Medicine Rocks State Park

Fee: Day use: $8 per vehicle, $4 walk-in/bicycle (Montana residents with state parks registration: no daily fee). Camping $4-$34 per night.

About this park

Medicine Rocks State Park is a 330-acre site at 3,379 feet in southeastern Montana known for its Swiss cheese-textured sandstone formations, many carrying thousands of centuries-old inscriptions. Theodore Roosevelt called it "as fantastically beautiful a place as I have ever seen." It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was historically a gathering place for Indian hunting parties. The park has eight first-come campsites and one reservable group-use site, with fire rings, vault toilets, drinking water, and a picnic shelter. Visitors can hike, bike, picnic, photograph, and watch wildlife such as mule deer, antelope, Woodhouse's toads, and sharp-tailed grouse. Pets are welcome. The park is open year-round, with day use hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and camping available all year.

Contact & location

📞 (406) 377-6256

✉️ Riley.Bell@mt.gov

📍 1141 Hwy. 7, Ekalaka, MT, 59324

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Medicine Rocks State Park FAQ

Where is Medicine Rocks State Park located?

Medicine Rocks State Park is in Ekalaka, Montana, at 1141 Hwy. 7. GPS coordinates: 46.0455, -104.45839. Get directions.

Is there an entrance fee at Medicine Rocks State Park?

Day use: $8 per vehicle, $4 walk-in/bicycle (Montana residents with state parks registration: no daily fee). Camping $4-$34 per night. Fees can change by season, so confirm with the park before you go.

How do I contact Medicine Rocks State Park?

You can call (406) 377-6256 or email Riley.Bell@mt.gov. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.

Are there RV campgrounds near Medicine Rocks State Park?

Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:

Summit Ridge Lookout Cabin (152.7 mi, reservable)
Rattin Campground (243.4 mi, reservable)
Sheridan (243.5 mi, reservable)

Distances are straight-line miles.

How current is this information about Medicine Rocks State Park?

This listing was last updated on October 4, 2026. If something is out of date, let us know and we'll fix it.