Geography: Chinook is located on the Hi-Line. The Milk River runs south of town. The surrounding areas is primarily grasslands and rolling hills, with the Bears Paw Mountains to the south.

Transportation: Chinook, Montana is located on the Hi-Line, US Hwy 2, at the intersection of Hwy 240.  The closest international airport is located in Great Falls some 167 miles southwest of town.

Weather:  Average high temperature in the summer ranges from 77° in June, 86° in July, and 84° in August, with average lows in the high 40s to low 50s.  June usually has the most rainfall with an average of 2.42 inches. The average high temperature in the winter ranges from 31° in December, 25° in January, and 33° in February, with average lows in the single digits.  The average snowfall in December and January is 6  inches.

Guides & Outfitters

L S Adventures- PO Box 1603, Chinook, MT. Phone: (406) 357-3459.

Gunsmithing

Paulsens Gun Stocks- Clear Creek Route, Chinook, MT. Phone: (406) 357-3403.

Sporting Goods

Cross Creek Trading Company- PO Box 1602, Chinook, MT. Phone: (406) 357-2300 or (800) 488-5075. Website: http://www.crosscreektrading.com/
Chinook Hardware- 420 Indiana Ave, Chinook, MT. Phone: (406) 357-3350.

Licensing Agents

Chinook Hardware-  420 Indiana Ave, Chinook, MT. Phone: (406) 357-3350.

Fish Wildlife & Parks Dept

Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks- 2165 US Hwy 2 E, Havre, MT. Phone: (406) 265-6177.

Campgrounds

Bear Paw Motel & RV Park- 114 Montana Ave & Hwy 2 W, Chinook, MT. Phone: (406) 357-2221. Website: http://www.chinookmontana.com/bearpawcourt.html

Hotels & Motels

Chinook Hotel- 62 3rd St, Chinook, MT. Phone: (406) 357-2231.
Bear Paw Motel- 114 Montana Ave & Hwy 2 W, Chinook, MT. Phone: (406) 357-2221. Website: http://www.chinookmontana.com/bearpawcourt.html
Chinook Motor Inn- 100 Indiana Ave & Hwy 2, Chinook, MT. Phone: (406) 357-2248. Website: http://www.chinookmotorinn.com/

Medical Services

Northern Montana Health Care- 30 13th Street, Havre, MT. Phone: (406) 265-2211. Website:  http://www.nmhcare.org/

Destination Information Resources

The Chinook Montana Website is full of information about local organizations, businesses, events, and recreational opportunities.

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