Pictograph Cave State Park

Added 2021-07-15

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Quick Summary

A great stop close to Billings, MT with a short hike and a lot of history.
A visitor's center, picnic tables, bathrooms, and water are all available.
This can be a day trip or just a quick visit depending on how much you want to immerse yourself.

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This state park features three caves that all have pre-historic pictographs and artifacts found in them. A .75 mile trail connects them all, each with a teensy bit of climbing but overall very easy pathways. The visitor's center offers the history of the caves as well as information about the indigenous people of the area. This is a great picnic spot with plenty of shade and room to spread out. Overall, it is a very worthwhile experience.

Adventure Details

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Costs

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.

Best Times

Summer Hours Park and Visitor Center Third Friday in May-Third Sunday in September Open Daily Park: 9 am - 7 pm Visitor Center: 10 am - 6 pm Winter Hours Park and Visitor Center Third Monday in September - Third Thursday in May Open Wednesday - Sunday Park: 9 am - 5 pm Visitor Center: 10 am - 4 pm Closed Monday & Tuesday, and Thanksgiving, Dec. 24, 25, 31 & Jan. 1

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