Medicine Rocks State Park
- Status
- Status not postedOpen daily; hours not posted
- 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
Medicine Rocks State Park is a 332-acre park in Carter County, about 24 miles south of Baker.
Things to do include historic sites, hunting in season, wildlife watching, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites and tent sites).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Open daily (hours not posted) | ||
| Day use | Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open year-round.
Day use hours: 7 am - 10 pm.
Open year-round. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis.
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 |
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 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
- Camping
- Not required
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (montanastateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-855-922-6768
There are 8 campsites that are available on a first come, first served basis.
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
Enjoy photography, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, picnicking and camping in this remote state park. There are 8 campsites that are available on a first come, first served basis.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingHistoric sites and toursHuntingPicnickingWildlife viewing and birding
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
✓ 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.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Baker — about 24 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 46.0455, -104.4584
- Phone
- (406) 377-6256
- Riley.Bell@mt.gov
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