Olney

Olney is a quiet, forested community tucked between Whitefish and Eureka, where dense timber, open meadows and mountain backdrops create a distinctly remote Northern Rockies setting. Surrounded by Flathead National Forest and Stillwater State Forest, the area is composed of long stretches of winding road, thick conifer stands and minimal development.

Outdoor recreation shapes much of the region’s visual identity. Lower Stillwater Lake and Upper Stillwater Lake provide calm water settings framed by forested shorelines, while nearby trails and campgrounds offer easy access to rugged backcountry terrain. In winter, the area becomes a base for Nordic skiing, dog sledding and backcountry skiing, adding movement and seasonal atmosphere to the landscape.

Olney also carries historic Forest Service character. Stillwater State Forest—Montana’s first state forest—is headquartered here, and the nearby Stillwater Ranger Station includes original structures dating back to the 1920s. These rustic administrative buildings remain set among dense timber, gravel roads and quiet stretches of undeveloped forest.

Visitor + Business Information

Whitefish Chamber of Commerce

Government

Flathead County

Fire + Safety

Hospitals

Logan Health Whitefish – 20 miles from Olney
Logan Health Medical Center Kalispell – 30 miles from Olney

Transportation

Glacier Park International Airport – 30 miles from Olney, offering nonstop flights to 18 major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles
Amtrak – 18 miles from Olney

Population

158 (2024)

Elevation

3,199’

Climate

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High	29	35	44	55	65	72	81	80	69	54	37	27
Average Low	13	13	21	27	34	41	44	42	34	27	21	13

Public Lands

Accommodations

The nearby community of Whitefish offers a large number and wide array of accommodations, including bed and breakfasts, chalets, hotels, motels, lodges, resorts, vacation homes and RV parks. Click here for options.