Things to do in the Little Belts
Nature at its finest. There are hundreds of places to explore, and all kinds of roads and trails that sprawl through the mountains.
Ski & rideShowdown on Kings Hill, Montana's oldest ski area (1936)
Camp10 campgrounds and 457 more places to camp in the Little Belts
Rent a cabin6 Forest Service cabins and lookouts in the Little Belts, 21 within 100 miles
Hike745 miles of Forest Service trail. Memorial Falls is a 0.3-mile walk
Snowmobile200+ miles of groomed trail from Kings Hill
Cross-country skiThe Silvercrest trails on Kings Hill
FishSheep Creek, Belt Creek, the Smith River and the Judith
HuntElk, deer, antelope, moose and bear country
Ghost townsHughesville, Barker and the roadside history of US 89
Hot springsNatural hot pools in White Sulphur Springs
Eat, drink & stay79 places in 15 towns
Scenic drivesSix roads in, and a 247-mile loop around the rangeRight now
This time of year
- Showdown spins its lifts on Kings Hill. Check the Top Rock and Porphyry Peak cams for the snow before you drive.
- 200+ miles of groomed snowmobile trail leave from Kings Hill on US 89.
- Cross-country ski the Silvercrest trails at the Kings Hill recreation site.
- Forest Service cabins rent through the winter; check each one's season before you book.
- Kings Hill is open all year. Check the forecast and Montana 511 before you cross.
- Creeks run high with snowmelt. Sluice Boxes State Park, 13 miles south of Belt, is at its loudest.
- Spring storms can still drop feet of snow in a day (watch it).
- Snow hangs on up high: the groomed snowmobile season runs into May.
- Lower trails dry out first: start along Belt Creek and the Smith River side.
- 10 campgrounds and 457 dispersed camping spots in the Little Belts; Kings Hill and Many Pines sit right on US 89.
- Memorial Falls: a 0.3-mile walk to two waterfalls, 2.5 miles south of Neihart.
- The forest roads open up: Dry Wolf, Yogo Creek and Hughesville.
- Soak in the natural hot pools in White Sulphur Springs after a day up high.
- Hunting season: elk, deer, antelope, moose and bear country, with hundreds of thousands of acres of national forest.
- Fall color along Belt Creek (watch it).
- Snow comes early up high: Showdown saw its first snow on August 28 in 2018 (watch it).
- Drive out to the old mining camps of Hughesville and Barker before the snow.
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Campgrounds, trails, fishing, history and more, page by page.
CampingFind great campground and dispersed campsite locations in the Little Belt, Big Belt, Highwood, Castle and Crazy Mountains.TrailsFind all National Forest Trail Access in the Little Belts right here.
FishingGreat places to fish in the Little Belt Mountains. FIsh lakes, rivers and creeks in search of Salmon, Trout, ling and a variety of other fish.
MuseumsThe heart of Montana is home to a rich history, which has been preserved for you to enjoy.
Historic PointsDiscover all roadside historic and scenic points of interest located in the Little Belt Mountains.HuntingFind hunting licences, guides, permits and maps for the Little Belt Mountains, Montana.
Downhill SkiingFind all information regarding Showdown Montana.
GolfAll golf courses located in and around the Little Belt Mountains.