Welcome to Alberton!

With a population of around 422, Alberton is conveniently located off I-90 just 30 miles west of Missoula; Alberton is a small scenic town with tons of wildlife, and friendly people!

This quaint little town in Mineral County was founded by the Albert family when the only roads here were Indian trails.

Recently the Milwaukee depot has been restored and is visible from I-90. Alberton is the gateway to the Alberton Gorge, favored by whitewater rafters, avid anglers and hunting enthusiasts. Popular attractions in Alberton include the Alberton Railroad Museum and the Little Joe Slide, and the beautiful Stark Mountain Vista.

Alberton is located in Mineral County, Montana. Mineral County is alive with opportunity. The people are hospitable and the weather is appealing. There are a number of charming communities within the county. The bulk of the land surface in the county is situated in a narrow valley separated by the St. Regis Rivers & Clark Fork Rivers, in the Lolo National Forest. The Clark Fork River carries more water than any other river in Montana. The county is heavily forested with many varieties of cedars and pine trees. If you'd like to see the largest ponderosa pine in the state, plan a visit to Alberton, Montana!

Mineral County offers abundant hunting, hiking, sightseeing, fishing, and camping opportunities, as well as incredible white water activities. The area offers a wealth of winter activities, including cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, sledding, snowmobiling, and ice skating. Well maintained winter roads facilitate access to a huge variety of locations providing winter fun! Summer in Mineral County offers some of the best trout fishing in the country! From easy river access areas, to isolated hike-in lakes amidst the serene beauty of high alpine forests, your fishing choices are endless. White water rafting, sightseeing, wildlife photography, swimming, camping, biking, and just about any other outdoor activity you can think of will fill your days quickly. At the end of the day, rest comes easy with comfortable nightly temperatures; the smell of clean mountain air, and the sound of breezes in the pines to lull you into a restful slumber.