Florence
Set between the Sapphire and Bitterroot mountains, Florence is framed by sweeping valley views and dramatic peaks, including Lolo and Sweeney. The surrounding landscape blends rolling ranchlands with forested foothills, offering striking morning and late-day light that shifts across the terrain.
Florence offers easy access to hiking and OHV trails in the Bitterroot Valley with stunning valley vistas. The Bitterroot River meanders nearby, where the Chief Looking Glass Fishing Access Site delivers a quiet, riverside setting.
Florence’s local touch includes Glen’s Café—featured in the TV series “Yellowstone”—and quiet streets that carry an unhurried rhythm.
Visitor + Business Information
Government
Fire + Safety
Hospitals
- Community Medical Center – 18 miles from Florence
- Providence St. Patrick Hospital – 20 miles from Florence
Transportation
- Missoula Montana Airport – 23.5 miles from Florence, offering nonstop flights to major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles
- Parcel Six Ranch Airport
Population
1,046 (2022)
Elevation
3,265’
Climate
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
Average High | 35 | 41 | 51 | 60 | 69 | 77 | 86 | 85 | 74 | 60 | 44 | 34 |
Average Low | 18 | 21 | 26 | 31 | 38 | 45 | 49 | 47 | 39 | 31 | 24 | 17 |
Public Lands
- Bureau of Land Management, Missoula Field Office
- Bitterroot National Forest
- Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC)
- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 2 Headquarters
Accommodations
Nearby Missoula offers a large number and wide array of accommodations, including bed-and-breakfasts, hotels, motels, vacation homes and RV parks. Click here for options.
