Welcome to Jefferson City, Montana

Jefferson City is twelve miles north of Boulder. It began in 1864 as a stage station on the freight and passenger line between Virginia City and Fort Benton. There was some mining activity here. The town took its name from the nearby river, which was named by Lewis and Clark for President Thomas Jefferson. (from Cheney's Names on the Face of Montana, Mountain Press Publishing Company)

Tizer Botanic Gardens straddle the Prickly Pear Creek in Jefferson City. Take a self-guided tour or let us take you down our garden paths to explore thousands of high altitude plants, which include annuals, roses, wild flowers, herbs, vegetables, perennial and bulbs in some of the most amazing settings. The kids love our fairy and gnome gardens, where Upside Down Trees smile down and protect all their little friends. Try hiding out in the secret garden, journalizing your thoughts while being tranquilized by the crystal clear creek. The Buddha garden is the perfect place to sit and mediate. You are welcome to bring your lunch and sit at any of our numerous tables in the theme gardens, whether it be the Weeks Rose Gardens, the herb patch, the Patriotic Garden or maybe the Shade or Perennial Gardens. Visit the restored Gold Miner's Cabin or the Hotel, which was strategical placed on a tiny little island in the middle of the creek.

Tizer Lakes is a state fishing access site located in near Jefferson City as well. The lakes are accessible by pack trail, 8 miles from the trailhead. The Tizer Lake area is surrounded by Forest Service lands in Elkhorn Mountains.