Pryor Mountains
The Pryor Mountains are located 60 miles east of Red Lodge and approximately 50 miles south of Billings. Visitors will find primitive trails and old mining roads that are ideal for ATV and UTV riding.
The following are recreation sites in the Pryor Mountains:
Campgrounds:
Picnic Areas:
Motorized Trails:
- Motorized Trail 2011 (Inferno Canyon Trail)
- Motorized Trail 2013 (Graham Trail)
- Motorized Trail 2018 (Water Canyon Trail)
- Motorized Trail 20182
- Motorized Trail 2088 (Big Pryor Trail)
- Motorized Trail 2091 (Red Pryor Divide Trail)
- Motorized Trail 20918 (Gypsum Creek Trail)
- Motorized Trail 2091F (Red Pryor Ice Trail)
- Motorized Trail 2095A
- Motorized Trail 2096 (Switchback Trail)
- Motorized Trail 2492 (Bear Canyon Trail)
- Motorized Trail 2496 (Miller Trail)
- Motorized Trail 2814 (Bear Canyon Ridge Trail)
- Motorized Trail 2850 (Stockman Trail)
More Information:
The Pryor Mountain Unit of the district is located about 60 miles east of Red Lodge, MT adjacent to both the Crow Indian Reservation, BLM lands, and the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. The dry limestone uplifts and formations create a stark contrast to the Beartooth Mountains. The views from the Pryor Mountains offer long, beautiful vistas of the surrounding countryside. The peak time for wildflowers is the month of July.
Visitors will find primitive trails and old mining roads ideal for ATV and UTV riding. The roads in the Pryor Mountains are generally poor and high clearance vehicles are advised on many of the roads. For more information on road conditions and seasonal closures, please see our Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) or call the district office (406-446-2103).
Some of the highlights of the Pryor Mountain Unit are Big Ice Cave, Dry Head Vista, and the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range. The Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range is found on the eastern edge of the Pryor Mountains and is managed by the BLM.
The Pryor Mountains are still used for religious and cultural ceremonies by the Crow Indians. Please do not disturb or remove any cultural sites or artifacts, particularly at Dry Head Vista.
Recreation Opportunities on the Beartooth Ranger District are divided into four geographic locations:
- Beartooth Front (Red Lodge Creek, East Rosebud, West Rosebud, Benbow, Stillwater River area)
- Meyers Creek Area
- Pryor Mountains
- Red Lodge Area (US Hwy 212, West Fork of Rock Creek, Line Creek Area)
Maps:
- For a detailed road map within the Pryor Mtns: Pryor Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM and legend)
- Trail and Area Maps (or go directly to Pryor Mountains Road Access Map or Pryor Mountains Area Map)
Helpful Links:
- Check Current Conditions before you head out.
Climbing Granite Peak and need information? Contact the Beartooth Ranger District for more information: 406-446-2103
General Information
The roads in the Pryor Mountains are generally poor and high clearance vehicles are advised on many of the roads. Visitors are not permitted to go off road.
The two primary access roads to the Pryor Mtns are Pryor Mountain Rd (from west) and Crooked Creek Rd (from south). Wildflowers are plentiful in the summer and the Pryor Mtn Road (Forest Road 2308) provides access to the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range. To learn more about the wild horse range, please visit the BLM's site.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
