Olney is between Whitefish and Eureka deep in the Kootenai National Forest. Stillwater State Forest headquartered in Olney, is Montana's first state forest. In 1922 construction began on Stillwater Ranger Station. Some of the original buildings dating back to the 1920s are still visible. Nearby Stillwater Lake and Upper Whitefish Lake offer camping, picnicking, boating, and a variety of other outdoor recreational opportunities.