Rimini, MT

Tucked along Tenmile Creek about 13 miles west of Helena, Rimini is a quiet mountain settlement nestled in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Irish prospectors arrived in the late 1860s during Montana’s early silver boom, originally calling the camp Young Ireland before adopting the name Rimini to satisfy federal postal rules. Today, historic cabins, towering evergreens, and weathered remnants of old mines line the narrow valley beneath Lee Mountain, giving the area a distinctly rustic character within easy reach of the capital.

Living here offers plenty of privacy, scenic mountain views, and immediate access to dirt roads, hiking trails, and the creek. Because decades of historic mining left behind heavy metals in the soil and watershed, state and federal cleanup projects have worked extensively to remove old mine tailings and safeguard local water supplies. For residents comfortable with rural mountain roads and snowy winters, Rimini provides a peaceful, tucked-away retreat with deep roots in Montana's frontier past.