Lodging Recommendations
Chico Hot Springs Resort
Motels
| Bed & Breakfasts | Vacation
Homes & Cabins Resorts | Guest
Ranches
Motels
For many anglers, the most
convenient approach to accommodations is to stay in a motel in town. If
you are fishing long hours and just need a comfortable place to sleep,
there are several nice motels in Livingston to choose from; all
a short distance from restaurants and the shop. If you are planning to base your vacation in Bozeman or Belgrade we have included a few options for you as well. If you are booking a guide trip, we can handle your motel reservations for you. Just give us the price range and a little information (non-smoking, 1st level room, two double beds, ect). and we will find accommodations that will best suit your needs. If you would like to book one on your own, please click below to find the most competitive rates:
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Bed & Breakfasts
For anglers looking for a "home
away from home", there are several bed-and-breakfasts in the area,
including several in the Emigrant area (about 20 miles south of Livingston)
and one just south of town.
Nelson's Spring Creek
406-222-6560
 The Nelson ranch has a truly outstanding and unique facility designed for no more than three parties. If getting away from it all and meeting real Montanans is what you’re looking for, we are the place for you.
Built originally to house the fishermen who frequent our stream, we have now expanded our lodging accommodations to meet the needs of any who come to Montana to recreate. Their “fishing lodge” consists of three self contained suites complete with kitchenettes, private baths, sitting rooms, and bedrooms. Each unit can accommodate two to four people. Brand new this year is the addition of a beautiful and spacious great room, complete with a well-appointed kitchen, large dining area, and gathering room. Guests who stay with us can take advantage of a hearty ranch breakfast, served each morning in the great room.
Summer Rates: 1-2 night stays $150 per night
3 or more nights $130 per night
Winter Rates: 1-2 night stays $100 per night
3 or more nights $90 per night
* Summer rates include breakfast.
** $15 charge for each additional person over 2 people.
*** 7% bed tax applies.
Web site: www.nelsonsspringcreek.com
The Blue Winged Olive
800-471-1141 or
406-222-8646
 The Blue Winged Olive is located
just a mile south of the shop on Highway 89. There are four rooms, each
with a private bath. The operation is geared toward angling guests: the buffet style breakfast is served with fishing schedules in
mind, and there is a room set up for fly tying, swapping stories, or watching
videos.
Early & Late Season: Single $80 / Double $100
June 1 - Sept. 30: Single $95 / Double $115
$30/ each additional guest
Web site: www.bluewingedolive.net
Johnstad's Bed &
Breakfast
406-333-9003
 Johnstad's offers classic Montana
hospitality in the heart of Paradise Valley, creating a warm atmosphere
while allowing privacy for their guests. Each of the spacious guest rooms
has a private bath and wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. Guests
enjoy a full breakfast to start their day. (Also see the Johnstad's Guest
House in the Cabins listing below.)
$110-115
Web site: www.johnstadsbb.com
Mission Creek Bed &
Breakfast
800-320-5007 or
406-222-8290
 As it has been since 1869, Mission
Ranch is a working ranch, raising quality Black Angus cattle. Staying
at the Bed & Breakfast offers you a unique opportunity to fly fish,
whether on our private spring creek or on the banks of the Yellowstone
River, take advantage of many nearby recreational activities, or just
enjoy the authentic simplicity of ranch life.
Guest house $150
Upstairs suite
$140-170
Guest bedroom
$100-125
Web site: www.missioncreekbandb.com
Paradise Gateway Bed
& Breakfast
800-541-4113
406-333-4063
 Paradise Gateway offers beautiful
bed and breakfast accommodations with access to the Yellowstone River.
Each room has a private bath, and both "hearty" and "light" breakfast menus are available. (Some of our clients
stay here just for the cinnamon rolls!) The folks at the Paradise Gateway
also book a guest cabin on the adjoining property (see the Cabins listing
below).
$85-250
Web site: www.paradisegateway.com
Yellowstone Country
Bed & Breakfast
406-333-4917
 Located
on the Yellowstone River, convenient to the spring creeks and Yellowstone
Park. Stay in your own private 2 bedroom log cabin, and fish the Yellowstone
from the back yard or try the private pond. Enjoy a full breakfast in
the ranch kitchen or pick up a continental basket to enjoy in your cabin.
