Geography: Nearly completely surrounded by the Bitterroot National Forest including the Sapphire Mountains to the east and the Bitterroot Mountains to the west.   Hamilton is bordered on the west by the Bitterroot River.

Transportation: Located along Highway 93 approximately 45 miles south of Missoula, and 47 miles from the Idaho border.

Weather:   Average high temperature in the summer ranges from 75° in June, 85° in July, and 83° in August, with average lows in the upper 40s. June usually has the most rainfall with an average of 1.7 inches. The average high temperature in the winter ranges from 36° in December, 35° in January, and 40° in February, with average lows in the high teens. The average snowfall per month in December and January is 7.5 inches.

Guides & Outfitters

Riverbend Flyfishing- 103 State St, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-4197
Fly Fishing Always- 714 S. 4th St, Hamilton, MT. Phone: (406) 363-0943. Website: http://www.flyfishingalways.com/
Fishaus Fly Fishing- 702 N 1st St, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-6158.  Website: http://fishaus.montana.com/
Fly Fishing Adventures- 112 Freeze Lane, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-2398
Trout Fishing Only- PO Box 1332, Hamilton, MT. Phone: (406) 363-2408
Bitterroot Fly Company- 808 N Main St, Darby, MT.  Phone: (406) 821-1624
Chuck Stranahan Flies & Guide- 105 State St, Hamilton, MT. Phone: (406) 363-4197.  Email: info@chuck-stranahan.com . Website: http://www.chuck-stranahan.com
Bill Mitchell Outfitters, Inc.- 364 McCarthy Loop, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-4129.  Email: info@billmitchelloutfitters.com.  Website:  http://www.billmitchelloutfitters.com

Taxidermy

Bitterroot Taxidermy- 99  Lost Lamb Lane, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 353-1518.  Website: http://www.mountsforsale.com/home.html
JB Taxidermy Studio- 275 Neva Lee Trail, Stevensville, MT.  Phone: (406) 777-1138
Deep Woods Taxidermy- 191 Conner Cutoff Rd, Conner, MT.  Phone: (406) 821-7659
Ridgeline Taxidermy- 4465 Skalkaho Rd, Philipsburg, MT.  Phone: (406) 859-5274

Sporting Goods

The Flyfishing Center- 914 N 1st St Suite A, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-3801
Chuck Stranahan Flies & Guide- 105 State St, Hamilton, MT. Phone: (406) 363-4197.  Email: info@chuck-stranahan.com . Website: http://www.chuck-stranahan.com
Bob Ward & Sons Inc- 1120 N 1st St, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-6204
Angler's Roost on Bitterroot- 815 Hwy 93 South, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-1268
All Valley Outdoors- 401 N 1st, Hamilton, MT. Phone: (406) 363-2883

Licensing Agents

Bitterroot Anglers-Stockfarm- 966 Tammany Lane, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 375-1901.  Website: http://www.bitterrootanglers.com/
Bob Ward & Sons Inc- 1120 N 1st St, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-6204
Angler's Roost on Bitterroot- 815 Hwy 93 South, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-1268
All Valley Outdoors- 401 N 1st, Hamilton, MT. Phone: (406) 363-2883
Fishaus Tackle- 702 N 1st St, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-6158

Fish Wildlife & Parks Dept

Fish Wildlife and Parks Area Wildlife Biologist- Hamilton, MT. Phone: (406) 375-2273
Fish & Wildlife Department- 115 W 3rd St, Stevensville, MT.  Phone: (406) 777-555

Campgrounds

Black Rabbit RV Park & Storage- 2101 N 1st St, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-3744
Angler's Roost on the Bitterroot River- 815 Hwy 93 S, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-1268
Bitterroot Family Campground- 1744 Hwy 93 S, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-2430

Hotels & Motels

Best Western Hamilton Inn- 409 S 1st St, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-2142
Comfort Inn- 1113 N 1st St, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (800) 442-4667
Bitterroot Motel- 408 S 1st St, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-1142
City Center Motel- 415 W Main St, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-1651
Deffy's Motel- 321 S 1st St, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-1244
Holiday Inn Express- 139 Bitterroot Plaza Dr, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 375-2525
Hamilton Super 8 Motel- 1325 N 1st St, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-2940
Inn & Bunkhouse At Call of the Wild- 922 Bowman Rd, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 961-5235

Lodges

Creekside Lodge- 387 Fleet St, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-2215.  Website: http://www.creeksidelodge.net/
Angler's Lodge- 815 Hwy 93 S, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-0980
Skaklkaho Lodge- 1380 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-3522
Bitterroot River Lodge- 1182 Hwy 93 S, Hamilton, MT. Phone: (406) 363-0708.  Website: http://www.bitterrootriverlodge.com/
Lost Horse Creek Lodge- 1000 Lost Horse Rd, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-1460
Rainbow Point Lodge- 1847 Old Darby Rd, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-0346.  Website: http://www.rainbowpointlodge.com/

Bed & Breakfasts

Roaring Lion Inn B&B- 830 Timberbrook Lane, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-6555.  Website: http://www.roaringlioninn.com/
Deer Crossing B&B- 396 Hayes Creek Rd, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-2232
Happy Horse Ranch B&B- 273 Fox Run Trail, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 961-6893.  Website: http://www.happyhorseranch.net/
Big Sky B&B- 703 Mariah Lane, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-3077
Trout Springs B&B- 721 Desta St, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 375-0911

Medical Services

Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital- 1170 Westwood Dr, Hamilton, MT.  Phone: (406) 363-2211

Destination Information Resources

The City of Hamilton website has a listing of other businesses in the area.  Learn more about recreational opportunities in the Bitterroot National Forest on the USFS website.  The Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce offers extensive information about area including local events and the history of the Bitterroot. The City of Hamilton website has a listing of other businesses in the area.

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