Harlowton

Harlowton is in central Montana. About 950 people live there. It is the county seat of Wheatland County.

Understand
Harlowton is surrounded by the Crazy, Little Belt and Big Snowy Mountains, which are a part of the Lewis and Clark National Forest.

Get in
Harlowton is located at the intersection of US Highway 12, US Highway 191 and State Highway 3; about an hour-and-a-half northwest of Billings and 2 hours east of Helena.

Get around
As a small town, there is no public transportation. Everything in town is within walking distance.

When adventuring outside of town, be sure you plan for fuel and download maps. Wide open country is great to explore, just don't expect to always have service and amenities.

Do
The National Forest offers plenty of acreage for recreational activities such as camping, sightseeing, hunting, OHV riding, and snowmobiling. Fishing access sites are located along the Musselshell River or at nearby Deadman's Basin or Martinsdale Reservoir. There are three parks located within Harlowton: Chief Joseph Park, Deer Park, and Fischer Park. The old Milwaukee Railroad trackbed has been converted into the "Smoking Boomer" trail.



Drink
The 3 bars are within a 2 block area.

Go next

 * Bair Family Museum (25 miles west) is a complex featuring tours of the Bair mansion, an art museum, and ranching memorabilia.
 * Deadmans Basin Reservoir (22 miles east) is a popular fishing and boating spot. There is also swimming and camping.