Makoshika State Park

If you’re into crazy scenery, signs that warn of rattlesnakes and Montana beauty and adventure then Makoshika State Park in Glendive Montana is your place! Amazing views, hikes and scenery. #hiking
If you’re into crazy scenery, signs that warn of rattlesnakes and Montana beauty and adventure then Makoshika State Park in Glendive Montana is your place! Amazing views, hikes and scenery. #hiking
Makoshika State Park. Glendive, Montana. With such history, color and scenery it is a must visit.
With so much history and so many dinosaur fossils discovered here Makoshika State Park has something for anyone of any age. One of my favorite places we’ve visited. A unique beautiful place!
Makoshika State Park ("ma-KO-sh(ih)kuh" from the Lakota Maco sica, meaning 'bad land' or 'land of bad spirits') is the largest of Montana's state parks at more than 11,000 acres. It is located east of Glendive.

Reviews of Makoshika State Park

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A must see.

5/5 - Excellent

donnie

We went out of our way to get to Glendive to see Makoshika once again after a capout 11 years ago - more beautiful than ever...

Popular places to visit

Bluebird Trailhead

You can take time to visit Bluebird Trailhead during your travels to Glendive. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Bluebird Trailhead

Paramount Trailhead - North

You can take time to visit Paramount Trailhead - North during your travels to Glendive. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Paramount Trailhead - North

Gunners Ridge Trailhead

You can take time to visit Gunners Ridge Trailhead during your travels to Glendive. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Gunners Ridge Trailhead

Buccaneer Trailhead

You can take time to visit Buccaneer Trailhead during your travels to Glendive. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Buccaneer Trailhead

Dawson Community College

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Dawson Community College, during your trip to Glendive. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Dawson Community College

Paramount Trailhead - South

You can take time to visit Paramount Trailhead - South during your travels to Glendive. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Paramount Trailhead - South

Best Lodging Options Near Makoshika State Park

Historic 4b1b 2story Bungalow near Makoshika. Family Friendly

Historic 4b1b 2story Bungalow near Makoshika. Family Friendly

Glendive MT
Historic 4b1b 2story Bungalow near Makoshika. Family Friendly
Spark by Hilton Glendive

Spark by Hilton Glendive

3 out of 5
201 California St Glendive MT
Spark by Hilton Glendive
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Glendive by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Glendive by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1919 N Merrill Ave Glendive MT
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Glendive by IHG
Cozy Cabin Tiny House in Glendive 1 mile from Makoshika State Park! Pet friendly

Cozy Cabin Tiny House in Glendive 1 mile from Makoshika State Park! Pet friendly

Glendive MT
Cozy Cabin Tiny House in Glendive 1 mile from Makoshika State Park! Pet friendly
Glendive Getaway w/ Yellowstone River Access!

Glendive Getaway w/ Yellowstone River Access!

3 out of 5
303 N River Ave Glendive MT
Glendive Getaway w/ Yellowstone River Access!
Yellowstone River Inn

Yellowstone River Inn

2 out of 5
1903 N Merrill Ave Glendive MT
Yellowstone River Inn
Days Inn Glendive

Days Inn Glendive

2000 N Merrill Ave Glendive MT
Days Inn Glendive
30 miles from Teddy Roosevelt National park

30 miles from Teddy Roosevelt National park

Wibaux MT
30 miles from Teddy Roosevelt National park
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