8 days in Three Forks Itinerary

Three Forks is a city in Gallatin County, Montana, United States and is located within the watershed valley system of both the Missouri and Mississippi rivers drainage basins — and is historically considered the birthplace or start of the Missouri River. Missouri Headwaters State Park has been added to your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Three Forks side-trips: FishTales Outfitting (in Sheridan), Virginia City (Boothill Cemetery, Virginia City National Historic Landmark, &more) and Madison River (in Yellowstone National Park). And it doesn't end there: immerse yourself in nature at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, take an in-depth tour of Headwaters Heritage Museum, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Madison River Brewing, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Willies Distillery.

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In July, daytime highs in Three Forks are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 50°F.