If walls could talk, Beehive would never shut up. Lucky for visitors, they mostly just stand there. Beehive is an unincorporated community located in Stillwater County, Montana, United States, which shares the ZIP code with Absarokee of 59001.
Stillwater County County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Dean, Limestone, Wheat Basin — Beehive keeps them company on the map.
The story of Beehive
Montana's ghost towns span gold-rush gulches and the great homestead bust that emptied the Hi-Line.
Beehive is an unincorporated community located in Stillwater County, Montana, United States, which shares the ZIP code with Absarokee of 59001.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Beehive is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Beehive is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Beehive is roughly 45.4792, -109.7208 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
Good to know
Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Beehive FAQs
01Where is Beehive located?
02What county is Beehive in?
03What is the history of Beehive?
04What remains at Beehive today?
05Can you visit Beehive?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Beehive, Montana”), CC BY-SA.
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