Townsend

State Bank is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 3:00pm and Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Our drive-up facility is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 5:00pm and Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm.

The Tizer Poe Park Trail is in the Elkhorn Mountains. At one time this trail was called the Poe Park Driveway because it was used toadrive cattle to Poe and Manley Parks. This trail offers food views into Tizer Basin and Manley Park and the opportunity to view wildlife.

A small town with a big Western feel. Stop by the Broadwater County Museum (266-5252) for the lowdown on area history; pick up maps at the Chamber of Commerce for self-guided tours through historic mining and scenic areas in the nearby Elkhorn and Big Belt Mountains.

The Townsend Ranger Station is one of 3 on the Helena National Forest. The Townsend Ranger District manages approximately 273,000 acres, including the Big Belt Mountains and Elkhorn Mountains.

White Earth Campground has 40 designated campsites, handicapped accessible restrooms, and drinking water. The campground is near fishing and boating access. A boat launch is provided. Please limit your stay to 14 days. You will be asked to pay a small fee for the use of this campground.

The Corps of Discovery passed this way on their westward trek across the continent.