range from $4-$34 per night, depending on season and available amenities.

Alerts & Closures

Restrictions and Closures

See a current list of Restrictions and Closures on State Parks and other FWP lands that may be affected by floods, fire, drought or major maintenance activities.

Contact Information

Medicine Rocks State Park

352 I-94 Business Loop
PO Box 1630
Miles City, MT 59301

Phone: 406-234-0919
Email: garrett.jericoff@mt.gov

 

Reservation Phone Number For Group Use Site:

(406) 390-5174

Recreate Responsibly

Tips to stay safe while getting outdoors

Watch this short video from Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park for some guidance on how to enjoy all the beauty and adventure our state parks have to offer while staying safe and protecting those around you.

View the Medicine Rocks 2024 Program Schedule Here 

Medicine Rocks State Park: Address, Map & Fees

Address

1141 Hwy. 7
Ekalaka, MT
Latitude/Longitude:
(46.04550 / -104.45839)

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Meet The Park Manager

Garrett Jericoff

CONTACT INFO
Mailing Address:

352 I-94 Business Loop
PO Box 1630
Miles City, MT 59301

Phone: 406-234-0919
Email: garrett.jericoff@mt.gov

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