Top 3 Climbing Gym of Montana

In 2024, Bouldering with Joel conducted a survey of over 800 public reviews in order to determine the best climbing gyms of Montana. Through this, we were able to determine the top 3 rock climbing gyms of the state. Want to read about the rock climbing gyms that didn’t quite make the list? You can read about them in our article “Find a Climbing Gym in Montana“.

3. Freestone Climbing Center – Missoula, Montana

The Freestone Climbing Center can be found at 1200 Shakespeare Street in Missoula, Montana. Over 130 public reviews gave this rock climbing gym an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. One reviewer, Thilio Savage, wrote “Wonderful gym with interesting routes, great amenities, and tons of space.”.

Some amenities of this rock gym include bouldering walls, youth programs and more.

Pricing for this facility is as follows: $20 for a day pass, $180 for a 10 Punch Pass, $78 for a monthly membership and $890 for an annual membership. If you are a student, youth or military, be sure to ask about what discounts are available to you.

Some benefits of opting for a membership at this climbing gym include discounted rental equipment, yoga classes, fitness classes, a free introductory climbing class, a 15% discount on retail items and one free guest pass per day.

2. Spire Climbing + Fitness – Bozeman, Montana

Spire Climbing + Fitness is located at 13 Enterprise Boulevard in Bozeman, Montana. Over 130 public reviews found this rock climbing gym to have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Reviewer Brian Page wrote “The Spire is my happy place. I cannot recommend it highly enough.”.

A few features of this climbing gym include bouldering walls, top rope climbing stations, auto belay statins, yoga classes, general fitness equipment, personal training, climbing classes and more.

Rates for this rock gym are as follows: $23 for a day pass, $210 for a 10 Punch Pass, $84 (plus a $55 initiation fee) for a monthly membership and $915 for an annual membership. Reduced pricing is available for students, children, military, seniors and family.

Some perks of choosing a membership over a day or punch pass include access to both Spire Climbing + Fitness facilities, free yoga classes, free fitness classes, free introductory climbing and lead classes, one free guest pass per month, a 10% discount on retail items and more.

1. Steepworld Climbing and Fitness – Billings, Montana

Steepworld Climbing and Fitness is located at 1230 South 31st Street West in Billings, Montana. Nearly 200 public reviews found this rock gym to have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. One reviewer, Cody, wrote “I absolutely love it here at Steepworld. I almost don’t want to leave a 5 star review just so I’m not having to share with more people!”.

Some amenities of this rock climbing gym include a gear shop, general fitness equipment, yoga classes, top rope climbing stations, lead climbing stations and more.

Prices for Steepworld Climbing and Fitness are: $14 for a day pass, $119 for a 10 Punch Pass and $69 (plus a $69 initiation fee) for a monthly membership. Discounts are available to students, couples and families.

A few advantages of choosing a membership over a day or punch pass include monthly guest passes, free top rope classes, free lead classes, free yoga classes, discounted events, discounted classes, a 10% discount off of retail items and more.