Makoshika State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $8 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- fwp.mt.gov(406) 377-6256
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
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Covering about 11,512 acres, Makoshika State Park lies in Dawson County, in Glendive.
Visitors come for golf, mountain biking, historic sites, disc golf, and hunting in season. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center — Summer | Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Summer hours |
| Visitor center — Winter | Wed–Sun | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Winter hours |
| Campground | Open daily (hours not posted) | ||
Official wording
Open daily 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Summer Hours: May 1 – September 30 Open daily 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Winter Hours: October 1 - April 30 Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closed all federal and state holidays except Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day.
Open year round
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 |
| Campsite fees range from | $4 · night |
| Campsite fees range from | $34 · night |
| * Montana residents who pay the (resident) | $9 · year |
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 Campsites • Campsite fees range from $4-$34 per night, depending on season and available amenities. Montana State Parks offers hike/bike, rustic, tent, rv, and boatslip campsites. Visit Reserve America to check fees and reserve campsites at Makoshika State Park. * 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.
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
Pets Allowed (amenity list)
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Included within the park are scenic drives, hiking trails, 28 camping sites, a group picnic area, and an outdoor amphitheater.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursCampingWildlife viewing and birdingGolfDisc golfHikingHuntingBikingMountain bikingPicnicking
Trails
The park’s landscape is part of the late Cretaceous Hell Creek Formation. Over ten different dinosaur species have been discovered in Makoshika. Significant discoveries include a complete Triceratops horridus skull, the fossil remains of Edmontosaurus and Tyrannosaurus rex, and a nearly complete skeleton of the rare Thescelosaur.
In Makoshika State Park, visitors will see the K-T boundary line. For those unfamiliar with the line, 'K' is the abbreviation for the Cretaceous period, while 'T' is the abbreviation for the Tertiary period. This line marks the physical boundary in time between the two periods dating back 65.5 million years ago. What is the K-T boundary? K is actually the traditional abbreviation for the Cretaceous period, and T is the abbreviation for the Tertiary period. So the K-T boundary is the point in between the Cretaceous and Tertiary periods. Geologists have dated this period to about 65.5 million years ago.
Learn more about Makoshika State Park along the Montana Dinosaur Trail: mtdinotrail.org/makoshika-sta...
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Parking
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ 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
- 1301 Snyder Avenue
Glendive, MT 59330 - Nearest town
- Glendive
- Coordinates
- 47.0897, -104.7063
- Phone
- (406) 377-6256
- riley.bell@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)
- Photo: Upper Cretaceous Hell Creek Formation, Makoshika State Park (GeoDIL number - 1175).jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Joseph H. Hartman
“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