THINGS TO DO + AREA INFORMATION

There's a reason this is called the Rocky Mountain Front. This is where the prairie runs directly into the Rocky Mountains, resulting in some of the most stunning views around. These mountains can be seen from miles and miles away, almost like they're watching over this little corner of the world. 

Augusta is a great place to live or visit, with friendly residents, a love of place and a commitment to keeping this community as wild and wonderful as possible. It has a K-12 school, as well as several amenities that make living here easy (grocery store, restaurants, shops, gas station and more). 

It's also about 55 minutes from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and about an hour or from the Helena Regional Airport (HLN), making getting here a breeze. 

The first thing that catches your eye here will definitely be the scenery. But once you make the choice to stop in our community, you'll be greeted with the kind of friendliness that's found in small towns. 

Be sure to peruse our downtown -  as well as get insider tips on where to go and things to see - and check out the local businesses that call this place home. You'll be greeted with restaurants, shops, lodging offerings, an RV park and gas station. Our advice:  spend some time exploring our wonderful area, then shop, have dinner in town and make some new friends!

Cuddled in the shadow of the Rocky Mountain Front, Augusta serves as the trailhead to the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex and a great place for outdoor recreation. 

The Bob is comprised of the Great Bear, Bob Marshall and Scapegoat wilderness area and is the third-largest wilderness complex in the continental United States.

If you ever have a chance to experience it - whether for a day hike, overnight backpacking adventure, pack trip or guided hunting trip - we highly recommend it.  

There are several guest ranches and outfitters that base their operations in Augusta, Montana. 

Offerings include horseback trail rides, cabins, guided hunting trips, fly-fishing and pack trips into The Bob, to name a few. This area has abundant wildlife and if you spend much time here, you're sure to see them. Our advice: if you want to explore the wilderness or fish, book a trip with one of our local outfitters and guides. You'll be in good hands, while also supporting a local Montana business. 

Want to go on your own? There are several trailheads that make accessing the wilderness and national forest easy. If you choose to go on your own, be sure to be a responsible user of public lands - pack it in, pack it out; fully extinguish any fires; and be respectful of others. 

Looking for water fun? There are 10 beautiful lakes ranging from 6 to 25 miles from town, and many excellent fishing streams nearby. 

There are some places that are simply made for road trips. Montana is one of them. 

Our town is home to only about 300 or so year-round residents. And while it's small, it's also a community that's warm, welcoming and full of adventure. 

Many people come to Augusta, Montana, for an overnight getaway, to attend an event, for a day trip to get out of town or it's on the route they're taking as they road trip in, around and through Big Sky Country. 

The most popular route may be traveling between Glacier National Park (about 2 hours north of us) and Yellowstone National Park. If given the chance, we highly recommend this route, as it includes wide-open spaces and expansive views with small towns like ours (and our friends just up the road in Choteau, Bynum and Dupuyer). 

of the things that makes Augusta so special is agriculture. Many of the farms and ranches that surround the community have been here for generations, helping preserve and continue a way of life that is synonymous with Montana. 

As you explore the area, be sure to take in the view of farmers plowing up fields,  ranchers moving cattle and a local bee company creating and producing the best honey in the world. 

Chances are if you stick around for long, you may even encounter a cattle drive on one of our highways or have the opportunity to visit with a rancher over lunch. 

This is Augusta, a community where agriculture and tourism collide, creating a town with heart, a love of tradition and a welcoming environment.