Introduction
Hello, Neighbor!
Welcome to Montana's Yellowstone Country, where rivers still run wild, neighbors know your name and living well means living with the land.
This guide was created by longtime residents, scientists, conservationists and planners who care deeply about this region. Inside, you'll find what every new neighbor should know — not just how to live here, but how to live well here.
Living here offers deep rewards — a connection to nature, a strong community and a slower, more intentional pace. But it also comes with its challenges. Rural roads, long winters and limited emergency services are part of the landscape.
The Lay of the Land
Montana's Yellowstone Country spans Gallatin, Park, Sweet Grass, Stillwater and Carbon counties — five distinct landscapes that form the northern gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Together, they're part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: 22 million acres of interconnected state, federal, tribal and private lands.
22 Million Acres
Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
5 Counties
Gallatin, Park, Sweet Grass, Stillwater and Carbon
3 Wildlife Refuges
Protected habitat across the region
5 National Forests
Public lands surrounding gateway communities
County