About Medicine Rocks State Park
Near Ekalaka, sandstone rises from the prairie in towers riddled with holes. Wind and water have worn the soft rock into arches, pockets, and improbable shapes, giving Medicine Rocks a texture unlike the open grassland around it. Theodore Roosevelt, who visited as a young rancher, called the place fantastically beautiful.
People have long gathered among these formations, and inscriptions on the stone record centuries of visits. Today the state park offers short walks, photography, wildlife watching, and exceptionally dark skies. The rock is fragile, so leave existing marks undisturbed and do not add your own. A patient wander reveals different shapes from every angle.
The park is open year-round for day use, generally 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Montana residents who paid the state parks fee with vehicle registration have no daily charge; nonresidents pay $8 per vehicle or $4 as a walk-in. It is a remote stop, so arrive with water and fuel.