Trout Creek, Montana is situated in the Clark Fork River Valley approximately 115 miles NW of Missoula, and 65 miles East of Sandpoint, Idaho. With it's friendly people and small town charm, Trout Creek is an oasis of Montana hospitality. The surrounding scenery is fantastic and attracts browsing wildlife, while the rushing mountain streams and sparkling blue alpine lakes are purely exhilarating. Trout Creek is surrounded by millions of acres of Montana National Forest providing endless recreation opportunities for camping, wildlife viewing, berry & mushroom picking, and much more! The Clark Fork River, a tributary of the Columbia runs the length of the Valley in Sanders County. The sparkling waters of the Clark Fork River are full of trout and bass, and the river is great for water sports with three reservoirs open to the public. The county encompasses the cabinet Mountain Wilderness, as well as three national forests. Within close proximity are Glacier National Park, the Ross Creek Giant Cedars, Grave's Creek Falls, Lake Pend Oreille, and many more 'outdoor enthusiasts' attractions. This quiet portion of Montana with its lush green Valleys, rugged mountains, lakes and clear rushing streams, offer a lifestyle of tranquility away from the centers of large industry, congestion, and pollution.

Trout Creek offers many of the services of a large center with a nice selection of businesses and unique shops. Known as the Huckleberry Capital of the world. Popular stops include the Lakeside Motel & Resort ,  'Naughty' Pine  bar/restaurant and the Trout Creek Motel.  A variety of other small town businesses make Trout Creek their home, 2 gas stations, 2 convenience/grocery stores, and more! Just 15-20 minutes away in Thompson Falls, you also have access to Harvest Foods for those bigger grocery shopping trips.
Quaint Communities lie nestled in the valleys and along the banks of both the Clark Fork River and the Flathead River close enough for comfort yet far enough apart to feel uncrowded. Realty Northwest is proud to offer a variety of Montana real estate in these communities, as well as several communities in Lincoln & Mineral Counties.

WEATHER FACTS & FIGURES (Weather Link)

On average, the warmest month is July. The highest recorded temperature was 107°F in 1961. The average coolest month is January.
The lowest recorded temperature was -30°F in 1990. The maximum average precipitation occurs in December.
While areas of western Sanders County receive in excess of 36" average annual precipitation, the eastern communities of the county may experience less than 10", making them fairly arid. The wettest area of Montana, and the driest area of Montana, are both located within Sanders County!

BUILDING CONTRACTORS:

Wendell Beachy                                           (406) 827-0161

Zarach Epperson                 (406) 827-0640/ (406) 293-1879

Doug Gunderson                                          (406) 827-3452

Stan Hamm                                                 (406) 827-4632

Nolan Parker                                               (406) 827-4533

Bill Susic                                                     (406) 827-4834

Timberline Concrete and Construction           (406) 546-4098

Tom Wilson                                                 (406) 847-2788

Borderline Enterprises                                  (406) 847-2761

Norm Yoder                                                 (406) 847-8641

Eric Weare                                                   (406) 847-3300

Shawn Wenegerd                                         (406) 529-5795

Jesse Tuma                                                  (406) 239-8538                                                

SITE EVALUATOR:

Sheri Bauer                                                   (406) 847-2078

Digger Powell                                                (406) 847-0080

Tom Wilson                                                   (406) 847-2788

Bonnie Reishus                                              (406) 847-0109

Paul Aktepy                                                   (406) 360-4964

John Chamblin                                               (406) 827-4120

Judy Hopkins                                                 (406) 827-4111

Kim Kinzie                                                     (406) 826-4409

Ronald Warren                                               (406) 826-4409

Hagadorn Surveyors                                       (406) 827-2999

Timberline Surveying                                      (406) 827-0768

EXCAVATION, ROADS, SEPTIC:

Rick Sorlie                                   (406) 827-0888/ (406)546-3722

Bob Taylor                                   (406) 827-4909/ (406) 531-8777

Ben Traver                                                      (406) 531-4644

John Muster                                                    (406) 827-3586

Bill Nolen                                                       (406) 827-3831

Rocky Mt Excavation and Construction              (406) 827-3033

Superior Septic Services                                  (406) 826-4485

FOUNDATIONS AND CONCRETE:

Zarach Epperson                     (406) 827-0640/ (406) 293-1879

Terry Traver                                                     (406) 827-3827

Stacy Mouritsen                                                (406) 827-8663

Thompson River Ready-Mix                                (406) 827-9797

Kim Matthews,  Fireplaces and Masonry             (406) 827-4302

Timberline Concrete and Construction                (406) 546-4098

Jethro Wenegerd                                               (406) 847-0040

STREAM BED OR BANK EXCAVATION:

Green MT Conservation, Bill Naegli                    (406) 827-4887

CORPS of Engineers                                         (406) 441-1375

CITY/STATE/GOV’T:

City of T-Falls                                                    (406) 827-3557

State of Montana                                               (406) 444-2511

Sanders County Courthouse                               (406) 827-6924

PLUMBING:

Dave Klaus                                                        (406) 827-6500

Triplett Plumbing & Pump Service                        (406) 827-4863

Bill Newman                                                      (406) 370-8343

WELL INSTALLATION:

Jerome Well Drilling                                            (406) 549-1383

Cyclone Drilling (Bigfork)                                     (406) 982-3745

All West Drilling                                                  (406) 883-3151

Ace Drilling                                                         (406) 883-3300

Camp Well Drilling and Pump Service                    (406 549-3411

ELECTRICITY:

Northern Lights                                                   (800) 326-9594

Northwestern Energy                                          (888)467-2669

ELECTRICIANS:

Dennis Newman                                                  (406)827-4884

Glenn Haas                                                          (406) 827-4820

Anthony Train                            (406) 827-1504/ (406) 369-7883

HEATING CONTRACTORS:

Cenex                                                                  (406) 827-3498

Thompson River Heating                                    (406) 827-3735

Jerry Huff                                                            (406) 827-9584

A Specialty Heating and Cooling                        (406) 827-4448

Advanced Systems                                               (406) 847-2781

Dave Godfrey                                                       (406) 827-2621

PROPANE:

Cenex                                                                   (406) 827-3498

Amerigas                                                              (406) 827-3911

Cabinet MT Propane                                            (406) 827-9356

Axmen                                                                  (406) 214-8828

TELEPHONE AND INTERNET:

Blackfoot Telecommunications                           (800) 760-3079

CABINET MAKERS:

Jon Yoder                                                             (406) 827-9663

Tom Wagler                                                          (406) 827-8667

Stanley Schrock                                                    (406) 847-3360

RADON MITIGATORS:

Frank Tremper                            (406) 543-0072/ (406) 360-7786

Chris Holliday                                                      (406) 542-0773 

FENCING CONTRACTORS:

Norm Meyers                                                      (406) 531-2937

Cascade Fencing                                                 (406) 320-2225

Jons Cedar Fencing                    (406) 827-4552/ (406) 396-9549