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Framed by the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness and the Custer Gallatin and Shoshone national forests, this Stillwater River community is a key stop on the Absarokee Loop Scenic Drive — the road less traveled through some of the most beautiful country in Montana.
Outdoor recreation is a way of life here. The Stillwater River Trail to Sioux Charley Lake is a year-round local favorite, tracing a dramatic canyon carved by rushing water — ideal for hikers, anglers and wildlife watchers. The short hike to Woodbine Falls rewards visitors with one of MOntana’s most stunning waterfalls, cascading more than 200 feet through a rocky gorge. Hunters in the area pursue deer, elk and bighorn sheep, while anglers return for the area's legendary trout fishing. The Nye Trading Post, with its “convenience at the end of the road” motto, offers a little of everything and a lot of local knowledge — especially about where the fish are biting.
Nye is home to the only platinum/palladium mine in North America, a modern link to the area’s mining past. A few miles down the road in Fishtail, the unexpected and extraordinary Tippet Rise Art Center blends monumental sculptures, live classical music and bold architecture with the beauty of the land — a surprising cultural stop in the heart of Montana wilderness.
Wrap up your day with a burger and a beer at Carter’s Camp Pub, a casual hangout with strong local ties and unbeatable post-hike stories.
From guided horseback rides and whitewater rafting to stargazing and swimming, Nye offers a front-row seat to Montana’s wild nature. For an immersive getaway to this quiet area, book the River Cabin at Falcon’s Ledge.
The community of Nye gathers for Nye Goes Nuts each summer in July with live music, food, a cornhole tournament, a climbing wall, and The One and Only Chicken Race. Come winter, the Nye Gets Lit event in early December brings comfort food and live entertainment.
