Communities: Choteau
Known for its proximity to the Rocky Mountain Front, Choteau is located at the junction of U.S. Highway 89 and 287, 24 miles northwest of Augusta, 52 miles northwest of Great Falls and an hour away from Glacier National Park. Built around the stately, sandstone Teton County Courthouse, Choteau has a small, but diverse business community, serving wheat and barley farmers, cattle ranchers, tourists, and the 1,781 residents of the town.
Choteau has restaurants and motels for folks who want to stay for a meal or for a week. Wants and needs are satisfied with a variety of gift shops, clothing boutiques, art and antique galleries along with the traditional hardware, grocery and convenience stores. The community also has a small airport, hospital, two nursing homes, a retirement lodge, medical and dental providers, numerous churches, a swimming pool, golf course (with a “knock your socks off” view), movie theatre, tennis courts, bowling alley and a recreational complex in the city park.
Here you’ll find the starting points for many outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities in the Lewis and Clark National Forest and the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Along the Front you can visit wildlife viewing sites that may give you a glimpse of grizzly bears, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, elk or white tail and mule deer. You can hike along quiet mountain trails, listening to the sounds of the chattering squirrels and the whisper of the wind in aspen trees. Or, you can get out your fishing pole and go after some of the area's rainbow, cut throat and brook trout in area streams or fish the reservoirs and lakes for walleye and pike.
Explore the Old Trail Museum for a fascinating look at fossils, unique exhibits, dinosaurs, Indian artifacts and western history. The museum reflects the rich cultural and natural history of the Rocky Mountain Front area where you’ll learn about the vast inland sea that covered this area 80 million years ago. Twelve mile west of town, the world-famous Museum of the Rockies’ Egg Mountain is testament to the historical record where dinosaur egg shell fragments, nests, and babies were discovered for the first time in North America.
We're proud of our community and ready for visitors—with a friendly welcome. Travel here and you'll begin to realize why life in the country - far from the hustle and bustle of urban America - is such a valuable treasure.
The following businesses welcome you to Choteau
Accommodations
Bella Vista Motel
614 North Main Avenue, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-5711
Mail: 614 North Main Avenue
The Bella Vista Motel is a small 14 unit motel built in the days when the "auto court" was popular. Since then, each unit has been uniquely redecorated to capture the warm, cozy nostalgia of yesteryear and combine it with the modern conveniences today's travelers require. The Bella Vista is within walking distance of many local restaurants and the Old Trail Museum is just across the street.
Big Sky Motel
209 Main Avenue South, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-5381
Mail: PO Box 977
The Big Sky Motel features rustic, cozy rooms and your choice of bed sizes from crib to king. Fully-equipped kitchen units are available, including microwaves. Did we mention our wifi service? Restaurants, shops, parks, the swimming pool, tennis courts and the Old Trail Museum are all within walking distance.
Choteau Campground
85 Montana Highway 221, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-2615
Mail: 85 Montana Highway 221
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Choteau Campground offers 20 tent sites and 55 RV sites. We also have a game room and 3 cabins. You can explore Glacier National Park, discover the Bob Marshall Wilderness, bird-watch at Freezeout Lake, dig dinosaur bones at Egg Mountain or hunt and fish from this great base camp! New this year a GPS treasure hunt!
Choteau Stage Stop Inn
1005 Main Ave. N, Choteau, MT 59422, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-5900
Mail: 1005 Main Ave. N
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Website: http://www.stagestopinn.com
The spacious, decorative lobby hints back to the days of cowboys, warm fires and well-told tales. The Stage Stop Inn may be nostalgic...but modern, clean and comfortable describes everything else about the Inn. Greet your day with a swim in the indoor pool, a soak in the spa or a healthy continental breakfast. Kids stay free and kennels are available for your pets.
Gunther Motel
20 7th Avenue SW, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-5444
Mail: PO Box 506, Choteau, MT 59422
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Located on Highway 287 on the southside of Choteau, the Gunther Motel has nice clean rooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, free wireless internet service and yes, your hunting dogs are welcome guests, too! We're pretty popular in the fall so you'll want to make your reservations early.
MT Styren Ranch Guest House - B and B
961 20th Road Northwest, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-2008
Mail: 961 20th Road Northwest
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Website: http://www.MTstyrenguesthouse.com
The MT Styren Ranch Guest house is a 3 bedroom, 1 bath homestead house located on our ranch. Surrounded by trees and lawn (and peace and quiet), the country-western decorated home will sleep nine, has a full kitchen and washer/dryer and is fully furnished. We prefer to rent the guest house for 5 - 7 days. One mile east of the guest house, you may enjoy bed and breakfast rooms by the night.
Pine Butte Guest Ranch
351 South Fork Road, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-2158
Mail: 351 South Fork Road, Choteau, MT 59422
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Website: http://www.pinebutteguestranch.com
The Nature Conservancy's Pine Butte Guest Ranch combines in-depth natural history programs and traditional western ranch experiences. Great food, unique cabins, and gentle horses are ingredients for fond memories on the Rocky Mountain Front. Guests who are interested in furthering their knowledge of the outdoors with be most pleased with the professional instructors, wranglers, naturalists and staff.
