Most Remote Places in Montana

These places have been untouched by the modern world.

Secluded Spots in Montana

If you want to be alone, Montana is the perfect place.

Montana is the Last Best Place for a reason. Folks who live here or visit on vacation come to Big Sky Country to escape the crowds and traffic to enjoy the simpler things in life.

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A vacation in Montana can help folks connect with nature and the beauty of our state.

What if you wanted to escape in Montana? Avoid the tourists, cities, and civilization.

The good news is you can do that in Montana. The bad news is you will have to take some time to get into these locations.

Montana has several remote locations that hikers, campers, and nature enthusiasts love to enjoy.

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How remote are these spots? You won't have another living person around you for miles.

Montana Has Three Of The Most Remote Locations in the Continental United States

Going to one of these places is the definition of an escape.

The YouTube channel Topo Traveler put together a list of The Most Remote Locations in the Lower 48. Montana had two locations in the Top 10.

#9 on the list is the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The Bob Marshall Wilderness is an area that sits between two mountain ranges in Western Montana. This area is only accessibleby horseback or hiking. There are many natural wonders in this area that have been untouched by modern man.

#4 on the list is the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, which encompasses parts of Idaho and Montana. This protected wilderness area is the third largest outside of Alaska and is home to one of the largest elk herds in North America.

Several national forests are a part of this space.

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There are two critical things you must know about these spaces.

If you decide to travel into these areas, you will be hundreds of miles away from any stores, healthcare, and civilization.

You should make contingency plans so your loved ones know you are safe and keep a GPS locator on you. It's just a tip.

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