Hamilton

Hamilton, Montana, anchors the Bitterroot Valley, serving as the valley's largest community and business center. This well-rounded town is situated between the rolling Sapphire Mountains and the peaks of the jagged Bitterroot Range along the gorgeous Bitterroot River, and boasts a moderate year-round climate that has earned it a reputation as the “Banana Belt of Montana.” Hamilton includes ease of access to state and federal public lands like Blodgett Canyon, Trapper Peak, and multiple fishing access sites, and local attractions include the Daly Mansion and an idyllic downtown center. You’ll also find local breweries, apple orchards, the Ravalli Country Fairgrounds, lumber mills, and Montana Studios—a multipurpose interior space for stages and special events.

Visitor + Business Information

Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce

Government

Fire + Safety

Hospitals

Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital

Transportation

Missoula Montana Airport – 50 miles from Hamilton, offering nonstop flights to major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles
Ravalli County Airport

Population

4,723 (2019)

Elevation

3,570’

Climate

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High	36	42	50	59	67	75	85	84	73	59	44	35
Average Low	18	21	26	32	39	46	50	48	41	32	24	18

Public Lands

Accommodations

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