Organizations
Choteau Chamber of Commerce
815 Main Avenue N., Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-5316
Mail: PO Box 897
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Website: http://choteaumontana.com
Welcome to Choteau, Montana. The Choteau Chamber of Commerce promotes the commercial and civic interests of the community, fosters communications, cultivates a spirit of cooperation, maintains effective communications with governmental entities and encourages integrity and responsibility in the business community.
Montana Wilderness Association
17 3rd Street NE, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-2600
Mail: PO Box 37
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Website: http://www.wildmontana.org
The Montana Wilderness Association is dedicated to protecting Montana's wilderness heritage, quiet beauty, and outdoor traditions, now and for future generations.
Sonoran Institute
29 Park Avenue, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-5784
Mail: PO Box 215, Choteau, MT 59422
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Website: http://sonoran.org/
The Sonoran Institute’s mission is to inspire and enable community decisions and public policies that respect the land and people of the West. Good decisions require that communities come together, define what is important to them, and determine which assets they will expend and which they will protect and conserve. We encourage your involvement in these efforts and your support for the programs and projects of the Sonoran Institute.
Food & Drink
Elk Country Grill
925 Main Avenue North, Choteau, MT, 59422
Mail: 925 Main Avenue North
Owners, Rose and Jesse Crawford, believe that "Great food, friendly people and a comfortable atmosphere are the keys to success in our small town restaurant business." Please join us at the Elk Country Grill everyday but Sunday for lunch and dinner. Lunch is a satisfying meal if you choose to relax or quick meals if you are on a tight schedule. Dinner is a great time to slow down a bit, relax and enjoy the atmosphere in Choteau. Special meals, desserts and wine or beer will certainly top off your day.
John Henry's Restaurant & Casino
215 North Main Avenue, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-5642
Mail: PO Box 1018, Choteau, MT 59422
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You know where the locals go to eat by the number of cars and pickup trucks parked on Main Avenue at all hours of the day. John Henry's is all about family dining. Check out the menu for a delicious selection of steaks, burgers, and pizza. If you are inclined and an adult, there's beer and wine and a casino. At John Henry's there's always good food on the menu and good fun in the making. Doors open for the early birds and breakfast at 6:00 in the morning...everyday.
Meeting Grounds
202 North Main Avenue, Choteau, MT, 59422
Recently refurbished. Fabulous food. Spectacular service. The Meeting Grounds is located in an old bank built in 1906 with the bank vault still intact. You can still read the old lettering on the face of the building showing it was the Stockman State Bank. Our menu features homemade baked goods, breakfast, soups and a delicious variety of sandwiches. All made on homemade bread. We also offer the best coffee and latte's around!
Galleries & Museums
Old Trail Museum
Main Street, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-5332
Unearth the mystery of the past and present at the Old Trail Museum. Located at the north end of Choteau on US Highway 89, the non-profit museum reflects the rich natural and cultural history of Montana's pristine Rocky Mountain Front. Explore fossils, dinosaurs, Native American artifacts, grizzly bears, and the diverse and colorful local history. Exhibits include A.B. Guthrie Jr., Old Agency on the Teton, Jesse Gleason's art studio, the Old North Trail and Metis people. Don't miss 'Dinosaurs of the Two Medicine and the new paleontology gallery! After touring the museum enjoy an ice cream from our ice cream parlor located in the visitor center.
Media
Choteau Acantha
216 First Avenue NW, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-2403
Mail: PO Box 320
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Website: http://www.choteauacantha.com
The Choteau Acantha is an award-winning weekly newspaper recording the living history of Teton County. The independently-owned weekly has been published of over 100 years.
Outfitters
Crary Outfitting
Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-2245
Mail: PO Box 1347
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Website: http://www.craryoutfitting.com
Crary Outfitting is based on the Rocky Mountain Front west of Choteau. Our early season hunting camp in the Bob Marshall Wilderness is located on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, a remote National Wild and Scenic River. We provide experienced stock, hearty meals, and expert guides so you can have the companionship of people who love hunting, the solitude of a true wilderness experience, and the challenge of hunting big game in their natural habitat. With Crary Outfitting, you're getting the real deal!
Montana Safaris
21 Airport Road, Choteau, MT, 59422
406.466.2004
Mail: 21 Airport Road
We invite you to join us on a true western experience to enjoy the fabulous Bob Marshall Wilderness and all it has to offer. Our summer safaris will enable you to enjoy areas of alpine beauty that most visitors only dream about.In the tradition of our cowboy heritage, Montana Safaris will entertain our guests with the hospitality of the old west and welcome them back as a friend time and time again.
