Big Timber Montana Chamber of Commerce

Touting access to remote wilderness and small town appeal, the Big Timber Chamber of Commerce provides the information you need when planning a trip to Sweet Grass County.

About Big Timber
Big Timber was named by an individual who had never seen it. A railroad official in St. Paul Minnesota named the area after he had read entries from William Clark's journals. The entries describe an area of large cottonwood trees.

Even if you have never been to Bib Timber, chances are that you are “seen” it, at least parts of it; as the movies “A River Runs Through It” and “The Horse Whisperer” were filmed here.

Ideally located in the valley formed by the Yellowstone and Boulder Rivers, Big Timber is a successful agricultural area, now having a population of roughly 1700.

Activities
Big Timber is the County Seat of Sweet Grass County. This County is truly where the plains meet the Rocky Mountains.
Being surrounded on three sides by The Crazy Mountains and the Absaroka Beartooths, the area hosts the gateway to the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness and the Gallatin Forest. The Yellowstone River, Boulder River, and many smaller streams in Sweet Water County are excellent places to fish. Camping, hiking, backpacking, trail riding and more are enjoyed in the surrounding area.

Attractions
Big Timber Ranger District
The Gallatin National Forest is located in south-western Montana, just north of Yellowstone National Park. The Forest Service Ranger District Office is located in Big Timber. This is the place to go for detailed information about recreational activities in the Gallatin National Forest.

Big Timber Water Slide
This is a complete water park ideal for the entire family. The water park also has a concession stand or you can bring your own picnic/BBQ.

Crazy Mountain Museum
In addition to a wide variety of exhibits and displays depicting the history of the region, the museum boasts a large research area, which includes a master index of over 5,500 surnames of individuals mentioned in a wide variety of documents and pictures within the museum.

Lewis and Clark Native Plant Garden
The Lewis and Clark Native Plant Garden is a beautiful garden created by the Rivers Across Lewis & Clark Sweet Grass County Bicentennial group.

Community
Although seemingly small, Big Timber and Sweet Grass County has a multitude of amenities not expected in a town and a community of this size. The town has a senior center, a small hospital and a variety of churches, banks, other social organizations and shopping.

For more information about Big Timber and Sweet Grass County, stop by or contact the Sweet Grass Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center.

Contact Info
Sweet Grass County Chamber of Commerce / Visitors Center
Exit 367 off Interstate 90
P.O. Box 1012
Big Timber, MT 59011
406-932-5131 
http://www.bigtimber.com/