$150 for 2 guests,
$15/each additional guest
Web site: www.yellowstonebb.com
Vacation
Homes
And Cabins
Loch Leven Fishermen's Cabin
406-222-7001
The perfect spot for anglers to come back and enjoy all
Paradise Valley has to offer... including free swimming at
Chico Hot Springs! A two minute walk to the river will enable fishermen to catch the last evening hours of the hatch before returning to a great shower, dish TV, gas grille, and a comfy living room. With two bedrooms (one with a Queen size bed, the other with two twin beds), full kitchen, and a couch this cabin is ideal for 3-4 people. Also equipped with washer/dryer. Well behaved pets are more than welcome! Call Andy anytime.
$185 a night, 1100.00/week (3 day min. stay preferred)
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Shield's River Fisherman's Cabin
406-223-1055
 Fisherman who want to fish private water in located in their backyard should rent this spot! Several 18 inch browns have been caught on this property! Located just 10 minutes from Livingston on the Shield's River, you'll enjoy the peaceful serenity this property has to offer!
$Nightly rentals priced to sell! (Call for exact figures)...
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Yellowstone River Cabin
406-570-8080
Located within a rock's throw of the Yellowstone River, this cabin is only 4 miles north of Yellowstone Park. The cabin features a full kitchen with all dishes and utensils provided. Just outside the spacious patio you will find a large fire pit with plenty of seating for all your friends and family. You will love the stunning views and relaxing atmosphere we have to offer. The cabin was built in 2001 and newly remodeled as of March 01, 2006. Call Marty anytime...
$250 a night, $1400.00/week (3 day min. stay)
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Luxury Mountain Cabin
415-305-3149
 Looking for the perfect Mountain get-a-way? This Rustic stone and wood cabin is located on 20 acres of private praise land. The mountain views are incredible, as you'll be surrounded by the Crazy, Gallatin, and Absaroka Mountains. Add in a dash of luxury with beautiful pitched ceilings, 800+ square feet open floor, a full kitchen, basic cookware, A BBQ, a fire pit outside, and you'll be roughing it in style! No smoking, no pets please.
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Elliott House
406-222-2055
 Located in a quiet neighborhood
in Livingston, the Elliott House is just two blocks from the downtown
historic district, so restaurants, art galleries, and other shopping are
within easy walking distance. Decorated with regional art and antiques,
the house is an historic structure, but it has been completely refurbished
and offers cable TV, a washer/dryer, and phone service.
3-night minimum stay, discounts
available for stays of a week or more and in the off season
$125 for
2 guests, $20/each additional guest
Web site: http://elliott.montana.com
Johnstad's Log Guest
House
406-333-9003
 Johnstad's Guest House is located
adjacent to their bed & breakfast, 17 miles south of Livingston. The
Guest House is fully furnished with a kitchen, living room with TV/VCR,
3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and laundry facilities. It will easily accommodate
6 guests, and it is a short walk away from the Yellowstone River.
$165 for 2 guests,
$20/each additional guest
Web site: www.johnstadsbb.com
Paradise Gateway Cabins
800-541-4113
406-333-4063
 The folks at Paradise Gateway
book three separate guest cabins, located near the B & B, just south
of Emigrant. One of these cabins offers a full kitchen, a laundry room, a large living
room with TV and VCR, and will sleep up to 6 guests. A continental breakfast
is delivered to the cabin each morning.
$160-250 for 2
guests, $20/each additional guest
Web site: www.paradisegateway.com
Cabin In Paradise
406-333-4323
Completely redone over the 2005-2006 winter, the cabin has a comfort you would expect in such a breathtaking valley. It accommodates four comfortably with a kitchenette and private yard. It sits in the foot hills around Old Chico and is only 1 mile away from Chico Hot Springs Resort and only 37 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. Numerous mountain trails are also within minutes of the front door.
$150 per night
Email Edie Mellgren at: ediem@wispwest.net
Pine Creek Store &
Cabins
406-222-3628
The Pine Creek Store is located
about 10 miles south of Livingston, near the Pine Creek access on the
Yellowstone. There are several options for accommodations: all of the
cabins have kitchens-some
have private baths, while others offer lots of room for larger groups,
but share a bath house. There is also a small general store and an excellent
café on the premises.
