Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park
| Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park | |
|---|---|
Location in Montana | |
| Location | Greycliff, Montana, United States |
| Nearest city | Big Timber, Montana |
| Coordinates | 45°45′42″N 109°47′23″W / 45.76167°N 109.78972°W[1] |
| Area | 98 acres (40 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 3,963 ft (1,208 m)[1] |
| Designation | Montana state park |
| Established | 1974[3] |
| Visitors | 1,167 (in 2023)[4] |
| Administrator | Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
| Website | Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park |
Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park is a Montana state park located on the eastern edge of the community of Greycliff. The 98-acre (40 ha) park protects and preserves the black-tailed prairie dog.[2]
Amenities
The park includes interpretive displays, and picnic tables, but you must pack out your trash. Pets are allowed.[2]
Conservation
The cite was originally purchased by the Nature Conservancy, then was sold to Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks with funds obtained through the Montana State Long Range Building Fund and the National Park Service.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ a b c "Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park". Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
- ^ "Park Origin by Date". Montana State Parks. 2014. Archived from the original on January 1, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ^ Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (May 6, 2024). "2023 Montana State Parks Annual Visitation Report" (PDF). fwp.mt.gov. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Prairie dog town wins reprieve". Dillon Tribune. January 23, 1974. p. 3.
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