We know what you’re thinking… isn’t the entire state of Montana a bit of an oasis? Still, even when you live in The Last Best Place, life can get chaotic, and sometimes you just need some peace and quiet in your life. When that happens, these 10 spots offer a restful respite from reality.
- Bob Marshall Wilderness
Troy Smith / Flickr The Bob is vast and wild, just like Montana should be. With a million acres of rocky ridges, alpine meadows and dense forest to explore, you can count on a quiet experience here.
- Polebridge
Mats Skölving / Flickr Home to the amazing mercantile and, well, not much else, Polebridge is so remote it doesn’t even have electricity. You’ll have no choice but to go off the grid here.
- Boulder Pass, Glacier National Park
Nick Youngstrom / alltrails.com Looking for a backpacking adventure? Boulder Pass Trail is 30 miles long, but the breathtaking scenery begins immediately. The trail is ranked as moderate, so if you’re a novice, take an expert backpacker with you.
- The Terry Badlands
Bureau of Land Management / Flickr Located on the outskirts of the small town of Terry, the badlands are such a beautiful place to enjoy some peace and quiet. Plus, they offer unique scenery you won’t find anywhere else in the state.
- Hyalite Lake
Eric Gross / Flickr Located near Bozeman, the Hyalite Lake trail takes you through some stunning scenery. The trail is relatively easy, so you’ll probably see some other hikers, but you can still find plenty of spots for solitude.
- Bull River Valley Scenic Drive
Tom Hilton / Flickr We all know that the area around Troy is exceptionally gorgeous. This scenic drive, which is often secluded, offers panoramic views of the Cabinet Mountains.
- Kintla Lake Campground, Glacier National Park
Rob W / TripAdvisor As Glacier’s most remote frontcountry campsite, this place is rarely crowded. Leave your RV at home, pack your tent, water and all necessary supplies, and enjoy lake sunsets like this.
- Medicine Rocks State Park
J. Stephen Conn / Flickr This 300-acre park is located near Ekalaka, and it doesn’t see as much traffic as some of our other state parks. But it’s definitely worth visiting.
- Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr You’ll have plenty of room to relax and recharge at the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, which has some of the best views in the state.
- The East Rosebud Trail
Tristan Swartout / Flickr The East Rosebud Trail to Elk Lake is called the Beaten Path, but you’ll definitely feel like you’ve gone way off the beaten path. It’s located near the tiny town of Roscoe, and the 6.7 miles is fairly easy to navigate.
Montana is full of amazing places to get away from it all. For some rest and rejuvenation at a secluded lodge, book a stay at the Dreamcatcher.
Troy Smith / Flickr
The Bob is vast and wild, just like Montana should be. With a million acres of rocky ridges, alpine meadows and dense forest to explore, you can count on a quiet experience here.
Mats Skölving / Flickr
Home to the amazing mercantile and, well, not much else, Polebridge is so remote it doesn’t even have electricity. You’ll have no choice but to go off the grid here.
Nick Youngstrom / alltrails.com
Looking for a backpacking adventure? Boulder Pass Trail is 30 miles long, but the breathtaking scenery begins immediately. The trail is ranked as moderate, so if you’re a novice, take an expert backpacker with you.
Bureau of Land Management / Flickr
Located on the outskirts of the small town of Terry, the badlands are such a beautiful place to enjoy some peace and quiet. Plus, they offer unique scenery you won’t find anywhere else in the state.
Eric Gross / Flickr
Located near Bozeman, the Hyalite Lake trail takes you through some stunning scenery. The trail is relatively easy, so you’ll probably see some other hikers, but you can still find plenty of spots for solitude.
Tom Hilton / Flickr
We all know that the area around Troy is exceptionally gorgeous. This scenic drive, which is often secluded, offers panoramic views of the Cabinet Mountains.
Rob W / TripAdvisor
As Glacier’s most remote frontcountry campsite, this place is rarely crowded. Leave your RV at home, pack your tent, water and all necessary supplies, and enjoy lake sunsets like this.
J. Stephen Conn / Flickr
This 300-acre park is located near Ekalaka, and it doesn’t see as much traffic as some of our other state parks. But it’s definitely worth visiting.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr
You’ll have plenty of room to relax and recharge at the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, which has some of the best views in the state.
Tristan Swartout / Flickr
The East Rosebud Trail to Elk Lake is called the Beaten Path, but you’ll definitely feel like you’ve gone way off the beaten path. It’s located near the tiny town of Roscoe, and the 6.7 miles is fairly easy to navigate.
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