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Chief Plenty Coups State Park
Chief Plenty Coups State Park © IronWolf68 / CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Museum at Plenty Coups State Park
Chief Plenty Coups State Park © 25or6to4 / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Chief Plenty Coups House in 2021.
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CHIEF PLENTY COUPS STATE PARK
CHIEF PLENTY COUPS STATE PARK
PO Box 100
Pryor, Montana   59066

Phone: 406-252-1289
Situated within the Crow Reservation in south central Montana, this park was the home of Plenty Coups, last chief of the Crow, Plenty Coups' log home and store remain as evidence of the chief's efforts to lead his people in adopting the lifestyle of the white man. The park is 4,033 feet in elevation and encompasses 195 acres. The museum on site offers disabled accessibility and flush toilets. The park has vault toilets, grills/fire rings, picnic tables, trash cans, and drinking water. There is no overnight camping allowed, and for non-resident visitors, the day use fee is $5 per vehicle. There are several golf courses and museums nearby in Billings, and the town of Pryor is less than one mile away which can provide some amenities to visitors.
Fishing
Anglers can enjoy fishing in the park's spring-fed pond, home to rainbow trout. A valid Montana license is required.


Location
Chief Plenty Coups State Park is located near Billings, Laurel

Picnicking
Chief Plenty Coups State Park offers picnic tables and grills, perfect for a family outing amidst beautiful natural scenery.
Birding
The park offers diverse birding opportunities with over 100 species spotted, including raptors and migratory birds. Birdwatchers can explore the forested areas or follow trails around Pryor Creek for sightings. The picnic area is also a popular spot to observe feathered creatures.

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Directions
Chief Plenty Coups State Park from Billings: Follow signs on I-90, Exit 452. 35 miles south on Highway 416, then 1 mile west of Pryor on county (Edgar) road.

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