What to do in Winnett, Montana?

Other than enjoy the peace and quiet of the least populous county in Montana? Well I promise you, we are rarely bored. Most folks here love the outdoors, getting together with neighbors, arts, sports, and more. Here's a few ideas of what WE would do within an hour-ish from Winnett:

  • Take the Historic Walking Tour!
  • Camp and Fish (or icefish!) at Crooked Creek Marina, Ft. Peck Lake
  • Grab a coffee or ice cream at the Punchy Paint on Main Street
  • Visit the history displays about Petroleum County at the Petroleum County Community Center
  • Hit up the summer Farmer's Market
  • Swim, Boat, Fish, or Paddleboard at Lake Petrolia (funny name, great spot.)
  • Grab a burger, some stories, and a homemade slice of pie at the Winnett Bar and Grill
  • Listen to a Jam Session here in Winnett or in neighboring Grass Range.
  • Attend a seminar, workout class, or craft workshop at the PCCC
  • Swim (or learn to swim) at the Winnett Public Pool.
  • Go to a summer streetdance or festival
  • Try your hand at pool and feed the jukebox at the Winnett Bar
  • Take a scenic drive to the Missouri Breaks or along the Musselshell River
  • Learn about the Lewis & Clark Trail (we're on it!)
  • Have a picnic in the park, or while hiking on public lands.
  • Learn about our history and check out our historic Old West buildings.
  • Go biking. Motor or people powered!
  • Cheer for the Winnett Rams at a Basketball game
  • Stargaze (pretty much anywhere you can pull over safely and look up!)
  • Birdwatch at Warhorse National Wildlife Refuge
  • Hunt for a monster elk in the Missouri River Breaks
  • Go on a coyote or prairie dog hunt
  • Listen to a Sunday sermon at any of our 4 local churches

Visit our Neighbors:
  • Try the waffles and BBQ at James Beard Award Finalist Backporch BBQ in Roundup, MT
  • Eat frybread and ride the rides at the Central Montana Summer Fair in Lewistown
  • Go watch the elk bugle and fight at Slippery Ann in the CMR.
  • Choose from 6 local rodeos throughout the summer
  • Try the beers at Big Spring Brewing in Lewistown.
Elk in Winnett Montana
Elk Viewing at Slippery Ann