Armington, Montana is a village in Cascade County

Cascade County, Montana

-National protected areas:*Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Lewis and Clark National Forest -Economy:Malmstrom Air Force Base is a driving force in the regional economy...

, Montana

Montana

Montana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller, "island ranges" are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state's name,...

 near the town of Belt, Montana

Belt, Montana

Belt is a town in Cascade County, Montana, United States. The population was 635 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Great Falls Metropolitan Area.The town's main street is called Castner after its founder, John Castner...

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History

Armington has a history of being a commercial hub for Farmers, Ranchers, Miners and others living in the surrounding areas
of Cascade County

Cascade County, Montana

-National protected areas:*Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Lewis and Clark National Forest -Economy:Malmstrom Air Force Base is a driving force in the regional economy...

. It is often referred to as Armington Junction because it is near where Armington Road meets U.S. Highway 89 and
U.S. Highway 87.

Armington is named after the rancher Doc Armington.

Recreation

Armington offers access to the Kings Hill Scenic Byway

Kings Hill Scenic Byway

The Kings Hill Scenic Byway passes through the Little Belt Mountains in the Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana, United States.. The route is home to a wide variety of wildlife and provides many recreational opportunities for travelers on the route. The Byway is a 71 mile route that begins...

, Sluice Boxes State Park

Sluice Boxes State Park

Sluice Boxes State Park is in the Little Belt Mountains of Montana, United States, on the Kings Hill Scenic Byway.Sluice Boxes State Park was established in 1970 and consists of the northern most 8 miles of the Belt Creek canyon in the Little Belt Mountains...

, Showdown Ski Area

Showdown Ski Area

Showdown is an alpine ski area located in the Little Belt Mountains in Central Montana, United States.-History:Created in 1936 and originally called King's Hill Ski Area, Showdown is a small-scale ski area normally closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, receiving most patrons on the weekends...

 as well as
Belt Butte and Belt Creek for hiking and fishing activities.

Camping is available and Essential Services are provided in the nearby town of Belt Montana.