First Peoples' Buffalo Jump State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $8 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- fwp.mt.gov(406) 866-2217
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
First Peoples' Buffalo Jump State Park is a 2,238-acre park in Cascade County, about 11 miles west of Great Falls.
The park supports historic sites, hunting in season, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center | Daily | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Apr 14 – Sep 15 |
| Wed–Sat | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Sep 16 – Apr 13 | |
| Wed–Sat | noon – 4 p.m. | Sep 16 – Apr 13 | |
| Mon, Tue | Closed | — |
Official wording
Summer - open daily. Winter - open Wednesday through Sunday.
Visitor Center and Upper Access Area: April 14 - September 15: open 8 am - 6 pm daily. Sept. 16 to April 13: 10 am - 4 pm Wed - Sat and 12 pm - 4 pm Sun. Closed Monday and Tuesday. The gates at the top of the Jump may be closed during times of deep snow.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Montana residents who pay the (resident) | $9 · year |
| 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 (nonresident) | Free |
Official wording
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
Montana park passes
- State parks fee with Montana vehicle registration — $9 per vehicle per year (residents). No daily entrance fees to state parks for that vehicle Details
- Nonresident Entrance Pass (12-month) — $50 per vehicle. Free entrance and discounted camping ($10-$12/night) for one year from month of issue Details
- 7-Day Nonresident Entrance Pass — $35. Entrance for 7 consecutive days and discounted camping; sold at parks only Details
From the Montana state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (montanastateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-855-922-6768
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
The park has an interpretive trail, picnic tables and a black-tailed prairie dog town to help the visitor better understand the epic history of hunting on the high plains. Pets Allowed (amenity list)
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingHuntingHistoric sites and toursHikingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Parking
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Amenities: ADA Accessible
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 342 Ulm -Vaughn Rd.
Ulm, MT 59485 - Nearest town
- Great Falls — about 11 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.4790, -111.5250
- Phone
- (406) 866-2217
- ccarlson-thompson@mt.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Montana State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Montana State Parks Find a Park list, joined with FWP 'State Park Locations' ArcGIS layer
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology