Communities: Ovando

That's Ovando. Not Or-vando. Not Orlando. Just Ovando.

With only a population of 50 residents, Ovando has more scenery per capita than any other small town in Montana and is remotely situated on Highway 200, 28 miles west of Lincoln, 51 miles east of Missoula, 114 miles west of Great Falls and 88 miles away from Helena.

Surrounded by hundreds of thousands of acres of open ranch country, Ovando is the perfect scenic blend of old and new. One hundred year old buildings are nestled on the beautiful valley floor with the Swan and Garnet mountains rising from its edges. Just by strolling the streets, you will walk through a piece of Montana history and culture.

Ovando is full of recreational possibilities and dreams. It is the southern entry to the Bob Marshall and Scapegoat Wilderness and home to the fabled Blackfoot River and its tributaries. Ovando is the perfect remote spot to spend an hour, a day, a weekend or a week.

Come visit Ovando anytime of year. During the summer, folks enjoy some of the best fishing in the state, camping along brooks, rivers and lakes, horseback riding and hiking into the mountains and wilderness. Winter snowmobiling on hundreds of miles of groomed trails, cross country skiing on gentle slopes and snow shoeing through rugged terrain are favored winter recreation sports. The turning of the deciduous larches accompanies spring along with the glorious views of wild flowers and the greening of the valley from its ranch land pastures. And of course, fall brings its own spectrum of colors and beautiful warm days.

Ovando has a delightful array of accommodations for the traveler…inns, homesteads, guest ranches, restaurants, gift shops, and a general store to fulfill all your recreational needs. You can explore on your own or hire one of the many guides available. Don't miss Ovando - the little jewel in the heart of the Treasure State.

The following businesses welcome you to Ovando

Krutar Homestead House

77 Homestead Lane, Ovando, MT, 59854
406-793-5607
Mail: 77 Homestead Lane
E-mail: info@khomestead.com
Website: http://www.khomestead.com

The Stray Bullet

403 Main Street, Ovando, MT, 59854
406-793-4030
Mail: PO Box 108, Ovando, MT, 59854
E-mail: frey@blackfoot.net
Website: http://www.ovando.net

WTR Outfitters, LLC

380 Outfitter Lane, Ovando, MT, 59854
406-793-5666
Mail: 380 Outfitter Lane
E-mail: info@wtroutfitters.com
Website: http://www.wtroutfitters.com