Welcome to Ovando, Montana Ovando was named after the first postmaster, Ovando Hoyt; opening the first post office in 1883. Ovando served as a supply point for hay and sheep ranches and small logging camps. Mountain meadows ablaze with wildflowers with the mountain peaks of the Bob Marshall Wilderness and Scapegoat Wilderness as a backdrop greet the visitor to Ovando. A number of guides and outfitters in the area will take you into the wildlands, or several guest ranches offer accommodations. Fishing and windsurfing are excellent reasons to visit Browns Lake, near Ovando. It is also great for the birdwatcher. See eagles, loons, herons and pelicans, just to name a few. Elevation: 4,100 feet View Travel Related Businesses and Events in Ovando Related Links Lake Upsata Guest Ranch (Ovando) http;//www.upsata.com Lake Upsata Outfitters (Ovando) http://www.upsata.com At our dude ranch, enjoy horseback riding, fly fishing, hiking, fine dining, summer pack trips and backcountry Montana elk hunting. White Tail Guest Ranch (Ovando) http://www.whitetailranch.com/ Enjoy the vacation of a lifetime while relaxing in one of America's most scenic western areas -- the Blackfoot Valley. The White Tail Ranch, located 50 miles east of Missoula, is situated on pristine land bordering the Lolo National Forest and the Bob Marshall Wilderness. WTR Outfitters, LLC (Ovando) http://www.WTRoutfitters.com Experience a Wilderness Adventure Trip into the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Our guests travel "The Bob" on portions of 2000 plus miles of trails each year. Travel by horse- back, like Lewis and Clark, guided by Montana's oldest wilderness outfitting business and Montana elk hunting guides. FREE Gold West travel info - call 1-800-879-1159 or request online 1105 Main Street - Deer Lodge, MT 59722 For information on linking to Gold West Country see our Links information. If you know the name of the business or event you are looking for click below: 1 - F   |   G - L   |   M - S   |   T - Z Accommodations | Attractions | Things To Do | Events | Communities | Dining Photos & Videos | Maps | Links | Vacation Deals | Contact Us © 2005 Gold West Country and Tempest Technologies, LLC. Site designed by Tempest Technologies, LLC.