Bannock Ford
A site along the Yellowstone River that was used by the Bannock Indians as they moved through the area.
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Bannock Ford Details
Bannock Ford is a site along the Yellowstone River that was used by the Bannock Indians as they moved through the area. It is the only practicable location to ford the river for many miles in either direction. At this point, the river is approximately 200 yards wide and swimming depth for horses. The location is just east of Tower Fall; there's a small island in the water channel.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Bannock Ford
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0.6 mi away
Tower Fall Trail
Named for the "towers" of stone left from ancient volcanic peaks.
0.6 mi away
Tower Fall
Monolithic volcanic formations stand guard around this 132-foot waterfall.
0.6 mi away
Tower General Store
Located at the trailhead to Tower Falls, this store is a great place to take a break.
0.8 mi away
Tower Fall Campground
This small generator-free campground is located 2 miles south of Tower Junction.
1.0 mi away
Calcite Springs Overlook
Enjoy views of the Narrows area of the Yellowstone River and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
