
Description
A 2000 sq ft Vacation Home in Fort Smith Montana. Just a half of mile away from the World Famous Bighorn River and minutes away from Bighorn Canyon National Recreational Area and Bighorn Lake. This home is 4 bedroom with two beds each and 4 full bathrooms attached. It sits on a large lot for plenty of room to add on a garage and boat house for all your toy's. The home comes fully furnished right down to the pots and pans, just move in. If you are a fisherman the River has Rainbow and Brown Trout. The browns can be up to 18-20'' plus. If you are a lake fisherman the lake offers a good population of Walleye, Small mouth Bass, Crappie and Lake Trout. If you are a Hunter the area has some of the best upland bird and waterfowl hunting in the State.So if you are an outdoor enthusiast looking for a great getaway in Montana, This is a must see property at a very affordable price. Local Area Fort Smith, Montana was established on August 12, 1866, as a haven for those traveling on the Bozeman Trail from attacks by the Sioux Indians. The nearby site to the present-day town of Fort Smith allows for recounted historical stories and an area rich with antiquity. Nearby also is the Bighorn Lake that extends approximately 60 miles through Wyoming and Montana. This area provides much of the recreational activities of boating, fishing, camping, and hiking. Area Attractions Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area Roam an area over 120,000 acres and enjoy the breathtaking views of this canyon and its many ecosystems. Get a good feel for the land with over 17 miles of hiking trails ranging from short wanderings to dramatic overlooks. Bighorn Lake fills the bottom of the canyon and offers boating, kayaking, and canoeing. There are boat tours offered throughout the summer months through Hidden Treasure Charters. For the avid anglers, fish Bighorn Lake for Walleye, Brown and Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Carp, Catfish, Ling, and Crappie. The Bighorn River is a blue-ribbon trout stream but is also home to 38 other species! Yellowtail Afterbay Reservoir The Yellowtail Dam provides flood control, irrigation and generates power. The water is then collected in the Afterbay Reservoir to preserve the constant flow of the Bighorn River. The Afterbay is 181 acres and is popular for anglers and boaters. Shoreline fishing is also a favorite activity. The main species sought after here is the Rainbow Trout. There are two campgrounds at the Afterbay and a boat launch. Hunting This vast acreage provides a wide array of hunting opportunities. Waterfowl, pheasants, ducks, geese, sand-hill cranes, turkey, and grouse are all game birds that you will find roaming your land. Enjoy hunting coyotes and other small varmints. Little Bighorn Battlefield This national monument is 15 miles southeast of Hardin and is famously where Custer took his last stand. Pompey's Pillar The Expedition of Lewis and Clark gives us a historical account of their journey through Montana, and at Pompey's Pillar, you can view William Clark's signature carved in stone. It is the only physical evidence left of the Expedition and will leave a lasting impression on you as well! Yellowtail Dam Standing at 525 feet high, the Yellowtail Dam backs up the Bighorn behind it for 71 miles creating space for other water sports such as water skiing and motorboating. The Dam provides a stunning view. Pictograph Cave State Park Come to contemplate the origins of humankind when they were prehistoric hunters. The three main caves, Pictograph, Middle, and Ghost, display hundreds of pictographs or rock paintings with the oldest rock art being over 2000 years old!
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4BEDS
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0.25ACRES
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4BATHS
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01/2 BATHS
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2,000SQFT
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$275$/SQFT
School Ratings & Info
Description
A 2000 sq ft Vacation Home in Fort Smith Montana. Just a half of mile away from the World Famous Bighorn River and minutes away from Bighorn Canyon National Recreational Area and Bighorn Lake. This home is 4 bedroom with two beds each and 4 full bathrooms attached. It sits on a large lot for plenty of room to add on a garage and boat house for all your toy's. The home comes fully furnished right down to the pots and pans, just move in. If you are a fisherman the River has Rainbow and Brown Trout. The browns can be up to 18-20'' plus. If you are a lake fisherman the lake offers a good population of Walleye, Small mouth Bass, Crappie and Lake Trout. If you are a Hunter the area has some of the best upland bird and waterfowl hunting in the State.So if you are an outdoor enthusiast looking for a great getaway in Montana, This is a must see property at a very affordable price. Local Area Fort Smith, Montana was established on August 12, 1866, as a haven for those traveling on the Bozeman Trail from attacks by the Sioux Indians. The nearby site to the present-day town of Fort Smith allows for recounted historical stories and an area rich with antiquity. Nearby also is the Bighorn Lake that extends approximately 60 miles through Wyoming and Montana. This area provides much of the recreational activities of boating, fishing, camping, and hiking. Area Attractions Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area Roam an area over 120,000 acres and enjoy the breathtaking views of this canyon and its many ecosystems. Get a good feel for the land with over 17 miles of hiking trails ranging from short wanderings to dramatic overlooks. Bighorn Lake fills the bottom of the canyon and offers boating, kayaking, and canoeing. There are boat tours offered throughout the summer months through Hidden Treasure Charters. For the avid anglers, fish Bighorn Lake for Walleye, Brown and Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Carp, Catfish, Ling, and Crappie. The Bighorn River is a blue-ribbon trout stream but is also home to 38 other species! Yellowtail Afterbay Reservoir The Yellowtail Dam provides flood control, irrigation and generates power. The water is then collected in the Afterbay Reservoir to preserve the constant flow of the Bighorn River. The Afterbay is 181 acres and is popular for anglers and boaters. Shoreline fishing is also a favorite activity. The main species sought after here is the Rainbow Trout. There are two campgrounds at the Afterbay and a boat launch. Hunting This vast acreage provides a wide array of hunting opportunities. Waterfowl, pheasants, ducks, geese, sand-hill cranes, turkey, and grouse are all game birds that you will find roaming your land. Enjoy hunting coyotes and other small varmints. Little Bighorn Battlefield This national monument is 15 miles southeast of Hardin and is famously where Custer took his last stand. Pompey's Pillar The Expedition of Lewis and Clark gives us a historical account of their journey through Montana, and at Pompey's Pillar, you can view William Clark's signature carved in stone. It is the only physical evidence left of the Expedition and will leave a lasting impression on you as well! Yellowtail Dam Standing at 525 feet high, the Yellowtail Dam backs up the Bighorn behind it for 71 miles creating space for other water sports such as water skiing and motorboating. The Dam provides a stunning view. Pictograph Cave State Park Come to contemplate the origins of humankind when they were prehistoric hunters. The three main caves, Pictograph, Middle, and Ghost, display hundreds of pictographs or rock paintings with the oldest rock art being over 2000 years old!
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