First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

Notable Campgrounds

First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park is a day-use only park with no overnight camping, but visitors can find camping options nearby.

• Best for groups: Montana Country & Stone Farms offers tent and RV sites with unique stone barns available as vacation rentals.
• Best for country living: Stone Lodge Pastures sits on a tranquil farm with convenient access to the Missouri River, Great Falls, and First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park.
• Best for RVs: Wild Sky’s Homestead offers several RV sites on the Missouri River with acres of private space.

When to Go

The park remains open year-round with day-use-only restrictions. From April 12 to September 12, park hours run from 8am to 6pm every day. Winter hours with Monday and Tuesday closures begin September 14 and continue through March 31. Summer and fall offer the best time to visit, as no snow restricts access to the Buffalo Jump during this time. Winter, meanwhile, is dependent on snow conditions and drifting snow—the area can be windy and snow can accumulate on the cliffs, restricting access.

Know Before You Go

1. First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park is a day-use only park, but the surrounding area has many private and public campgrounds.
2. The park is ADA accessible with developed facilities like flush and vault toilets.
3. Leashed pets are allowed in the park.
4. Take advantage of the visitor’s center’s interpretive displays and self-guided tour maps to learn about the history throughout the park.
5. Upland bird hunting and bowhunting for big game are allowed in the park. Be cautious of this during the fall months when hunters are present.