Montana State Parks Near Beach

Makoshika State Park features rugged badlands, dinosaur fossils, and panoramic overlooks just outside Glendive. Its scenic roads and trails make it a standout destination for geology, photography, and outdoor exploration.

Medicine Rocks State Park features dramatic sandstone spires and weathered rock formations rising from the grasslands of southeastern Montana. Visitors come for photography, short walks, birdwatching, and the park’s remote, otherworldly scenery.

Rough Rider State Park offers a quiet escape in the heart of western North Dakota, with open prairie views, cottonwood-lined river bottoms, and nearby badlands terrain. It is a good base for camping, birdwatching, and exploring the Theodore Roosevelt country around Medora.

Little Missouri State Park is known for its rugged badlands terrain, cottonwood-lined river bottoms, and wide-open prairie views. It offers a backcountry feel with opportunities for camping, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife watching in a scenic, lightly developed setting.