Overview

Silver Gate is a small Montana town with a lot of rustic charm. It’s closeness to the Beartooth Mountains, Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, and Yellowstone National Park gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy plenty of outdoor recreation. The authentic log cabins that line the streets make perfect accommodations for visitors wishing to enjoy a genuine Montana vacation.

Location

Silver Gate is situated in the Lamar Valley along the Beartooth Mountains of southcentral Montana. This area is the junction of Yellowstone National Park and several National Forests.

Lodging and Services

Silver Gate’s lodging options include cabins, B&Bs, and lodges. Most accommodations here offer a rustic feel, making Silver Gate the perfect hub for a true Montana vacation. Hungry? Dining opportunities here are limited to a few cafes. For further dining services or lodging accommodations, visit Cooke City, located just 3 miles east. Visitors with children may also enjoy the Silver Gate Park, which offers a seesaw, swing set, and monkey bars.

Activities

Because of its location in the center of Montana’s breathtaking wilderness, Silver Gate offers numerous recreational opportunities.

In the summer months, visitors can spend their time hiking, camping, fishing, or driving one of the many scenic byways in the area. Visitors also enjoy the amazing wildlife viewing opportunities of the area.

During the winter, sportsman may journey the numerous trails of the area by snowshoe or cross-country skis. The Silver Gate/Cooke City area is also well known for their phenomenal snowmobiling—with lots of trails and lots of snow.

Attractions

Silver Gate is just minutes away from Yellowstone National Park’s Northeast Entrance. Yellowstone National Park offers some of the most amazing sights in the country, including geothermal geysers, majestic wildlife and cascading waterfalls. Other area attractions include the Beartooth Scenic Highway and Chief Joseph Scenic Byway, both of which offer amazing vistas and natural features.

Getting Here

The drive to Silver Gate from Red Lodge is among the most beautiful. Visitors access Silver Gate by driving south along the Beartooth Scenic Highway via US Highway 212. This route is closed during the winter and the only access is through the Yellowstone National Park via the North Entrance.