Welcome to Makoshika
State Park

Beauty of the Badlands

Badlands Landscape by Carrie Sokoloski

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Makoshika State Park is located in the rugged badlands of eastern Montana in Glendive.  The name Makoshika (Ma-ko'-shi-ka) is a variant of a Lakota phrase meaning land of bad spirits or "badlands".  Although the area resembles the badlands of the Dakotas, these badlands expose older rock layers. 

Makoshika State Park is the largest state park in Montana, covering over 11,400 acres.  This beautiful and unique terrain provides for exploration and discovery that you won't find anywhere else!  

 


Turkey Vulture

 

THE BUZZARDS ARE BACK!
Celebrate their return at our
17th Annual Buzzard Day
Saturday, June 10

Makoshika CD Cover Makoshika
Music from the Badlands
by Mark Iwaniak

Music inspired by the badlands of Eastern Montana
Now available for purchase at the Makoshika State
Park Visitor Center.


 















 

Upcoming Events

Saturday, June 10
17th Annual
Buzzard Day

Blues in the Badlands featuring
The Shuffle Bums

Hooked on Paddlefish
 The Run of the
Paddlefish is going on now!
Sponsored by
DCAU

Makoshika License Plate
Makoshika License Plate now Available

Glendive
Chamber of Commerce

Contact Us

1301 Snyder Ave.
Glendive, Montana
(406) 377-MAKO (6256)

Park Fees

Hours of Operation
Open Daily

Memorial Day - Labor Day
10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Labor Day - Memorial Day
9:00am to 5:00 pm

Hike - Camp - Picnic - Disc Golf - Wildlife - Bike - Photography

Web Design by Carrie Sokoloski
Copyright
© 2006 Friends of Makoshika
Last updated May 23, 2006