Bozeman

Buffalo Jump State Park in Montana

Buffalo Jump

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An outstanding example of a natural feature that allowed Native Americans to stampede herds of bison over a precipice in order to secure the necessities of food, clothing, shelter, and tools. Interpretive displays help visitors understand the dramatic events that took place her for nearly 2,000 years.

How to get there:
23 miles west of Bozeman on I-90 at Logan exit, then 7 miles south on Buffalo Jump Road

Special events, activities:
Interpretive Displays, Wildlife Viewing, Photography, Picnicking, Hiking.

Information, restrictions:
Primitive park designation. No fees for residents.

Contact Info
Madison Buffalo Jump State Park
1400 S. 19th St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 
Phone: (406) 994-4042  

Park Dates
Park opens (day use): 1/1 
Park closes (day use): 12/31

Information
Latitude: 45.78 Longitude: 111.47 
Acres: 638 Elevation: 4543 
Nearest waterbody: Madison River 
Nearest town: Three Forks 
Nearest hospital: Bozeman 

Fees
Day use fee, nonresident: $5.00

General
Group reservations required: Yes 
For reservations contact:  (406) 994-6934  
Pets allowed: Yes 
Seasonal manager: Yes

Recreation
Picnic tables: Yes 
Trails: Yes 
Hiking trails: Yes 
Interpretive trail: Yes 
Interpretive kiosk: Yes 
Information kiosk: Yes 
Golf course nearby: Yes, (1) In Three Forks, 9 Holes 
Bikes allowed: Yes 
Museum nearby: Yes, (1) In Three Forks

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Madison Buffalo Jump
Madison Buffalo Jump is a state park, located just outside of Bozeman.