EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument

A river through big-sky country
Montana
Scenic header: Independence Monument as seen from Rim Rock Drive is an icon of the larger national monument. · NPS Photo · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

A river through big-sky country

The Missouri River flows past striking bluffs and remote prairie landscapes. Visitor interpretation and a carefully planned river journey offer different introductions to the region’s human and natural history.

BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center
  • 02White Cliffs river region
  • 03Established river access points

Before you go

River trips need transport, suitable experience and current water information. Roads into the breaks may become impassable when wet.

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.