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Makoshika State Park
1301 Snyder Ave, Glendive, MT 59330
State park🪢 Leash required
11,538 acres · 15 miles of trails
⭐ 4.7
820 reviews
Across 11,538 acres of badlands in Glendive, Montana, Makoshika State Park's trails showcase dinosaur fossils for leashed dogs, with water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Leashes are mandatory. Watch for wildlife on the expansive hikes.
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- Park
- Makoshika State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Glendive, Montana
- Coordinates
- 47.0517, -104.6889
- Size
- 11,538 acres
- Trail miles
- 15
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.6 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.6/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.7 from 820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · 11,538 acres of room
- · 15 miles of trail
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Dog policy
Montana's largest state park (11,538 acres) with badlands and dinosaur fossils. Leashed dogs on trails.
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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