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.
At a Glance
Fees: | No fees |
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Open Season: | Memorial Day - Labor Day (call district office for exact dates, 406-446-2103) |
Usage: | Light-Medium |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Yes. Vault toilet |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Activities
Interpretive Areas
The short trail to the Big Ice Cave has interpretive panels on several subjects.
Picnicking
There are five picnic sites at Big Ice Cave.