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
Hi-Country Trading Post/High Country Snack Foods, Inc.
1 Lincoln Gulch Road, Lincoln, MT, 59639
1-800-433-3916
Mail: PO Box 159
E-mail: jjj@hicountrymail.com
Website: http://www.hicountry.com
Lambkins Restaurant and 7Up Supper Club
460 Main Street, Lincoln, MT, 59639
406-362-4271
Mail: PO Box 163
E-mail: lauran@linctel.net
Leepers Ponderosa Motel
110 1st Avenue, Lincoln, MT, 59639
406-362-4333
Mail: PO Box 247, Lincoln, MT, 59639
E-mail: leepersmotel@linctel.net
Lincoln Senior Center
801 Main Street, Lincoln, MT, 59639
406-362-4504
Mail: PO 56 Box
Website: http://www.rmdc.net
Lincoln Valley Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln, MT, 59639
406-362-4949
Mail: PO Box 985
Website: http://www.lincolnmontana.com
Ponderosa Snow Warriors
Sucker Creek Road, Lincoln, MT, 59639
406.362.4140
Mail: PO Box 955, Lincoln, MT, 59639
Sportsman Motel
418 Main Street, Lincoln, MT, 59639
406-362-4481
Mail: PO Box 7, Lincoln, MT 59639
Spring Creek RV Park
2080 Highway 200 West, Lincoln, MT, 59639
406.362.4140
Mail: PO Box 788, Lincoln, MT, 59639
E-mail: mjparis@linctel.net
Three Bears Motel
203 Main Street, Lincoln, MT, 59639
406-362-4355
Mail: PO Box 789, Lincoln, MT, 59639
Wheel Inn
123 Main Street, Lincoln, MT, 59639
406.362.9261
Mail: PO Box 144, Lincoln, MT, 59639
Wilderness Bar and Scapegoat Eatery
511 Main Street, Lincoln, MT, 59639
406-362-9200
Mail: PO Box 1135, Lincoln, MT 59639