Communities: Lincoln
Aptly called the small town with a big heart, Lincoln is just west of the Continental Divide on Highway 200, 80 miles east of Missoula, 86 miles southwest of Great Falls, and 60 miles northwest of Helena. Halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, Lincoln is bordered by magnificent wilderness areas and renowned river valleys.
High in the Rocky Mountains, Lincoln is a central point gaining access to the spectacular Bob Marshall and Scapegoat Wilderness areas to the north and the sparkling Blackfoot River to the south. Abundant wildlife and majestic, scenic beauty make it an ideal base camp for hikers, fishermen, hunters, snowmobilers, and cross country skiers.
Horseback and pack trips offer the choice of an afternoon or evening ride over short trails or an extended excursion into the backcountry. Likewise, hikers can explore wildflower-strewn meadows, alpine lakes, and rocky peaks. Photographic opportunities appear around every bend. Elk, deer, eagles, bear, and moose, as well as many smaller birds and animals, are often the subject of the lens. You will find spectacular fishing in the Blackfoot River, alpine lakes, and the many mountain drainages surrounding Lincoln.
Trophy elk, deer, and moose are the focus of rifle and archery hunters from September through December in several areas literally teeming with game. Lincoln hosts a savory "Hunter's Stew" dinner each fall for locals and out-of-towners alike.
When the snow flies, snowmobiling dominates the scene. Average snowfall in the Lincoln area is 93 inches. With more than 250 miles of groomed trails and limitless play areas, Lincoln is truly a snowmobiler's dream and welcomes sledders from beginners to expert. If you prefer the solitude of winter entertainment, the Blackfoot Valley and Stemple Pass (at 6,376 feet) provides cross-country ski trails and miles of skiing in the back country.
A full-service town, Lincoln offers fast food to fine dining, lodging from rustic cabins to full-service motels, and primitive camping to RV parking. It’s also home to many artists and craftspeople, from potters to blacksmiths who display their work locally and some who market their pieces internationally. In the summer months, Lincoln is host to several colorful arts and crafts events. Truly a multi-purpose town, all are welcome.
The following businesses welcome you to Lincoln
Accommodations
Blackfoot Valley Dispatch
216 Stemple Pass, Lincoln, MT, 59639
406-362-4975
Mail: 216 Stemple Pass
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The Blackfoot Valley Dispatch is Lincoln's news source and also provides coverage for the Blackfoot Valley. Looking for Quick, Dependable Service. * Business Cards * Brochures * Menus * Copies * Letterhead Stationery * Envelopes * Raffle * Calendars * Posters. Look no farther than the Blackfoot Valley Dispatch.
Bluesky Motel
328 Main, Lincoln, MT, 59639
800-293-4521
Mail: PO Box 311
Come enjoy a stay with us for a memorable vacation or overnight stay. We are within walking distance of the businesses in Lincoln. Close to superb restaurants. We offer affordable rates for budget minded travelers, weekly rates, impeccably clean rooms, kitchenettes, microwaves, fridges, remote control cable TV, free wireless internet and direct dialing phones, plus courtesy coffee in all rooms. A Montana SuperHost.
Leepers Ponderosa Motel
110 1st Avenue, Lincoln, MT, 59639
406-362-4333
Mail: PO Box 247, Lincoln, MT 59639
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Leepers Ponderosa Motel is a charming family-owned motel with an excellent reputation for friendly service and consistent cleanliness. We are a AAA property with a two-diamond rating and all of our units are surrounded by spacious green lawns with outdoor furniture and swings. You can expect to see some of the local wildlife walking through the yard while you soak in our hot tub. There is ample parking for all vehicles and trailers. Pets are always welcome.
Sportsman Motel
418 Main Street, Lincoln, MT, 59639
406-362-4481
Mail: PO Box 7, Lincoln, MT 59639
The Sportsman Motel has nine very large units with new cable TVs, in room coffee, refrigerators, microwaves, and fireplaces in all rooms. Three triple bed rooms can accommodate larger groups and there is ample parking so you can park in front of your room. Enjoy your mountain retreat at the Sportman Motel.
Spring Creek RV Park
2080 Highway 200 West, Lincoln, MT, 59639
406.362.4140
Mail: PO Box 788, Lincoln, MT, 59639
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Located on Hwy 200 at the western edge of Lincoln, Spring Creek RV Park is next to a beautiful, year-round stream. There are 6 full hook-ups with electrical service, water, sewer, cable TV and public restrooms. If you plan to stay for an extended period of time, telephone service is available. Tenters are welcome, too!
Three Bears Country Motel
203 Main Street, Lincoln, MT, 59639
406-362-4355
Mail: PO Box 789, Lincoln, MT, 59639
Centrally located in downtown Lincoln on Highway 200, the Three Bears Country Motel is family owned with non-smoking rooms, queen sized beds, micros, fridges, phones, cable TVs and wireless internet. Customer satisfaction is always our #1 priority! You can image that clean and comfy, quality rooms, at affordable prices, with friendly hospitality rank equally high in our book.
