Plains, Montana Information

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Realty Northwest is located in the scenic town of Thompson Falls, Montana, the Sanders County seat, about 90 miles NW of Missoula, Montana. About 20 minutes east of Thompson Falls, is Plains, Montana, a picturesque community full of sweeping mountain vistas and lots of friendly hometown folk!

Plains, Montana is located along Hwy. 200 in Sanders County, between Thompson Falls and Paradise, Montana. Despite the often snow-covered peaks in almost every direction, there is free and open feeling to this cozy Montana community. The Clark Fork River runs parallel to the town, and provides tons of recreational opportunities, with fishing, boating, water skiing, at the top of the list! 

With a population of around 1126, Plains, Montana is a nice small community with an uncrowded feel, that will appeal to those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of big city living!

Several family owned businesses in Plains keep the town flourishing, and provide residents with all the resources needed for everyday living. There are a variety of restaurants, banks, motels, convenience stores, and gas stations, as well as a pharmacy, a well equipped hospital, a lumber yard, a grocery store, and a variety of specialty shops. Missoula Montana (approximately 75 mi.) is an easy day trip away for those larger shopping excursions, and the county seat, Thompson Falls, is just 20 minutes away. Other popular destinations within close proximity to Plains, are Glacier National Park, Hot Springs Resort, Flathead Lake and Lake Pend Oreille.

For info on other towns in NW Montana, Please visit our Living in Montana page.

Useful Information:

Plains, Montana Data: www.city-data.com

Sanders County Website

Sanders County Profile

More Sanders County Info

Sanders County Schools