Three Forks
Three Forks, Montana is a town rich in history and natural beauty. Built at the confluence of the Madison, Gallatin, and Jefferson Rivers, Three Forks was an important stop for Lewis and Clark in the summers of 1805 and 1806. Once they arrived in Three Forks with Sacajawea, the Shoshone Indian girl who became Lewis and Clark's guide, she recognized the mountains of the area. This led her to take the Jefferson Fork up to the "Beaver's Head" and lead the party over the Continental Divide. more info
Three Forks Montana Listings: (add your listing)
Madison Meadow Ranch - 10 minutes to Three Forks
Dedicated to excellence with our guests. Located near the Madison River and Three Forks (25 minutes to Bozeman), we offer vacation experiences as unique as Montana itself.
(406) 551-2080
Super 8 Whitehall - Just 20 mins from Three Forks
Choose one of our rooms with a private balcony or a pet friendly room. Within walking distance to restaurants. FREE WIRELESS INTERNET! Close to Lewis & Clark Caverns.
Country West Ranch & Land - 139 acres for Sale
Just 20 minutes from Three Forks, this gorgeous ranch offers 1000 ft. river frontage, spring creeks, 2 existing homes and space for cattle and horses. Listed at $1.575 mil.
(406) 586-9334
Lewis and Clark were not the only prominent historical figures to be affected by Three Forks. Expeditionist John Colter made his famous escape from the Blackfeet Indians here in 1809. One year later her returned to help establish the town of Three Forks. Other famous fur trappers and traders such as Jedediah Smith, William Sublette, Jim Bridger, and Kit Carson also explored this area near the headwaters of the Missouri River in the early 1800s.
The original town of Three Forks began to take shape in 1908 with the building of the Milwaukee Railroad. Gold discoveries in Montana in the 1860s turned Three Forks into a crossroads for miners, settlers, and freighters traveling between the gold fields.
Today, Three Forks retains its Old West charm with summertime rodeos and close proximity to historical and recreational sites. Always an adventure is the Lewis and Clark Caverns where stalactites and stalagmites create breathtaking scenes. Three Forks is just 6 miles from the Missouri Headwaters State Park, and a short drive to the Madison Buffalo Jump State Monument which archaeologists date back as 4,000 years old. While you are in Three Forks, you might also want to check out nearby ghost towns and authentic tipi rings.
Three Forks is home to spectacular outdoor sports. Be sure to bring your rod for excellent blue ribbon trout fishing, and don't forget your hiking boots for exploring part of the Lewis and Clark Trail. Canoeing on the many rivers of Three Forks is popular, as is hunting and camping. Whatever you love to do outside, you'll find it in Three Forks.
Three Forks is easily accessible off I-90, US-287, and Montana Highway 2, which is a backroad en route between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park.
Three Forks, MT Weather
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Other pages you might find helpful:
Three Forks Recreation
Information on recreational facilities in Three Forks.
Three Forks Schools
Official site for Three Forks School District.
Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation
Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation, located in Three Forks, strives to train dogs and humans to work together to further research in environmental science.