Seven Lazy P - Deep Canyon Ranch
2055 Teton Canyon Road, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-2044
Mail: PO Box 178, Choteau, MT 59422
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Website: http://www.sevenlazyp.com
From the foothills of the Rocky Mountain Front to the canyons entering the Bob Marshall Wilderness, you can enjoy the magnificence of nature at its best. With a capable and experience staff and rooms for 20 guests, we've made this our home and business since 1958. Enjoy your free time in our spacious lodge or dining room with-a-view, or in your comfortable modern cabin with it's porch overlooking the valley. Pack trips are scheduled throughout the summer into the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
Services
Citizens State Bank
201 North Main, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-5743
Mail: PO Box 858
Website: http://www.tetonbanks.com
The Citizens State Bank of Choteau has been serving the financial needs of the local community for more than 90 years. The bank was established in Choteau in about 1909 is a locally-owned family business continuing a tradition of hometown support. Citizens State Bank is committed to meeting the financial needs of the communities we serve. Our roots are deep in rural Montana and we care about all of our customers and our communities.
Healing Touch Therapeutic Massage
31 1st Street NW, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-5558
Mail: PO Box 213, Choteau, MT, 59422
As the name implies, a healing touch is applied through massage. Special requests for lymphatic drainage are accommodated. Relax and enjoy the gift of massage.
Kelly's Service, LLC
215 Main Avenue South, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-2583
Mail: PO Box 427
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Stop at Kelly's Service for 24 hour Cenex gasoline, propane, tires and repair, exhaust work, and general auto repair. Stay in town for a while but count on us to get you going...when you are ready.
Raemaeker Insurance Services
20 7th Avenue NE, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-2217
Mail: PO Box 1049
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Service is what I sell!
Teton Medical Center
915 4th Street NW, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-5763
Mail: 915 4th Street NW, Choteau, MT, 59422
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Website: http://www.tetonmedicalcenter.net
Teton Medical Center is a 10-bed critical access hospital and 36-bed extended care facility located in Choteau, along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain Front. With a rural health clinic inpatient and outpatient services, a modern, full-service laboratory, teleradiology capabilities, a physical therapy program, and 24-hour emergency services, TMC is capable of caring for all your needs.
Wedum Enterprises
401 5th Avenue NE, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-5723
Mail: PO Box 1342, Choteau, MT, 59422
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Website: http://www.grouchygrizzlymt.com
Dave Wedum spends his spare time on a horse with a camera. Order his virtual trail ride on the Rocky Mountain Front to understand the good life in the saddle.
Shopping
Alpine Touch, Inc.
714 Main Avenue North, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-2063
Mail: PO Box 864
Website: http://www.alpinetouch.com
Montana's Special Spice! For over two generations, our secret spice blends have been tantalizing taste buds all over the country. Stop in at our facility for all your spicy gifts or ask about mail orders.
Grizzly Sports
219 Main Avenue North, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-5990
Mail: PO Box 1213, Choteau, MT 59422
Website: http://www.wingsandwildthings.com
Montana-Made gifts, books, toys and educational material for children, antiques, food and feeders for the birds, sporting goods, and a drive thru espresso lane ought to conjure up the notion that there is something for everyone at Wings and Wild Things.
Recreation
Choteau Country Club
Top of Airport Road, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-2020
Mail: PO Box 804
Where golfing and the view will simply knock your socks off! Rates are $13 for 9 holes and $22 for 18 holes for weekdays, $16 for 9 holes and $24 for 18 holes on weekends.
City of Choteau
38 1st Avenue NW, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466.2510
Mail: PO Box 619
Welcome to Choteau. Generally travelers ask how to find the City Park and Campground, located in the center of town. Various nearby attractions include a public swimming pool, golf course, the Old Trail Museum, and the Visitor Information Center that Doubles as the Chamber of Commerce headquarters. The Lewis and Clark National Forest and numerous Wildlife Management Areas are highly sought after destinations for travelers on the Rocky Mountain Front. If you have any questions, please feel free to make inquiries at the Visitor Information Center or our City Hall.
Teton Express
209 Highway 219, Pendroy, MT 59467, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-469-2239
Mail: PO Box 87, Pendroy, MT 59467
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Teton Express operates an over the road tour coach. The coach seat 47 passengers and is equipped with TV/DVD, stereo, tinted windows, toilet, reclining seats and air conditioning. Based out of Pendroy, Montana, the Amtrak station at Shelby, MT is less than an hour away. We are a short drive from the glorious Rocky Mountains and Glacier National Park. Should your group be interested in a tour, we can assist in the planning. Teton Express offers reasonable prices, professional drivers, proper insurance and hometown service. It is our mission, objective and business emphasis to provide safe, reliable and comfortable transportation to any size group.
Teton Pass Ski Area
Teton Canyon Road, Choteau, MT, 59422
406-466-2209
Out of the ordinary explains Teton Ski Pass Area. At our Mountain, 250 inches of snow fall annually, the base elevation is 6190 ft., and the top elevation is 7200 ft. There are 114 acres to ski. For snowboarders we have two runs that are natural halfpipes and lessons are available. For cross country skiers, there is an exercise track just off the lower parking lot and the road into the West Fork has been packed by snowmobiles.