Why visit Big Sky
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 21 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Big Sky Resort, Moonlight Basin, Crail Ranch Buildings and Madison Base.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; January lows average 8°F.
Weather in Big Sky
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Big Sky
Big Sky is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Gallatin and Madison counties in southwestern Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 3,591, up from 2,308 in 2010. It is 45 miles (72 km) by road southwest of Bozeman. The primary industry of the area is tourism.
From the Wikipedia article Big Sky, Montana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do21
Big Sky Resort
Ski area · 5.0 mi
Ski resort in Montana, United States
Yellowstone Club
Ski area · 6.1 mi
Private club and resort in Montana
9 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks3
Crail Ranch Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Ranch in Gallatin County, Montana
Madison Base
Monument and historic site · 6.2 mi
The Madison Base is a base area that accesses the Moonlight side of Big Sky Resort.
The Guestbook
Monument and historic site · 6.0 mi
A statue-like installation contains a guestbook and a few other surprises left by guests at the highest point of Lone Mountain.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes34
Cortina Italian Chophouse
Restaurant · Italian · 1.8 mi
995 Settlement Trail, Big Sky
Mo-Su 07:00-11:00, 17:30-21:00
Horn and Cantle
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.4 mi
750 Lone Mountain Ranch Road, Gallatin Gateway
Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
The Riverhouse
Restaurant · American, Barbecue · 4.5 mi
45130 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway
Oct-May: Mo-Su 15:00-21:00; Jun-Oct: Mo-Su 15:00-22:00
Backcast
Restaurant · Grill, Southeast Asian, Thai, Cocktail Bar · 1.8 mi
995 Settlement Trail, Big Sky
ACRE Kitchen
Restaurant · Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Bar, Dinner · 1.2 mi
25 Town Center Avenue, Big Sky
Alberto's Mexican Cuisine
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
118 Ousel Falls Road, Big Sky
Blue Moon Bakery
Restaurant · Pizza, Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
120 Big Pine Drive, Big Sky
22 more on the map.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship2
Saint Joseph of Big Sky Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.0 mi
510 Little Coyote Road, Big Sky
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare1
Map of Big Sky
93 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 8°F | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 9°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 17°F | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 48°F | 22°F | 2.4 in |
| May | 58°F | 30°F | 2.8 in |
| Jun | 67°F | 36°F | 3.2 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 41°F | 1.2 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 39°F | 1.6 in |
| Sep | 68°F | 33°F | 1.7 in |
| Oct | 53°F | 25°F | 1.8 in |
| Nov | 37°F | 16°F | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 8°F | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Big Sky 2Wnw (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Gallatin County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-09-05: Bridger Foothills Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-07-07: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2000-08-30: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 37 miles away.
- Ennis 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Gallatin Gateway 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Four Corners 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
- Emigrant 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
- King Arthur Park 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Bozeman 32 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
- Gardiner 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Churchill 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
- Pray 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
- Belgrade 37 mi north, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Crail Ranch 1910, Crail family about 1910, CC BY 4.0
- Soldiers Chapel Montana, BarkingMoon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Big Sky resort, Jim from Lexington, KY, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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