The Southwest Montana blog is a collection of stories from local Montanas looking to share their experiences from Big Sky Country. Explore our most recent articles.
Dig deeper into the history, communities and geography of the Southwest Montana region. This Is Montana was created in partnership with the University of Montana.
Camping and Southwest Montana go hand in hand. Whether you prefer to pitch a tent in the wilderness or find a full hook up site for your RV, we have the perfect camp site for you.
The Townsend Ranger Station is one of 3 on the Helena National Forest. The Townsend Ranger District manages approximately 273,000 acres, including the Big Belt Mountains and Elkhorn Mountains. Maps, firewood permits, Christmas tree permits, and general forest information are available at the ranger station.
