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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.
At a Glance
| Fees: | No fees |
|---|---|
| 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.
Location