B.L.M. Recreation Area Terry Badlands Wilderness Study Area

Address Scenic View Rd
Terry, MT 59349 View on Map Own or manage this business?

Website https://www.blm.gov/site-page/programs-national-conservation-lands-montana-dakotas-terry-badlands-wsa Email mt_miles_city_fo@blm.gov Phone 406-233-2800

Overview Service & Activities

About Terry Badlands Wilderness Study Area is located three miles northwest of Terry, north of the Yellowstone River. Access to the scenic overlook is by a westbound dirt road directly off "The Big Sky Backcountry Byway" Highway 235 or by way of the Calypso trail, an un-improved dirt road accessed by the old Milwaukee railroad grade on the western side of the Wilderness Study Area. Wheeled traffic is restricted to Calypso Trail. The Terry Badlands Wilderness Study Area has a triangular shape, measuring about 10 miles wide at the base adjacent to the Yellowstone River and eight miles long from the river to the area's northwest corner. The badlands exhibit soft marine and non-marine sedimentary rock which has been eroded by eons of wind and water into arches, bridges, flat tabletops, pinnacles, spires and scoria escarpments. Landforms reach up to 2,900 feet in elevation in some areas. Wildlife viewing, rock collecting, photography, hiking and camping are popular at this unique area.

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS 111 Garryowen Road
Miles City, MT 59301

CONTACT 406-233-2800

Details

SEASON All Year

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS Terry Badlands Wilderness Study Area is located three miles northwest of Terry, north of the Yellowstone River on Highway 253.

SERVICES Parking Pets Allowed Trail

ACTIVITIES Backcountry Camping Hiking History Horseback Riding Hunting Mountain Biking Nature Outdoor Activity Photography Picnicking Sightseeing Snowshoeing Wildlife Viewing