State Park First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

Address

342 Ulm-Vaughn Road
Ulm, MT 59485 View on Map TripAdvisor Own or manage this business?

Website http://stateparks.mt.gov/first-peoples-buffalo-jump Email ccarlson-thompson@mt.gov Phone 406-866-2217

Overview Service & Activities

About First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park is an archaeological site believed to be the largest bison cliff jump in North America. Native peoples used this site for at least two thousand years prior to Lewis and Clark's expedition through Montana. The kill site consists of a mile long sandstone cliff; there are remnants of drive lines on top of the cliff and there are up to 18 ft. of compacted buffalo remains below the cliff. The park has an interpretive trail, picnic tables and a protected black tailed prairie dog town to help the visitor better understand the epic history of hunting on the high plains. In an effort to pay homage to the buffalo and the people who honor this mighty animal, First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park has a on-site education center. Of more than 300 bison kill sites in Montana, First Peoples Buffalo Jump is the first of its kind. The 6,000 square foot center offers visitors buffalo culture exhibits, a storytelling circle, classroom, gallery and bookstore. An outdoor amphitheater and traditional games playing fields are featured outdoors.

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 109
Ulm, MT 59485

CONTACT 406-866-2217

FAX 406-866-2218

Details

SEASON All Year

HOURS Winter Hours: 9/17- 3/31 Visitor Center and Upper Access Area: 10am-4pm Wednesday - Saturday and 12pm-4pm Sunday. Closed Mon/Tues Summer Hours: 4/1 - 9/30 Visitor Center and Upper Access Area: 8am-6pm Daily (7 days a week)

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park is located 10 miles south of Great Falls on I-15 at Ulm Exit #270, then 3.5 miles northwest on county road.

SERVICES Childrens Activities Gift Shop Handicapped Accessible Interpretive Display Maps Parking Pets Allowed Public Restroom Toilets Trail

ACTIVITIES Bird Hunting Bird Watching Bow Hunting Childrens Activities Education Exhibit Heritage Hiking History Horseback Riding Museum Nature Photography Picnicking Sightseeing Upland Bird Hunting Wildlife Viewing