White Sulphur Springs, Montana
White Sulphur Springs was named after the white deposits that were left by the hot water
that bubbles up in the city's public park, (just off Highway 12). The
water smells only faintly of sulphur. The water heats the town bank, and
the flow has been tapped for the Hot Spring Motel.
The hot springs have been frequented by Indians for many years. Crow Chief Plenty Coups
recalled pilgrimages by warriors to the medicinal mud baths. In 1886 James
Brewer stumbled onto the area as the stagecoaches rumbled through the
Carroll Trail. Brewer developed the hot springs for a stage stop.
White Sulphur Springs is located near the Smith River Canyon, a premier scenic and
fishing river float at an elevation of 5,100 feet.
Visit the Castle, a prominent landmark on the hilltop overlooking the town. The gray stone
chateau-style structure, furnished with antiques, was built in 1892 by
Bryon Roger Sherman, and is now the home of the Meagher County Museum. The
Victorian landmark is made of hand-cut granite blocks hauled by oxen from
the nearby Castle Mountains. The museum is complete with period furniture,
mineral samples, clothing and artifacts from the region’s past.
For winter recreation, visit the Showdown Ski area, located 25 miles north of White
Sulphur Springs in Neihart.
Relaxed and uncrowded, Showdown is a friendly, down-home ski area. Showdown offers
1,400 vertical feet of tree-lined trails and open slopes. The area
receives an average snowfall of 25 feet and is served by a triple chair
and double chair, poma lift and rope tow. The lifts accommodate 3,200
skiers per hour on the 34 slopes. Facilities on the mountain include a
cafeteria, ski school, saloon, mountaintop deli, rental and pro shop.
CAMPGROUND ACCOMMODATIONS IN WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
Conestoga Campground: Conestoga Campground is located 4 blocks from National Scenic Byway U.S. Highway 89, the shortest route between Glacier and Yellowstone National parks. Our park is nestled in the heart of wonderful recreation and scenic opportunities in the Big Belt and Little Belt mountains. The sunsets are breath taking as the light dances across the mountains peaks. The view of Mount Edith in the Big Belt Mountains is spectacular. To the south are the Bridger`s, north are the Little Belts, and on the east are the Castle Mountains. Our facility includes: Big Rig friendly, Free WIFI, pull thru sites, full hook-up, 30amp and 50 amp service, clean restroom facilities, pond, horseshoes, playground, volleyball, clubhouse, TV lounge, laundry.
Offsite recreation: Arrowhead Meadows golf course, Hot mineral pool at The Spa, The Castle Museum,
hiking, fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, movie theater, restaurants, Historical sights and Museums.
Conestoga Campground
PO BOX 869, 815 8th Ave SW
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
Phone: 406-547-3890
Local: 406-547-3890
Email: rv@ccmemberships.com
Website: http://www.ccmemberships.com
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