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Big Ice Cave Picnic Area and Interpretive Site

Located about 50 miles south of Red Lodge and Billings, MT, in the Pryor Mountains, this remote interpretive site has a short walk (0.2 miles) down a steep path to a wooden platform. You can view the always present ice floor in the first room of the cave. Interested on how the cave was formed and why there is ice? Click here . The Big Ice Cave Picnic Ground has 5 picnic sites for day-use only. For a detailed road map, which shows recreation sites and campgrounds, please see our Motor Vehicle…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service
  • Coordinates: 45.16184, -108.401617

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Sage Creek Cabin
  • Sage Creek Campground
  • Barry's Landing & Trail Creek Campground
  • Medicine Creek Campground
  • Horseshoe Bend Campground
  • Dayboard 9 Campground

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Ice Cave Picnic Area and Interpretive Site reservable?

Big Ice Cave Picnic Area and Interpretive Site is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Big Ice Cave Picnic Area and Interpretive Site?

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How do I book a campsite at Big Ice Cave Picnic Area and Interpretive Site?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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