THINGS TO SEE & DO
Powell County Museum Complex: 1106 Main Street, Deer Lodge, MT 59722 - (406) 846-3111 - website
- Old Montana Prison
- Montana Automobile Museum
- Frontier Montana Museum (Western Museum with gun collection)
- Desert John's Saloon (Barware collectibles)
- Yesterday's Playthings (Toy, Doll & Model Railroad Museum)
- "Little Joe" (A Milwaukee Railroad Electrified Engine) [link to article about the E70]
- Cottonwood City (Pioneer Town)
- Powell County Museum (Local history, mining and wood carving collections)
Grant-Kohrs Ranch Historic Site: 266 Warren Lane, Deer Lodge, MT 59722 - (406) 846-2070 - website
- Ranch House Tours
- Covered Wagon Tours (Summer Only)
Circle Tour: - click HERE for map
- Scenic Auto Tour
- Mountain Biking Into Deer Lodge National Forest
- Old Mining Camp
- Hiking on a Natural Trail
- Self Guided Tour of Historic Buildings in Deer Lodge.
Golf:
- The Deer Park Golf Course is located approx. 2 miles west of the center of Deer Lodge. Call 406-846-1625 for fees.- website
Fishing, Wildlife and Bird Watching:
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Arrow Stone Park
At the southern end of Deer Lodge is Arrow Stone Park, a wildlife viewing area and fishing access site to the Clark Fork River. It has parking lots, paved walking trails, picnic benches, restrooms (handicap access) and a boat ramp. -
Clark Fork River
Fishing on the Clark Fork River may also be accessed at Kohrs Bend, approx. 6 miles north of Deer Lodge. Exit 179 off I-90. Map available HERE -
Little Blackfoot River
Good fishing is also to be had on the Little Blackfoot River which runs eastwards from Garrison along Hwy 12, through Avon and Elliston. -
Warm Springs Ponds
15 miles south of Deer Lodge is the Warm Springs Wildlife Management Area, 1600 acres of wildlife habitat. Activities include fishing, hiking, horseback riding, photography, hunting, bicycling, picnicking, boating (non-motorized) and camping. Take exit 201 off I-90 and follow the signs to Warm Springs Ponds.
Bowling:
- Ken-Mar Lanes on 514 4th Street. Call 406-846-0056 for times and prices.
Swimming:
- Indoor Swimming Pool at Central Park Center, 444 Montana Ave. Free to residents and visitors. Call 406-846-1553 for times.
BROCHURES
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| Deer Lodge - "Unburied Treasures" | |
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