YELLOWSTONE COUNTY

General Info

Named for the Yellowstone River, Yellowstone County was founded in 1883 with Billings selected as the county seat. The area was originally home to Native Americans until lands were opened for settlement. Railroad development provided the means for dramatic growth and between 1900 to 1910, its population soared from 6,212 to 22,944. Early industry was led by agriculture as many residents raised cattle, shipped wool and refined sugar from local sugar beet farms. The area has now grown to a popular recreational destination as many historical sites are available throughout the county that offer visitors a glimpse of its colorful past. Today Yellowstone County is home to approximately 144,797 residents.

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Cities

All the cities in the county and links to their sites (if available)

Residential Services

Need to know how to get ahold of certain services within County? Here’s your go to spot.

License Centers

Get your hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing and other passes/licenses in these locations.

Trapping Seasons

All the trapping dates you’ll need to know are right here.

Trail Information & Maps

Get all your trail info here. Atv, Bike, Snowmobile, Equestrian, Cross-Country Skiing and more.

Parks and Recreation

A nice central location to see all parks and recreational options are in County.

Hunting Seasons

Here’s the scoop on the hunting seasons for this county.

Fishing Seasons

Get your fishing on at the right time. Here are the details on the fishing seasons.

Local Events

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Area Attractions

If you really want to know what stands out in this area local attractions look no further.

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CITIES

Cities In County

Not including unincorporated communities

Cities

BILLINGS (COUNTY SEAT) – pop. 105,845
LAUREL – pop. 6,750

Towns

BROADVIEW – pop. 153

Census-Designated Places

BALLATINE – pop. 346
CUSTER – pop. 145
HUNTLEY – pop. 411
LOCKWOOD – pop. 4,306
SHEPHERD – pop. 193
WORDEN – pop. 506

EVENTS

Local Events

If you’re looking for some entertainment here’s a list of events going on.

Featured Events:

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Holiday Parade | Billings
Roller Derby Dames | Billings
Artwalk | Billings
Huff’s Antique Show & Sale | Billings

November

Holiday Parade | Billings
Roller Derby Dames | Billings
Artwalk | Billings
Huff’s Antique Show & Sale | Billings

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

County Residential Services

A little bit of contact information for all purpose residential needs.

City-County Planning (406) 657-8246
Clerk & Recorder 256-2785
Clerk of District Court 256-2851
County Attorney 256-2870
County Auditor 256-2720
County Commissioner 256-2701
County Courthouse 256-2833
Disaster & Emergency Services 256-2775
Detention Facility 256-6945

E-911 Coordinator 869-3553
Elections Administrator 256-2740
Extension Service 256-2828
Geographic Information Systems 256-2812
Human Resources 256-2705
Public Works 256-2735
Sheriff 256-2929
Superintendent of Schools 256-6933
Treasurer 256-2802
Youth Intake & Assessment 254-6036

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Area Attractions

Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in the county.

