Address / locations
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1 Edgar Rd Pryor, MT 59066
Pryor, MT
Business Hours
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monday
closed
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tuesday
closed
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wednesday
8:00am-5:00pm
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thrusday
8:00am-5:00pm
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friday
8:00am-5:00pm
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saturday
8:00am-5:00pm
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sunday
8:00am-5:00pm
About Chief Plenty Coups State Park
Specialties: Chief Plenty Coups State Park is located within the Crow Indian Reservation, 40 minutes south of Billings. It is a day-use park that preserves the log home, sacred spring, and farmstead of Chief Plenty Coups. This state park is a National Historic Landmark.
Plan at least an hour to walk the grounds and browse through the Visitor Center that commemorates the life of this remarkab...
Specialties: Chief Plenty Coups State Park is located within the Crow Indian Reservation, 40 minutes south of Billings. It is a day-use park that preserves the log home, sacred spring, and farmstead of Chief Plenty Coups. This state park is a National Historic Landmark.
Plan at least an hour to walk the grounds and browse through the Visitor Center that commemorates the life of this remarkable man and his efforts to lead his people into bridging the gap between two cultures and transition from a tipi and buffalo to a settled reservation lifestyle. Walk the 3/4 mile trail around the park along beautiful Pryor Creek.The tranquil, shaded picnic area is a beautiful spot to enjoy lunch and absorb the serenity of this special place.
All Montana State Parks are free for Montana residents and $6 for out of state. However, you can visit as many Montana State Parks as you like that day with your receipt.
2016 Program Schedule
All of our events are free. For a full list of our programs please look up our program schedule on our website.
December 7th starting at 10am: Annual Chief Plenty Coups State Park Christmas Sale & Open House
Free appetizers and beverages will be provided in the visitor center and the public can take advantage of special sales in the gift shop on authentic Crow artwork, books, and Montana State Park merchandise. Door prizes will also be given out and the public can meet staff and take in special evening tours of the Christmas lights and Chief Plenty Coups' House. Established in 1932. Chief Plenty Coups (Aleek-chea-ahoosh, meaning "many achievements") was a man of war - and then a man of peace - whose vision has helped bridge a gap between two cultures. Recognized for his bravery and leadership, he was made a chief of the Apsáalooke (Crow) tribe by age 28.
When Chief Plenty Coups gave up his nomadic ways in 1884, he became one of the first Apsáalooke to own and settle on a farm, which was deeded to him through the federal Indian Allotment Act. On his 320-acre tract, located a half mile east of Pryor, he opened a general store, built a home, and tilled the earth until his death in 1932 at age 84.
At that time, as requested by Chief Plenty Coups and his wife, Strikes the Iron, 195 acres of his land was made into a public park. Upon his death, the Apsáalooke people voted to designate him as their last traditional tribal chief.
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