← Back to search

First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

Ulm, MT

No photo available for First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park
Fee: Montana residents with state parks registration: no entrance fee. Nonresidents: $8 per vehicle, $4 walk-in/bicycle/bus. Day use only.

About this park

First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park is an archaeological site and National Historic Landmark with possibly the largest bison cliff jump in North America. Indigenous peoples used the location for at least a thousand years before Lewis and Clark passed through the area. The mile-long sandstone cliff holds up to 18 feet of compacted buffalo remains. A 6,000-square-foot visitor center has exhibits and a storytelling circle, and interpretive trails and an outdoor amphitheater help explain how the jump was used. The park also has a black-tailed prairie dog town, and visitors can hike, bird watch, photograph, and take part in educational programs. Upland bird and bow hunting are allowed in season. The park is ADA accessible and pet friendly, with a gift shop and restrooms. This is a day-use park. Summer hours (April 14 to September 15) are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and in winter it is open Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.

Contact & location

📞 (406) 866-2217
✉️ ccarlson-thompson@mt.gov
📍 342 Ulm-Vaughn Rd., Ulm, MT, 59485

Nearby state parks

🌲Giant Springs State Park · Great Falls · 14.4 mi
🌲Tower Rock State Park · Cascade · 24.1 mi
🌲Sluice Boxes State Park · Belt · 33.2 mi

Map

View larger map

First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park FAQ

Where is First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park located?
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park is in Ulm, Montana, at 342 Ulm-Vaughn Rd.. GPS coordinates: 47.479, -111.525. Get directions.
Is there an entrance fee at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park?
Montana residents with state parks registration: no entrance fee. Nonresidents: $8 per vehicle, $4 walk-in/bicycle/bus. Day use only. Fees can change by season, so confirm with the park before you go.
How do I contact First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park?
You can call (406) 866-2217 or email ccarlson-thompson@mt.gov. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.
Are there RV campgrounds near First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park?
Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:Distances are straight-line miles.
How current is this information about First Peoples Buffalo Jump 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.