Hill County, Montana
Land Area (sq mi): 2,899
Est. Population: 16,434
Persons/sq mi: 5.7
Hill County was named after entrepreneur James Hill who brought the railroad through the northern area of the county. Havre, the county seat, became a major railroad service center. Freight and passenger rail service are still an integral part of Havre’s economy along with agriculture. The county borders Canada to the north. Two border crossings, one entering Alberta, one entering Saskatchewan, make travel to the area convenient. US Hwy 2, US Hwy 87 and Amtrak also bring travelers to the area.
Communities
in Hill County
Headed to Hill County, Montana? Get to know the communities found in the county! When planning a trip across Central Montana, remember that not all of our communities offer full services and you won't always have cell service.
Hill County’s terrain is a combination of rolling plains and the Bear Paw Mountains, an island range in the southern part of the county. The Milk River enters Hill County from Alberta. An earth-filled dam on the Milk River creates Fresno Reservoir which is used for irrigation and recreation.
Recreation areas in the county include Beaver Creek County Park south of Havre, Fresno Reservoir between Havre and Kremlin, and Bear Paw Ski Bowl on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation. The county has prime fishing and upland game bird hunting habitat.
Attractions
in Hill County
While visiting Hill County you may be wondering what to do in the area beyond enjoying Central Montana's incredible wide-open spaces and outdoor recreation. Here are some of the can't miss attractions in Hill County!
Events
in Hill County
The charming communities found throughout Montana's Hill County cannot wait to welcome you to some of their favorite annual events. While there's so much to see and do in Central Montana, this is a quick hit list of Hill County's annual events.
