EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

Pompeys Pillar National Monument

A sandstone landmark beside the Yellowstone
Montana
Scenic header: Yellowstone River · BLM Montana Dakotas · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

A sandstone landmark beside the Yellowstone

A prominent sandstone pillar carries rock imagery and the surviving signature of William Clark. Interpretation adds context to a landmark with a much longer Indigenous history.

BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Interpretive center
  • 02Pillar viewing route
  • 03Yellowstone River setting

Before you go

Check seasonal access to the pillar and visitor center. Stairs are involved in reaching the signature viewing area.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.