$69
River Inn Yellowstone
Cabins
888-669-6993 or
406-222-2429
The River Inn cabins are located
right on the Yellowstone, just a few miles south of Livingston. The "Calamity
Jane"cabin has one queen bed, private bath/shower and kitchen, and
great views of
the river. Also available is the "Annie Oakley", a more rustic
cabin.
"Calamity
Jane" cabin: $105/night, $630/week
"Annie Oakley"
cabin: $85/night, $510/week
Mountain Home Montana
Vacation Rentals
800-550-4589
or 406-586-4589
If none of these individual
vacation home listings fit your needs, we recommend that you talk to the
crew at Mountain Home in Bozeman. They offer a wide variety of carefully
selected properties, and their friendly, professional service will make
sure are matched up with a home that will make your vacation especially
memorable. Be sure to let them know that the Yellowstone Angler
sent you!
 
Web Site: www.mountain-home.com
Resorts
Chico Hot Springs Resort
406-333-4933
The facilities at Chico don't
fit into the categories listed
above, as they offer a wide variety of different types of accommodations.
All rate quotes are for the prime season (June 1-September 30).
Web site: www.chicohotsprings.com
Main Lodge
 The
Main Lodge is the central building of the resort, with the Chico Inn restaurant
downstairs, and the pools and saloon next door. The Main Lodge was built
in 1900, so the rooms are small and have single or double beds, and not
all rooms have a private bath. There are also a few rooms in the Main
Lodge with additional amenities.
Room with private
bath: $79-89
Room
with shared bath: $49-64
Fancier
rooms: $112-159
Lower Lodge
The
Lower Lodge is a new building, located across the front lawn from the
main lodge.
This two story
structure has rooms with queen beds and full baths, suites with kitchenettes,
a meeting room, and fitness room.
Rooms:
$112
Suites:
$169-209
Fisherman's
Lodge
The Fisherman's
Lodge is a modern motel unit located on the hill above the lower lodge.
Each room has two queen beds.
Rooms:
$99-159
Chico also offers
several rustic log cabins, as well as several chalets, cottages and houses
in various locations at the resort.
Log
Cabins: $75-85
Chalets,
Cottages, Houses: $169-325
Guest
Ranches
Another option
for accommodations would be a traditional guest ranch. This is a good
option for anglers accompanied by a family or non-fishing spouse who wants
other organized activities (like horseback riding or hiking) to be available.
Most of these ranches have some
"back door" fishing, but you are also much farther from Livingston
and some of the other fishing we will recommend, so you will be driving
longer distances to go fishing. These guest ranches are very popular,
and you must book early to get space in prime time during July and August.
Fishermen need to remember that when staying at these guest ranches, your
meal schedule is not as flexible. However you often can arrange for them
to keep a "hot plate" for you if you will be fishing late and
miss dinner.
Mountain
Sky Guest Ranch
800-548-3392
 Mountain Sky is
a beautiful facility located on Big Creek, abut 30 miles south of Livingston.
It offers deluxe accommodations, superb cuisine, and a wide range of recreational
opportunities-horseback riding, hiking, tennis courts, a heated pool,
volleyball, and horseshoes. Angling parents with younger children will
appreciate the kids program. There is a pond on the ranch for the kids
and casting practice, and Big Creek offers excellent small stream fishing
for wild cutthroats by the ranch, and some very nice browns in the lower
reaches.
Peak Season: June 11th - August 27th
Adults:
$2940-3640/week
Children
7-12: $2450-2975/week
Children
under 6: $1925-2240/week
Adults Only : May 1st - June 11th &
August 27th - October 15th
$335 per person/per night
Web site: www.mtnsky.com
The 63
Ranch
406-222-0570
 The 63 Ranch is
located on Little Mission Creek, just southeast of Livingston, between
the Yellowstone and Boulder drainages. This is majestic country, and worth
the drive alone. Accommodations and food are very nice and they have a
first class riding program. Access to the spectacular Absaroka-Beartooth
Wilderness is right out the back door. There is some fishing on Mission
Creek at the ranch, but this is a small stream up this high, with smaller
fish. Farther downstream, on main Mission Creek are more good fishing
opportunities. Also, it's only a 10-mile drive to get over to the West
Boulder river, or about 10 miles to get back to Livingston and the Yellowstone
River.
Adults:
$1495/week
Children
6-11: $1295/week
Children
4-5: $625/week
Children
3 and under: $200/week
Web site: www.63ranch.com |
