Climb and Play at Ringing Rocks Montana

Ringing Rocks Montana

On our way to Glacier National Park, I wanted to stop at this unique geological formation in Montana called Ringing Rocks. It was about 15 miles from our boondocking spot at Homestake Pass near Butte, Montana. Don’t have time to read this now? Pin it for later!

After reading the reviews on TripAdvisor I was excited to take the Jeep for a drive, and that drive did not disappoint! Neither did Ringing Rocks. We had so much fun climbing on the rocks and lightly tapping them with a hammer.

It was like being a kid again. I assumed the rocks would all make the same ringing sounds but they did not. Penguin and I had a blast trying to make a tune. This is something that both kids and adults will love. You have to check out Ringing Rocks in Montana.

Why do these rocks ring?

Per the Visit Montana website, “It is believed that the ringing is a combination of the composition of the rock and the way the joining patterns have developed as the rocks have eroded away, if a boulder is removed from the pile, it doesn't ring.”

Directions to Ringing Rocks

Take exit 241 (Pipestone) from I-90 and head North. Then go East on a gravel road that parallels the interstate for about three-fourths of a mile. Turn north, cross the railroad tracks and continue north for approximately 3 miles.

A high-clearance, 4WD vehicle is highly recommended! If you don’t have one you will have to hike the last part and it will be a tough hike.

The drive to Ringing Rocks was awesome and so much fun in the Jeep! I got some practice with 4Hi and 4Lo :)

Check out our videos and pictures below to see what Ringing Rocks is all about.

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