Gold, silver and lead mining operations existed in the nearby Castle Mountains. The remains of old abandoned mining camps are scattered throughout the area.
The area around White Sulphur Springs reminds most Montanans of the way Montana used to be. The community of approximately 1,000 +/- people are some of the few lucky ones to live in an area surrounded by fantastic recreation opportunities and to live in a quiet peaceful area, buffered from the hustle and bustle by the Big Belt Mountains, the Little Belt Mountains, and the Castle Mountains. Quality of life does not get any greater than right here.
White Sulphur Springs has some of the most diverse recreational opportunities in the State, mostly within 30 miles. The City boasts a new nine hole golf course, located on the south side of town; and mineral baths and swimming facilities with water similar to the famous Baden-Baden, Germany, which are maintained and operated by the Spa Motel. Located 28 miles northeast, Showdown Ski Resort, and the King's Hill area has 34 alpine ski runs. The 18 kilometer Silvercrest Cross Country Ski Area and 120 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. The famous Castle Mountain elk herd, mile and whitetail deer, mountain lion, bear, antelope, and many species of gamebirds in over 500,000 acres of National Forest provide excellent hunting. Fishing and boating opportunities include flyfishing on blue-ribbon trout streams, lake and ice fishing on reservoirs, and water sports on Newlan Creek Reservoir and Canyon Ferry Lake (40 minutes away). The Labor Day Rodeo, Castle Ghost Town and Fort Logan are other sight-seeing opportunities.
White Sulphur Springs, is a small friendly ranching community and provides all necessary services to the area such as banking, post office, medical services, restaurants, and grocery stores. There is one high school an done elementary school in While Sulphur; and two rural elementary schools that serve outlying areas. Family and community involvement are top priorities for residents of White Sulphur Springs and the outlying areas. Folks come from all over for July 4th celebrations, rodeos, sports events, etc... The airport in White Sulphur can accommodate most prop aircraft and small jets. Commercial air service is available approximately 2 hours away in either Great Falls, Bozeman, or Helena.
White Sulphur Springs, Montana is located at the junction of U.S. Highway 89 and U. S. Highway 12, in the scenic Smith River Valley; about halfway between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park. Elevation at White Sulphur Springs is 5,180 feet.
The Smith River is one of the country's premier trout streams. A Smith River Canyon float trip is an unforgettable experience. Hunting for deer, elk, bear, antelope, and mountain lion make this area a prime attraction for the hunter. The White Sulphur Springs area has over half a million acres of public land for hiking and exploring. Numerous trails can take you back into remote areas where the scenery is spectacular and unspoiled. (source: Chamber of Commerce).
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