ALBERTA BAIR THEATRE

2801 3rd Ave. N | Billings | (406) 256-6025

ANGRY HANKS BREWING

2405 1st Ave. N | Billings | (406) 252-3370

BIG SPLASH WATERPARK

5720 S Frontage Rd. | Billings | (406) 256-5543

BILLINGS STUDIO THEATRE

1500 Rimrock Rd. | Billings | (406) 248-1141

BILLINGS SYMPHONY SOCIETY

2721 2nd Ave. N | Billings | (406) 252-3610

CARLIN HOTEL

2501 Montana Ave. | Billings | (406) 255-9595

CARTER’S BREWING

2526 Montana Ave. | Billings | (406) 252-0663

CENTENNIAL ICE ARENA

427 Bench Blvd. | Billings | (406) 256-1192

CUSTER BATTLEFIELD TOURS

18 Heatherwood Ln. | Billings | (406) 259-5099

CUSTER NATIONAL FOREST

1310 Main St. | Billings | (406) 657-6200

CUSTER’S LAST STAND

10 E Railway St. | Hardin | (406) 665-3577

DANWALT GARDENS

720 Washington St. | Billings | (406) 248-4003

FAT FENDER FREDDY’S

1517 Hwy. 212 S | Laurel | (406) 628-8766

GEYSER PARK FUN CENTER

4910 South Gate Dr. | Billings | (406) 254-2607

HARRY KOYAMA FINE ART

2509 Montana Ave. | Billings | (406) 259-2261

HIMMELBERGER BREWING COMPANY

P.O. Box 22272 | Billings | (406) 252-1200

JUDITH RIVER DINOSAUR INSTITUTE

1518 1st Ave. N Suite 2 | Billings | (406) 696-5842

LUCKY LIL’S CASINO

1012 N Crawford Ave. | Hardin | (406) 665-3858

MAGIC CITY SINGERS

977 Senora Ave. | Billings | (406) 256-9115

THE MEADOWLARK GALLERY

118 N 29th St. | Billings | (800) 727-3949

MONTANA BREWING COMPANY

113 N Broadway | Billings | (406) 252-9200

MONTANA PRO RODEO HALL & WALL OF FAME

308 6th Ave. N | Billings | (406) 256-6515

MOSS MANSION

914 Division St. | Billings | (406) 256-5100

MUSEUM OF WOMEN’S HISTORY

2834 3rd Ave. N | Billings | (406) 248-2015

THE REEF INDOOR WATER PARK

1801 Majestic Ln. | Billings | (403) 839-9283

RIMROCK OPERA

4005 1st Ave. S | Billings | (406) 671-2214

THE SANDSTONE GALLERY

2913 2nd Ave. N | Billings | (406) 256-5837

TINHORN CASINO

413 SE 4th St. | Laurel | (406) 628-7660

VENTURE THEATRE

2317 Montana Ave. | Billings | (406) 591-9535

WESTERN HERITAGE CENTER

2822 Montana Ave. | Billings | (406) 256-6809

WESTERN ROMANCE COMPANY

3512 Boothill Rd. | Huntley | (406) 348-2048

YELLOWSTONE ART MUSEUM

401 N 27th St. | Billings | (406) 256-6804

YELLOWSTONE COUNTY MUSEUM

1950 Terminal Cir. | Billings | (406) 256-6811

YELLOWSTONE VALLEY BREWING

2123 B 1st Ave. N | Billings | (406) 245-0918

ZOOMONTANA & BOTANICAL GARDENS

2100 S Shiloh Rd. | Billings | (406) 652-8100

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks and Recreation

*For more information on County Parks, visit: http://www.co.yellowstone.mt.gov/

CHIEF PLENTY COUPS STATE PARK

P.O. Box 100 | Pryor | (406) 252-1289
Located on 195 acres within the Crow Indian Reservation, Chief Plenty Coups State Park features the preserved farmstead of Chief Plenty Coups, fishing opportunities, a swimming beach, campground, horseshoe pits, recreational trails, visitor center, concessions, playground equipment and picnic areas.

COONEY STATE PARK

86 Lake Shore Rd. | Roberts | (406) 445-2326
Located on 309 acres near the Beartooth Mountains, Cooney State Park features a campground, fishing opportunities and a fish cleaning station, swimming beach, campground, recreational trails and picnic areas.

LAKE ELMO STATE PARK

2300 Lake Elmo | Billings | (406) 247-2955
Located on 183 acres, Lake Elmo State Park features fishing opportunities, swimming beach, dog park, horsehoe pits, volleyball court, playground equipment, recreational trails and picnic areas.

NEZ PERCE NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK

P.O. Box 237 | Wisdom | (406) 689-3155
Located throughout Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, Nez Perce National Historic Park features archeological sites, historical artifacts, recreational trails and picnic areas.

PICTOGRAPH CAVE STATE PARK

3401 Coburn Rd. | Billings | (406) 254-7342
Located on 93 acres, Pictograph Cave State Park features over 100 cave paintings, visitor center with gift shop, recreational trails and picnic areas.

