Welcome to Dupuyer, Montana

Dupuyer, midway between Browning and Choteau, takes its name from Dupuyer Creek. The latter's name came from the French word dupouilles, which trappers and explorers used to describe the back fat of a buffalo, a delicacy esteemed by both Indian and white man. Dupuyer, a supply point for stock ranches, came into existence as a stage stop on the bull tea freight route between Fort Benton and Fort Browning. (from Cheney's Names on the Face of Montana, Mountain Press Publishing Company)

The Two Medicine Fight Site historic marker is near the junction of US Highway 89 and Montana Highway 44. This marks the only hostile encounter with Indians that Lewis and Clark had on their long journey.

Dupuyer is one of the oldest towns along the Rocky Mountain Front. Just west of town, the William Jones Memorial Park offers picnic and camping areas. Also west of town is Swift Dam with public campgrounds and picnic areas.

Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountain Front Range, Dupuyer is bordered by the spectacular Great Bear Wilderness Area and Bob Marshall Wilderness Area to the southeast. Following the back roads west from Dupuyer leads one to access trail heads leading into the Great Bear Wilderness Area, either up Dupuyer Creek or past the Swift Reservoir at the upper reaches of Birch Creek. The area is abundant in wildlife including deer, elk, grizzly and black bears, mountain sheep and spectacular, scenic beauty, making it a perfect base camp for hikers, fishermen, hunters, snowmobilers, and cross-country skiers.

Test your fishing skills on numerous streams that are home to rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout. Access to Boone and Crockett's Theodore Roosevelt Ranch is southwest of town. Horseback riding, backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing are just some of the activities you can do with access to the Lewis and Clark National Forest, Bob Marshall Wilderness and Great Bear Wilderness. Or you may prefer to hike, backpack, horseback ride or mountain bike through beautiful backcountry.