There’s no better way to experience the natural beauty of Montana than by spending the night under the stars in one of its state parks. Here’s a park that gets very little light pollution, so you’ll witness thousands of stars in the night sky.
Makoshika State Park encompasses more than 11,000 acres, and it’s filled with all kinds of natural wonders to explore.
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You’ll find Makoshika State Park in the far eastern side of Montana, near the North Dakota border.
Dinosaurs once roamed this land, and they left a lot of evidence of their existence behind. These beautiful badlands are home to many different dinosaur fossils.
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You’ll easily find plenty of activities to keep you exploring the park all day long. Go for a stroll on a nature trail, take a scenic drive, explore the dino bones at the visitor center, and try your hand at archery on the range.
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You’ll definitely want to plan to stay overnight when you visit this park.
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The Campground offers 16 campsites for RVs or tent camping.
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The sites are rustic, but offer picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets. The campground is open year-round.
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The sunsets at Makoshika State Park are jaw-dropping, but the heavenly show is just getting started.
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The park’s remote location means that it has very little light pollution, which makes for some spectacular summer stargazing.
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You’ll see thousands of twinkling stars in the night sky overhead.
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Check out the Milky Way, and see how many constellations you can find. You’ll want to stay up all night, gazing at the beautiful stars above.
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For more information about camping at the park, visit its website. Have you had the opportunity to stay at Makoshika State Park? Tell us about your trip!
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