POMPEYS PILLAR NATIONAL MONUMENT

2nd St. S & Crane St. | Worden | (406) 875-2400
Located on 51 acres, Pompeys Pillar National Monument features rock paintings and the signature of William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

YELLOWSTONE RIVER STATE PARK

P.O. Box 200701 | Helena | (406) 444-1200
Located on 200 acres, Yellowstone River State Park is currently undeveloped and features fishing opportunities and picnic areas.

LICENSES

License Centers

You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System. Online, http://fwp.mt.gov/, By Phone (406) 444-2535 or visit one of the ALS agents available throughout Yellowstone County:

BILLINGS

BIG BEAR SPORTS CENTER
2618 King Ave. W | Billings | (406) 652-5777

BILLINGS ARMY NAVY SURPLUS STORE
15 N 29th St. | Billings | (406) 259-8528

CABELA’S WHOLESALE, INC.
4550 King Ave. E | Billings | (406) 373-7300

FISH, WILDLIFE & PARKS
2300 Lake Elmo Dr. | Billings | (406) 247-2940

HIGH MOUNTAIN RECREATIONS
6900 S Frontage Rd. | Billings | (406) 252-2888

K-MART #4303
2424 Central Ave. | Billings | (406) 656-5700

SCHEELS AUTO SPORTS
300 S 24th St. W | Billings | (406) 656-9220

SHIPTON’S BIG R
216 N 14th St. | Billings | (406) 252-5707

SPORTS AUTHORITY
100 N 24th St. W | Billings | (406) 656-3888

WALMART #1956
2525 King Ave. W | Billings | (406) 652-9692

WALMART #2923
1649 Main St. | Billings | (406) 254-2842

LAUREL

TOWN & COUNTRY SUPPLY
800 E Main St. | Laurel | (406) 628-6314

TOWN & COUNTRY SUPPLY ASSOCIATION
315 A 1st Ave. S | Laurel | (406) 628-6314

WALMART SUPERCENTER #4412
101 Bernhardt Rd. | Laurel | (406) 628-3000

WORDEN

FARMERS UNION OIL CO., INC.
1545 Northern Ave. #309 | Worden | (406) 967-3100

YELLOWSTONE COUNTY

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EVENTS

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May

June

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September

October

November

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

AREA ATTRACTIONS

ALBERTA BAIR THEATRE

ANGRY HANKS BREWING

BIG SPLASH WATERPARK

BILLINGS STUDIO THEATRE

BILLINGS SYMPHONY SOCIETY

CARLIN HOTEL

CARTER’S BREWING

CENTENNIAL ICE ARENA

CUSTER BATTLEFIELD TOURS

CUSTER NATIONAL FOREST

CUSTER’S LAST STAND

DANWALT GARDENS

FAT FENDER FREDDY’S

GEYSER PARK FUN CENTER

HARRY KOYAMA FINE ART

HIMMELBERGER BREWING COMPANY

JUDITH RIVER DINOSAUR INSTITUTE

LUCKY LIL’S CASINO

MAGIC CITY SINGERS

THE MEADOWLARK GALLERY

MONTANA BREWING COMPANY

MONTANA PRO RODEO HALL & WALL OF FAME

MOSS MANSION

MUSEUM OF WOMEN’S HISTORY

THE REEF INDOOR WATER PARK

RIMROCK OPERA

THE SANDSTONE GALLERY

TINHORN CASINO

VENTURE THEATRE

WESTERN HERITAGE CENTER

WESTERN ROMANCE COMPANY

YELLOWSTONE ART MUSEUM

YELLOWSTONE COUNTY MUSEUM

YELLOWSTONE VALLEY BREWING

ZOOMONTANA & BOTANICAL GARDENS

PARKS AND RECREATION

CHIEF PLENTY COUPS STATE PARK

COONEY STATE PARK

LAKE ELMO STATE PARK

NEZ PERCE NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK

PICTOGRAPH CAVE STATE PARK

POMPEYS PILLAR NATIONAL MONUMENT

YELLOWSTONE RIVER STATE PARK

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BILLINGS

LAUREL

WORDEN

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