Geography: Sheridan, Montana is situated between the Tobacco Mountains to the north and the Ruby Mountains to the south.  The Ruby River runs just south of town.  The Jefferson, Big Hole, and Madison Rivers are all within a short driving distance.

Transportation: Sheridan is located along State Hwy 287 between Twin Bridges and Ennis.   Dillon, MT is 34 miles southwest of Sheridan along Hwy 41.  The closest airport is Bert Mooney Airport located in Butte about 52 miles northwest.

Weather: Average high temperature in the summer ranges from 71° in June, 80° in July, and 80° in August, with average lows in the mid 40s.  June usually has the most rainfall with an average of 2.5 inches. The average high temperature in the winter ranges from 35° in December, 33° in January, and 38° in February, with average lows in the upper teens. The average snowfall in December and January is 10 inches.

Guides & Outfitters

Experience Montana- Elser Lane, Sheridan, MT. Phone: (406) 842-5134. Fax: (406) 842-5066.
Ruby Springs Lodge- PO Box 119, Alder, MT. Phone: (800) 278-7829. Website: http://www.rubyspringslodge.com/
Upper Canyon Outfitters- PO Box 109 Alder, MT. Phone: (800) 735-3973. Website: http://www.ucomontana.com/
Southwest Montana Fishing Co- 13 Tuke Lane, Sheridan, MT. Phone: (406) 842-5364 or (800) 379-3597

Licensing Agents

Harman's Fly Shop- 310 S Main St, Sheridan, MT. Phone: (406) 842-5868

Campgrounds

Branham Lakes Campground- Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest 6 miles east of Sheridan on Country Road 1111, east on Forest Road 1112, north on Forest Road 1110. Phone: (406) 842-5432. Fax (406) 842-5878
KOA Campground- 2280 Hwy 287, Alder, MT. Phone: (406) 842-5677.

Hotels & Motels

Ruby Hotel- 110 N Main St, Sheridan, MT. Phone: (406) 842-5710.
Moriah Motel- 220 S Main Street, Sheridan, MT. Phone: (406) 842-5491. Website: http://www.moriahmotel.com/
Mill Creek Inn- 102 Mill Street, Sheridan, MT. Phone: (406) 842-5442
Rod & Rifle Inn- 301 Mill St, Sheridan, MT. Phone: (406) 842-5960. Website: http://www.rodandrifleinn.com/
Chick's Bar & Motel- Hwy 287, Alder, MT. Phone: (406) 842-5366.

Lodges

Ruby Springs Lodge- PO Box 119, Alder, MT. Phone: (800) 278-7829. Website: http://www.rubyspringslodge.com/

Bed & Breakfasts

Ruby Valley Inn- 3209 Hwy 287, Sheridan, MT. Phone: (406) 842- 7111
Lynch's Lair Bed & Breakfast- PO Box 105, Alder, MT. Phone: (406) 842-5699 (10 miles south of Sheridan on Hwy 287)

Cabins

Ruby Springs Lodge- PO Box 119, Alder, MT. Phone: (800) 278-7829. Website: http://www.rubyspringslodge.com/
Upper Canyon Outfitters- PO Box 109 Alder, MT. Phone: (800) 735-3973. Website: http://www.ucomontana.com/

Medical Services

Ruby Valley Hospital- 220 E. Crofoot St, Sheridan, MT. Phone: (406) 842-5453.

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