With More Than 11,000 Acres To Explore, Montana's Largest State Park Is Worthy Of A Multi-Day Adventure
By Jessica Wick|Published July 26, 2022
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Jessica Wick is a writer and travel enthusiast who loves exploring new places, meeting new people and, of course, beautiful Big Sky Country and every part of Washington State.
It’s safe to say that most Montanans have heard of Makoshika State Park. After all, at over 11,500 acres, it’s our largest state park (by far). But it’s also safe to say that most Montanans have never visited—because unless you live on the east side of the state, it’s quite a trek.
Makoshika State Park is a 3.5-hour drive from Billings, a six-hour drive from Bozeman, and over eight hours from Missoula. But if you’ve ever wondered if this park is worth visiting, the answer is a resounding yes. In fact, you should pack your camping gear and stay for a couple of days.
Makoshika State Park sits on the outskirts of Glendive, which has a population of about 5,000.
This place may be rustic, but for campers, it has a lot of amenities: both flush and vault toilets, grills and fire rings, picnic tables, a group-use shelter, and even an outdoor amphitheater.
The most popular things to do here are go hiking, biking, photography, and wildlife viewing.
