State Park

Pirogue Island State Park

Custer County, MontanaAbout 227 acresEstablished 1982
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
None listed
Official site
fwp.mt.gov(406) 234-0919

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Covering about 227 acres, Pirogue Island State Park lies in Custer County, about 3 miles north of Miles City.

Things to do include hunting in season, boating, wildlife watching, fishing, and picnicking.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
Day useDaily7 a.m. – 10 p.m.—
Official wording

Day Use Only: Open year-round, 7 am to 10 pm.

Channel Crossing: Mid-August to early April is the best time to cross the channel and reach the island.

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).

Fees and passes

ItemAmount
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

Check availability and book

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.

Things to do

Wildlife viewing and birdingBoatingFishingHuntingPicnicking

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic areas

✓ 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
Miles City — about 3 mi north (straight line)
Coordinates
46.4418, -105.8225
Phone
(406) 234-0919
Email
garrett.jericoff@mt.gov

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

Sources and freshness

“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

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