Buffalo Jump
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
- Content from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
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Madison Buffalo Jump
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