Organizations
Lincoln Senior Center
801 Main Street, Lincoln, MT, 59639
406-362-4504
Mail: PO Box 56
Website: http://www.rmdc.net
Operated by the Rocky Mountain Development Council, the Lincoln Senior Center is a great place to join others for lunch and socialization. The Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 1:00pm. Lunch is served at noon with a suggested donation of $3.50 for seniors 60 and older and $5.00 for those under 60. On Mondays folks gather at 7:00pm to play dominos and pinochle is played on Tuesdays at the same time. Woodcarving is set for Wednesday at 1:00pm and a quilting group meets on Thursdays.
Lincoln Valley Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln, MT, 59639
406-362-4949
Mail: PO Box 985
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Website: http://www.lincolnmontana.com
Lincoln Valley Chamber of Commerce (LVCC) is an all volunteer organization, sponsoring community events and providing information to the public via website and email. LVCC provides links to businesses as well as information on organizations, services and recreational opportunities in the area. Lincoln is a small town, with a big heart and four seasons.
Food & Drink
Lambkins Restaurant and 7Up Supper Club
460 Main Street, Lincoln, MT, 59639
406-362-4271
Mail: PO Box 163, Lincoln, MT 59639
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Located in the heart of Lincoln, you'll find wonderful homemade food from pies to delicious steak dinners at Lambkin's. The 7UP Supper Club dining room can accommodate large groups for all types of gatherings. Our staff welcomes the opportunity to serve a party or 1 or 100.
Ponderosa's
Lincoln, MT, 59639
406-362-4424
Mail: PO Box 397
Ponderosa's is a traffic stopper. At first glance, it's the wood carvings that grab your attention. Once you step inside the doors and smell the delicious food, you'll know that you're on to something good where you'll have the opportunity to treat your family to a unique, affordable family-dining atmosphere that only Ponderosa's can offer. The featured burgers, specialty sandwiches on fresh backed bread, homemade soups and salads, steaks, seafood, and BBQ ribs are aromatic and tasty.
Wheel Inn
123 Main Street, Lincoln, MT, 59639
406.362.9261
Mail: PO Box 144, Lincoln, MT, 59639
Not all bars and restaurants feature gambling, darts, pool or horse shoes. We do...so Wheel Inn. It's where the locals come to socialize, eat, drink and play. Please join us! You'll find that the food and drinks are noteworthy and economical, but there's nothing like the fun that is generated within the walls of the WHEEL INN. You know it's good because folks are always Wheeling' Inn.
Wilderness Bar and Scapegoat Eatery
511 Main Street, Lincoln, MT, 59639
406-362-9200
Mail: PO Box 1135
Good times begin at the Wilderness Bar in beautiful downtown Lincoln, featuring sporting events on our big screen TV, live music and dancing, dart and pool tournaments and other fun events planned year round. Summertime means spending time in the large beer garden and playing horseshoes. Enjoy extra-special pizza made from scratch from our own down-home recipe. Chester-fried chicken, burgers, char-broiled burgers, and steaks. Have a cold one and a hot meal all under one roof.
Outfitters
God's Country Outfitters
3423 Dalton Mountain Road, Lincoln, MT, 59639
406-362-3070
Mail: PO Box 265, Lincoln, MT 59639
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Website: http://www.godscountryoutfitters.com
We invite you to God’s Country, Montana, for your next fishing or hunting trip. In the hills or on the water, our knowledgeable, experienced guides will help make your Montana hunting or fishing trip an unforgettable experience. Enjoy fly fishing on some of Montana’s finest trout waters including the 30 mile “Blue-Ribbon” designated Missouri River, Blackfoot, Clark Fork, and Dearborn Rivers and hunting for Elk, Whitetail, Muledeer and Black Bear on private Montana ranch and timber land just east of the Continental Divide.
Shopping
Hi-Country Trading Post/Hi Country Snack Foods, Inc.
1 Lincoln Gulch Road, Lincoln, MT, 59639
1-800-433-3916
Mail: PO Box 159, Lincoln, MT 59639
Website: http://www.hicountry.com
The Hi-Country Trading Post/Hi Country Snack Foods, Inc. strives to provide a marketplace for locally and regionally made goods (jerky, seasonings & more) while operating its store(s) and website in a rustic, yet upscale atmosphere. The Trading Post is also the home of the Upper Blackfoot Valley Historical Society. View antiques and artifacts that are remnants of Lincoln’s colorful past throughout our store. Behind the Trading Post is a walk through of old buildings from around the area. You can also view informational plaques outside our store about Lewis and Clark who traveled through this area over 200 years ago.
Recreation
Ponderosa Snow Warriors
Sucker Creek Road, Lincoln, MT, 59639
406.362.4140
Mail: PO Box 955, Lincoln, MT, 59639
With a system offering over 500 miles of trails and play areas, the Ponderosa Snow Warriors are located in one of Montana's premier snowmobiling destinations. Through a wide variety of year round activities, we continuously promote this growing family recreational sport.