Situated in the scenic Boulder River valley, just “over the ridge” from Yellowstone National Park, Camp on the Boulder is a popular location for retreats, reunions and conferences for large and small groups. An area so beautiful Hollywood visited, the movies “Horse Whisperer” and “A River Runs Through It” were filmed in the river valley close to the camp. Nestled in the Absarokee Mountains, it is adjacent to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. While you are here, why not check out some of the attractions around the area.
Attractions in the valley include:
- Natural Bridge and Falls State Park
- Independence ghost town (reached with 4×4 or by hiking)
- Native American Indian Caves (with pictographs)
- Fishing the Boulder River
- Hiking in the Gallatin National Forest
Local attractions within 1 hour include:
- McLeod
- Big Timber
- Crazy Mountains
- The Grand Hotel (registered historical landmark)
- Crazy Mountain Museum
- Prairie Dog Town State Park
- Big Timber Water Slide
- Big Timber Swimming Pool
- Big Timber Tennis Courts
- City Lanes Bowling
- Overland Golf Course
- Yellowstone Fish Hatchery
- Big Timber Movie Theater
Nearby Attractions within 2-3 hours include:
- Yellowstone National Park
- Wolf and Grizzly Discovery Center
- Chico Hot Springs
- Livingston (historic shops and cafes, railroad depot)
- Federation of Fly Fishers & Fly Fishing Discovery Center
- Paradise Valley
- Gardiner (original entrance to Yellowstone N. P.)
- Raft and kayak trips on the Yellowstone River
- Bozeman
- Museum of the Rockies
- Billings
- Red Lodge (historic district)
- Beartooth Highway (one of the most scenic in the country)
- Cooke City (old West atmosphere)
- Virginia City (ghost town)
- Norris Hot Springs
You’ll also find within 2-3 hours:
- Many restaurants
- Movie theaters
- Shopping
- Scenic tours
- Art galleries
- Bowling
- Festivals
- Rodeos
- Wildlife viewing (possible sightings of elk, moose, black bear, grizzly bear, and wolf, among others)
