Attractions
Welcome to the Huckleberry Capital!
Trout Creek is the Huckleberry Capital of Montana, and visitors come from all over to enjoy our annual Huckleberry Festival in the second week of August.
Hiking and Fishing in and near Trout Creek
Our Guests enjoy fishing in Trout Creek (see fishing info below), Noxon Reservoir (just a few miles due north), as well as hiking opportunities to see gorgeous views and wildlife in the Kootenai National Forest. The forest is divided up into 5 ranger districts, with ours being the southernmost, called the Cabinet Ranger District.
Graves Creek Falls and Cougar Peak Lookout are not far away, and offer beautiful views of Lolo National Forest.
Thompson Falls State Park and Recreation Area is just south of us.
Fishing in and near Trout Creek
Trout Creek, found in a thick-timbered, wide, flat canyon, offers good, easy fishing with catches of 10- to 12-inch rainbow and cutthroat trout. Beaver ponds 3 miles above the mouth may also offer some brook trout. North Fork Trout Creek: This small, seldom-fished stream is in heavily timbered country at the headwaters of Trout Creek. Decent Cutthroat fishing here. An old jeep trail runs parallel to the North Fork for 2 miles, but vehicles are no longer allowed. West Fork Trout Creek: Accessible by trail from the end of the Trout Creek Road, offers about 5 miles of good fishing. Brook and cutthroat trout ranging from 8 to 13 inches may be found. Lots of folks comment on the variety of wildlife seen while fishing and relaxing here.
Fishing at Noxon Reservoir: You can fish off the bank in a few places, but your options are pretty limited. Bring your own boat, or rent one, and you’ll get in on some of the best largemouth bass and Northern Pike fishing in the great Northwest! Also, you’ll find great Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass fishing, as well as Walleye.
Food & Service’s
- The Wayside Bar & Grill (within walking Distance) Open from Noon to 2AM. Website Menu
- The Local Store (that’s actually the name!) Grocery and Deli, bait, groceries and gas station. Facebook Page with Weekly Specials
- Naughty Pine Bar & Grill
Located just off I-90 on the Idaho Montana border, midway between major airports in Spokane, WA, and Missoula, MT, the Route of the Hiawatha Rail-Trail is a scenic section of abandoned rail-bed from the Milwaukee Road that the Taft Tunnel Preservation Society, a grassroots Wallace non-profit organization, and the U.S. Forest Service turned into a world class non-motorized trail.
Ross Creek has been known for many years for the Western Red Cedars which grow along its banks. The beauty and serenity of the cedars were preserved for all to enjoy when the 100-acre Scenic Area was established in 1960. The Forest Service manages and protects Scenic Areas for their scientific and recreational value.
One of the richest wildlife experiences in the Northwest might easily remain a chance happening for those unfamiliar with the area, but for word-of-mouth publicity like this article. With 250,000 visitors per year, the National Bison Range is receiving more visitors than it can comfortably handle and so does not advertise its existence.
Want big rides, big slides, and big fun? You’ve found it. Located in beautiful North Idaho, Silverwood Theme Park has over 65 rides and attractions, including three roller coasters, the Boulder Beach Water Park, a steam engine train, live entertainment, restaurants, and more.
Thompson Falls open from Mother’s Day to Labor Day, the Old Jail Museum is one of the oldest buildings in continuous use in Sanders County. Originally operating as the county jail, sheriff’s office and sheriff’s residence, the building now serves the citizens as a museum and focuses for historical artifacts, images and maps. Old Jail Museum
South Madison 406-827-3496.
Rivers Bend is a par 36, 9 hole golf course, with 2 tee boxes set; with a front 9 and a back 9 for an 18 hole round if you prefer. The beautiful Clark Fork River is the backdrop for our new log clubhouse. We serve great burgers and hot dogs and have pop and beer. It is a very challenging course with difficult tree lined fairways and the river makes for a giant water hazard. Please call ahead for tee times.
Downstream from Libby, the Kootenai River enters a canyon and flows over Kootenai Falls, one of the largest free-flowing waterfalls in the northwest. The falls and surrounding area are considered sacred to the Kootenai Indians whose ancestors inhabited the region.
