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Big Timber Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States

About Big Timber

Surrounded on three sides by the Absaroka-Beartooths and the Crazy Mountains, the area hosts the gateway to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Areas and contains amazing scenery. The Yellowstone River, Boulder River, and the many smaller streams in the area are famous for fly fishing. The fantastic scenery provided a backdrop for movies such as 'A River Runs Through It' and 'The Horse Whisperer'. Big Timber is the county seat of Sweet Grass County. Nearby are the towns ofGreycliffandMcLeod, both with little service.

Top Attractions in Big Timber

Explore the best things to see and do in Big Timber:

  • Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area
  • Crazy Mountain Museum
  • Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park
  • Overland Golf Course
  • Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery

Where to Stay in Big Timber

  • 🏨Big Timber Montana Koa Kampground
  • 🏨The Grand Hotel & Restaurant

Big Timber Travel Guide Sections

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