Alberton

Alberton unfolds along a dramatic stretch of the Clark Fork River, about 30 minutes west of Missoula. The landscape here shifts from tranquil eddies to adrenaline-class whitewater, with the Alberton Gorge serving as a cinematic corridor of cliffs, rapids and layered rock walls.

Three steel-span river crossings—Elizabeth Lane Bridge, Cyr Bridge and Alberton Gorge Bridge—offer elevated angles over the river, and a steel truss bridge, known locally as the Natural Pier Bridge, adds industrial geometry to the otherwise organic setting.

The town’s historic nature holds its own visual charm. Structures like the Montana Valley Book Store and Sportsman’s “Sporty’s” Bar reflect Alberton’s quiet, small-town character, while the River Edge Resort and Steakhouse offers lodge-style interiors and riverside views. The Alberton Railroad Museum preserves early 20th-century stories in a compact, walkable setting. Just outside town, Alberton Orchard adds to the scenery with log cabins, roaming bison and Highland cattle set against sweeping views.

Climate

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High	33	40	49	58	68	76	88	87	74	58	42	32
Average Low	18	21	26	31	38	45	49	47	39	32	25	18

Public Lands

• Bureau of Land Management, Missoula Field Office
• Lolo National Forest Supervisor’s Office
• Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC)
• Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 1 Headquarters
• Ninemile Ranger Station

Accommodations

Nearby Missoula offers a large number and wide array of accommodations, including bed-and-breakfasts, hotels, motels, vacation homes and RV parks. Click Click here for options.