Stanford, Montana
Top Spots in and near Stanford
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White Sulphur Springs, Montana
Hike Yogo Peak and Enjoy Views of Lake Elva
A short 2-hour drive from Great Falls leads you to Yogo Peak and Lake Elva, an area of beauty, tranquility, and solitude. Yogo Peak is located in the Little Belt Mountains which are part of the Lewis & Clark National Forest. Yogo Peak doesn't have a designated trail, but it is located to the...Read more -
Neihart, Montana
Ski or Snowboard at Showdown Resort
An easy day trip from Helena, Great Falls, and Bozeman, Showdown Resort is a great place to bring the family for a fun day crushing turns on the mountain. With 1400 vertical feet to ski down, this mountain may be small compared to other well-known resorts like Big Sky Resort, but there is plenty ...Read more -
Belt, Montana
Sluice Boxes State Park
5.07.71 mi / 643 ft gainThe soaring limestone cliffs and ledges mark the Belt Creek Canyon. Back in the day, this area in the Little Belt Mountains was a haven for mining. Now, the old railroad bed serves as the main access route of Sluice Boxes State Park. Sluice Boxes State Park was established in 1970 and consists o...Read more -
White Sulphur Springs, Montana
Kings Hill Pass Trail
5.9 mi / 1800 ft gainThe Kings Hill Pass Trail is located off Highway 89 in the Little Belt Mountains of the Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest. Kings Hill is considered a scenic byway and climbs to an elevation just over 7,200 feet at the pass. Kings Hill Pass Trail is considered a more difficult trail and se...Read more -
Lewistown, Montana
Fly Fish at Big Spring Creek
Big Spring Creek is home to big brown trout as well as rainbow trout. While most trout are about 12-18" in length, there are some larger ones waiting for you! The creek runs for about 30 miles with gorgeous views all along the way. Almost the entirety of the creek is accessible to the public, ma...Read more -
Lewistown, Montana
Take a Stroll through Labyrinth Garden
This place is an example of finding beauty in the small places. Labyrinth Garden is not in the mountains, but right in the middle of Lewiston Montana. It is a beautiful garden located in Frank Day Park. The sign says it is a seven-circuit labyrinth. The paths are lined with celebration stones. It...Read more -
Moore, Montana
Stay at The Montana Bunkhouse
2 mi / 500 ft gainThe Montana Bunkhouse is a great place to unplug and enjoy time with friends and family. This two bedroom bunkhouse rests in the foothills of the Big Snowy mountains on the Olsen family ranch an hour from the nearest town. The building was built in 1905 as a community hall, later converted to a ...Read more -
Highwood, Montana
Ride Your Bike Near the Highwood Mountains
40 mi / 3000 ft gainRide across high plains, over rolling hills, or even through mountain passes, all depending on how long you want to ride for. A popular day ride goes from Highwood, MT to Belt, MT and back. This 40-50 mile ride, whether you chose to make it a loop by riding back on a main road, or make it an out...Read more -
Denton, Montana
Spend the night at the Founders Hut and see the Prairie like you never have before!
9 mi / 1000 ft gainThe American Prairie Reserve (APR) in northeast and central Montana is the largest conservation project in the Lower 48, and a work in progress. It's an effort to acquire more than three million acres of land to create the largest wildlife reserve in the Continental US, as well as as an effort t...Read more -
Great Falls, Montana
Hike Sulphur Springs Trail
3.32 mi / 278 ft gainYou can find the Sulphur Springs trailhead near the Morony Dam and Reservoir. There's a graveled parking lot, an outhouse and an informative story board to quell your curiosity. For your convenience, I'll give you a Reader's Digest version of the history of this specific area. As we all know, Lew...Read more -
Great Falls, Montana
North Shore Rivers Edge Trail East
6.9 mi / 700 ft gainThe North Shore Rivers Edge Trail East is a moderate trail that has been created mostly by the local biking associations. The trail follows the bluffs on the edge of the river with plenty of twists and turns to keep it interesting. To access the East section of the North Shore Rivers Edge trail,...Read more
Top Activities
Camping and Lodging in Stanford
Stanford, Montana
Judith Guard Station
Overview
Judith Guard Station is a historic Ranger Station dating back to the early 1900s. Designated as a National Historic Site, the ca...
Stanford, Montana
Dry Wolf Cabin
Overview
Dry Wolf Cabin is located about 20 miles southwest of Stanford, Montana, in the Little Belt Mountains. The rustic cabin is conve...
Neihart, Montana
Kings Hill Cabin
Overview
Kings Hill Cabin, perched on Kings Hill Pass, presents the opportunity to stay in a historic log cabin built by the Civilian Con...
Meagher County, Montana
Hunters Spring Cabin
Overview
Hunters Spring provides a serene escape in the mountains of central Montana. The cabin is open year-round and is secured with a ...
White Sulphur Springs, Montana
Thompson Guard Station
Overview
Thompson Guard Station is located in the Big Belt Mountain Range in Helena National Forest. Historical records indicate that the...
Moore, Montana
Crystal Lake Group Campsite
Overview
The Crystal Lake Group Campground is located in the beautiful Big Snowies south of Lewistown, Montana, at 5,700 feet. Home to th...