Gem Moutnain – (406) 859-4367
Pan for your own Montana sapphires! This is a great day for the entire family. The mine is open from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily from Labor day until late September.
In addition, Gem Mountain’s “in-town” store is open year round. You will find sapphires, rings, earings, necklaces, mining supplies (such as pans and gravel).
US Forest Service Ranger Station – Philipsburg, MT – (406) 859.3211
An excellent resource for maps, hiking areas, fishing information, off-road trails/roads, campfire restrictions, streams, lakes, plants, and so much more.
Backpacker Magazine Article
Granite Ghost Town – The remnants of this once thriving 1890′s silver boom town bear stark witness to Montana’s boom-and-bust mining history. Montana State Parks preserves the Granite Mine Superintendent’s House and ruins of the old Miners’ Un;ion Hall, which have been included in the Historic American Buildings Survey. This remote mining camp calls for a camera. The road from Philipsburg to Granite gains 1,2080 fett in elevation. The road is narrow, steep and winding. Be prepared to pull over for oncoming traffic (traffic is a relative term…you may encounter “a” car). A vehicle with good clearance is recommended. From the flashing light/stop sign in the middle of Philipsburg, turn right. Just past the railroad trestle, turn left. Follow this gravel road for approximately a mile, then turn right at the sign marking the way. Granite is approximately four miles from Philipsburg. For more information call (406) 542-5500.
Fly Fishing – If you need flies that work in the local waters, call fly fishing expert, Chuck “The Fly Guy” (406) 360-4049. Excellent fly fishing on Flint Creek, Rock Creek and many more…
Georgetown Lake – Boating, fishing, and windsurfing. High alpine lake just 15 minutes south of Philipsbureg.