Hamilton Parks & Gardens

Painted Rocks is a 293-acre recreational area offering boating and water sport activities. This State Park also offers camping facilities.

Bitterroot Forest encompasses 1.6 million acres of land in west central Montana and east central Idaho. A visit to the forest might entail viewing a variety of wildlife including deer, elk, mountain lions and black bears. Recreational activities within the forest include hiking on more than 1,600 miles of trails, camping in one of the 18 campgrounds or kayaking.

At the Savenac Nursery, visitors can learn the story of how millions of trees changed the future of the national forests. Established in 1907, Savenac was once one of the largest U.S. Forest Service tree nurseries in the United States, producing 12 million seedlings annually to reforest national forests throughout the country. Although the nursery is no longer used to produce seedlings, the site remains intact and retains its original flavor. It was designated a National Historic Site in July 2000. Interpretive trails and signs relate the tale for visitors to enjoy.

Encompassing 2,333 acres, the Calf Creek Wildlife Management Area offers a variety of outdoor activities including hunting, bicycling, bird watching and wildlife viewing. The park is located eight miles east of Hamilton.