Ennis a Home for all Seasons
People come for the magnificent beauty and Stay for the friendly people,
below is information and recourses to help your visit or relocation
Ennis Montana is easy to get to and a wonderful place to visit or stay for a lifetime! Bozeman airport (BZN) is a beautiful drive showcasing the Madison River and Valley. In less than 90 minutes you can be to or from the airport. For small aircraft including Choice Aviation and netjets you can fly out of The Ennis/Big Sky Airport located minutes from Main St. Ennis.
Once you have arrived, there plenty of lots to build your dream home with views of the Tobacco Root mountains, the Gravely range, The Madison River and the vast open range. Lots prices have a wide rage in price per acre depending on your view of choice. New construction is on the rise.
Ennis has a full array of building products and licensed contractors to meet home upgrades or full construction requirements.
The job market is extremely diverse and both full time and seasonal. Of course, outdoor activities are a main souse of employment there are plenty of opportunities to work in any trade. If you wish to open your own business, there are two local banks and plenty of agencies to help you with the organization and financial services.
What’s next: enjoy all the beauty that surrounds you. From hiking, rafting, fishing, hunting, and all the winter sports, Ennis is your best bet for any outdoor enthusiast.
Surrounded by natural beauty
Beaverhead National Forest
Montana’s largest national forest covers 3.32 million acres. Outdoor recreational opportunities include camping and hiking, plus snowmobiling and cross country skiing in winter. 406-683-3900.
Bear Trap Canyon
Eight-mile canyon of whitewater and wilderness begins at the spillway of Ennis Lake Dam. Hikers and fishermen access via trails. Kayakers and rafters should be very experienced or hire a guide.
Ruby Reservoir
South of Alder, has good access for camping, fishing and boating. Ice fishing in the winter.
Lewis & Clark Interpretive Park
Located at the entrance to the county fairgrounds in Twin Bridges. The park offers the public insight into the five days the Corps spent in this area. Don’t miss the six-foot bronze statue of Sacajawea. 406-683-5824.
Fishing
Beaverhead River - Prime fishing waters renowned for the population of large brown trout with a good mix of rainbows.
Jefferson River - Near Twin Bridges where the Beaverhead, Big Hole and Ruby Rivers meet.
Madison River - One of the most famous trout streams in the world flows right through Ennis.
Ruby River - Small stream running through Alder, Sheridan and Twin Bridges.
Big Hole River - Runs through Wisdom, Jackson, Wise River, Melrose and empties into the Jefferson River near Twin Bridges.
Kids’ Fishing Hole - In Virginia City, open to children 12 and under.
NATIONAL PARKS LOCATED IN MONTANA
Glacier National Park
295 Miles
Yellowstone National Park
72 Miles
Backroad to Yellowstone and “What to do in Ennis MT”
Ennis Facts:
Airports
Bozeman - Yellowstone International Airport
Gallatin Field Bozeman (BZN) 54 Miles
Ennis - Big Sky Airport 6 Miles
Yellowstone Airport 48 Miles
Climate
Annual Averages
Precipitation : 12”
Snowfall: 36”
Elevations
Ennis: 4,955 ft.
Surrounding Mountain Ranges & Hills: 6,000ft
Peaks: 11,300
Mileage from Ennis To
Big Sky 83 Miles
Bozeman 63 Miles
Butte 94 Miles
Sheridan 34 Miles
Three Forks 48 Miles
Virginia City 14 Miles
West Yellowstone 72 Miles
Schools
Ennis School District consists of Grades K2 to 12th
Student Population is 340
Student to Teacher Ratio is 16/1
Rental Car
XPRESS Rent A Car 406-682-7039
Temperature: 43.1* avg
Winter: High 33 Low 14
Sprint High 55 Low 30
Summer High 82 Low 48
Fall High 60 Low 32
Prevailing Wind: South , Southwest
Zip Code
59729
Montana Facts
Population: 1,005,141
Nickname: Treasure State
State Capital: Helena
State Flower: Bitterroot
State Bird: Western Meadowlark
State Animal: Grizzly Bear
State Fish: Blackspotted Cutthroat Trout
State Gemstones: Sapphire & Agate
State Soil: Scobey Soil
State Motto: Oro y Plata (Gold & Silver)
Resources both local and statewide
Big Sky Chamber of Commerce
Bozeman Chamber of Commerce
Montana Chamber of Commerce
Ruby Valley Chamber of Commerce
Virginia City Chamber of Commerce
Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
www.destinationyellowstone.com
STATE OF MONTANA PARTNERS
Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks
Montana Economic Developers
Association - Made in Montana
MONTANA OFFICE
OF TOURISM AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Montana Visitors
Southwest Montana
We wish to Thank:
Montana Department of Commerce
Tourism Grant program
For their generous Grant and Support of our Website