Travel Advisory
in Central Montana
Central Montana has inspiring road trips and an abundance of activities for your family. The region should be your vacation destination. Historic battlefields, road trips, and family activities await you in Central Montana!
Recreate Responsibly in Central Montana
The local and county health guidelines take precedence to the statewide regulations so please visit your county health links for current information. For more information on the Governor's COVID task force, visit the Montana State site here.
Our wide-open spaces, big Montana sky and fresh air are ready for you in Central Montana.
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Know Before You Go
Before arriving, check the status of the place you'd like to visit. It's good to have a backup plan if your destination is closed or crowded. Consider adjusting the time of day you plan to explore. By arriving early, you may experience shorter lines and reduced crowds for a more enjoyable experience!
Practice Physical Distancing
Indoors or outdoors, be prepared to encounter others with different social distancing comfort levels. If you can, give other people as much space as possible. On trails, move over to let stock (horses and mules) pass, yield to other hikers and be respectful of other users. If you know you'll be in an area with other people, have a mask at the ready. Keep your group small and if you are sick (have a cough, cold, fever, etc.) or have been in contact with individuals who have been sick, stay home and plan to visit when you're well.
Plan Ahead
Check our local regulations for the latest safety measures. Facilities might be closed, so consider packing a lunch and bring essentials like extra water, food/snacks, bug spray and a first aid kit. In Montana, both weather and terrain can change quickly. We recommend packing clothing layers to add or remove as weather changes.
Build an Inclusive Outdoors
Do your part to help make our outdoor spaces safe and welcoming for all identities and abilities.
Play It Safe
Have fun, but know your limits. Take it slow and choose lower-risk activities to reduce the strain on search and rescue operations and health care resources. Remember that Montana is home to bears, mountain goats, mountain lions, elk, deer and more. If you plan to spend time outside, be prepared to have an encounter with our abundant wildlife. Give wildlife their space, do not approach them and do not feed them. If you plan to hike, be sure to go with a friend, make noise on the trail (talking or clapping), carry bear spray and know how to use it.
Explore Locally
Our area is full of local parks, trails and public spaces. Enjoy them while being mindful of your impact on the surrounding communities. Check in with local Chambers or Visitor Information Centers to pick up travel guides and maps, as well as get suggestions for things to do, places to go and insider tips.
Leave No Trace
Pack your garbage out with you and clean up properly. When recreating on public lands, be sure to take care of them by staying on trails. If you plan to camp while you're here, be sure to do so in an existing campsite or pick a site where vegetation is absent. It's important to respect public lands and waters, as well as Native and local communities.
Ready to explore Central Montana? Let this video provide you with inspiration for your trip!
Glacier National Park Vehicle Reservation
For the summer of 2024, the Going-to-the-Sun Road and Many Glacier will be requiring vehicle reservations during peak times. Find out specifics at Glacier National Park Vehicle Reservations.
Renting a Car in Montana
As you plan your Montana vacation, be sure to make your rental car reservation at the same time you make flight arrangements. To ensure you have the most up to date rental information, we recommend calling the rental car agency’s local number rather than relying on their websites.
Yellowstone National Park Road Conditions
For up-to-date road conditions and road construction in Yellowstone National Park, click here.
Relevant Resources:
- Bear Paw Battlefield
- Bureau of Land Management Lewistown Filed Office
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Travel Alerts
- Glacier National Park
- Helena–Lewis & Clark National Forest
- Montana Coronavirus Task Force
- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
- Montana State Parks
- Yellowstone National Park
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