Within the Big Hole Valley and surrounding areas, the opportunities to have fun are virtually limitless: hiking, camping, trail riding, horse packing, cross country skiing, down hill skiing , snowmobiling, motorcycling, ATVing, prospecting, boating, fishing, hunting, swimming, viewing scenery, bird watching, picnicking, mountain climbing and much, much more. The Big Hole River falls more that 1650 feet in elevation from its source in the south end of the valley. The river is the outlet for some 149 lakes. Miner, Twin, Mussigbrod, Van Houten and Pintlar lakes are accessible by ordinary vehicles. The US Forest Service maintains campgrounds at each of these lakes. Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest lands surround much of the valley. These lands are accessible by 2 and 4-wheel drive vehicle, motorbike, ATV, horse, mountain bike and by foot. Contact the Wisdom Ranger District for more information. The Big Hole National Battlefield offers a year round visitor center, film, museum, walking trails and interpretive walks and talks.

Area Attractions

Wisdom Ranger District (406) 689-3243
Big Hole National Battlefield (406) 689-3155
Jackson Hot Springs (406) 834-3151
Bannock Ghost Town
Chief Joseph Ski Touring Trails
Lost Trail Ski Area
Jackson, Montana

Lodging/Accommodations
Jackson Hotsprings Lodge (406)834-3151
Jackson Inn (406)834-3264

Restaurants
Jackson Hotsprings Lodge (406)834-3151
Wicked Felina's (406)834-3100

Groceries
Jackson Mercantile (406)834-3264

Gifts/Art Galleries
Buffalo Gal Hat Company (406)834-3236
Jackson Mercantile (406)834-3264

Auto Service
Shepherd’s Garage/Polaris Dealer (406)834-3143

Other Services
Jackson Salon (406)834-3107
Wisdom, Montana

Lodging/Accommodations
Nez Perce Motel (406)689-3254
Steel Creek B& B (406)689-3435
Cabin Rental in Wisdom (406)689-3800
Pioneer Mountain Lodge (406)689-3229

Restaurants
Big Hole Crossing (406)689-3800
Fetty’s Bar & Grill (406)689-3260

Groceries
Wisdom Market (406)689-3271

Gas/ Auto Service
Big Hole Petroleum (406)689-3225
Larry’s Automotive (406)689-3238

Gifts/Art Galleries
Steele Creek Traditions (406)689-3246
Wisdom River Gallery (406)689-3400
Montana Mad Hatter 2

Saloon /Bar
Antler Saloon 689-9393
Fetty’s Bar & Grill 689- 3260

Other Services
Beartooth Plateau Outfitters 1-800-253-8545
Heel Guard 689-3102
Southern Montana Telephone 689-3333
Wisdom Real Estate 689-3553
Wisdom River Cattle Co. 689-3124
Ranch & Resort Real Estate Group 689-3190
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Big Hole Valley Tourism