Pompeys Pillar National Monument
Pompeys Pillar National Monument offers a unique historical and natural experience featuring a significant signature from the Lewis and Clark expedition. Visitors can enjoy walking trails with scenic views of the Yellowstone River and surrounding area, including a short stair hike to the top of the pillar. The park is wheelchair accessible in terms of entrance and parking, provides onsite parking, and has restroom facilities available during open hours. It is a peaceful spot ideal for reflection on American history and nature observation.
Reviews
Gorgeous views of the Yellowstone River and surrounding area as well as some history of Lewis and Clark.
Off season visit- a great experience. Lots of walking trails with great views. A small stair hike to the top. Overall easy to moderate. Looks like during the season they have a lot to offer.
I totally didn’t expect the place to be so neat! While planning a trip from North Dakota to Yellowstone, I had AI check for any places to stop along the way and it suggested Pompey’s Pillar. I planned on stopping for a short time, stretching our legs, checking out the signatures on the rock and leaving. We didn’t have enough time to see the entire place but what we did was wonderful. Nice, clean bathrooms inside (if you’re there when it’s open) and we met a nice couple also from Arkansas that were working there. They gave us a bunch of information about our trip and the surrounding area, and helped our kiddo with his junior Ranger badge. If I come across this area again, we’ll plan for a longer visit.
This was day two out of our one big beautiful vacation. A bit of an unplanned stop turned out to be a very interesting place. It was extremely interesting to look at a signature of William Clark from 219 years ago when he explored this area.
The visitor center was closed, but there was a man there that brought out the stamps for our national parks passport book. It’s a beautiful place and well worth the stop to reflect on our countries history
I had the place all to myself as I was there a couple days before it opened for the season. Such an awesome experience to be there all alone and really get a great feel for the area. I saw a juvenile bald eagle, and about 50 marmots running around. They were so stinking cute and a few let me get really close. It’s about 200 steps to the top of the pillar and about a half mile walk from the entrance to the pillar area. I would definitely check it out if you’re headed into Billings.