Overview
Sun River is a village in central Montana near Great Falls. It is named for the nearby Sun River. About 100 people lived there in 2020.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Missoula)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GTF Great Falls International Airport, Great Falls — 17 mi away. Directions
- HLN Helena Regional Airport, Helena — 65 mi away. Directions
- GEG Spokane International Airport, Spokane — 271 mi away (major hub). Directions
Sun River is near the junction of U.S. Highway 89 (US-89) and State Highway 200 (MT-200).
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Get in
Sun River is near the junction of U.S. Highway 89 (US-89) and State Highway 200 (MT-200).
Get around
As a small town, there is no public transportation.
When adventuring outside of town, be sure you plan for fuel and download maps. Wide open country is great to explore, just don't expect to always have service and amenities.
Do
Flyfishing on the Sun River is popular.
Sleep
Stay The Ramble Inn
Nearby
Great Falls
City / town · 43 listings · 20 mi away
Choteau
City / town · 14 listings · 29 mi away
Wolf Creek
City / town · 9 listings · 40 mi away
Belt
City / town · 9 listings · 41 mi away
Helena
City / town · 41 listings · 67 mi away
Shelby
City / town · 7 listings · 68 mi away
White Sulphur Springs
City / town · 11 listings · 78 mi away
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