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Paws Up is a 37,000 acre working Montana ranch. In addition to the over three hundred head of resident elk, you're very likely to see a couple hundred head of stunning Black Angus cows roaming the rolling pastures of the Ranch. The Lipson family has bred, raised and maintained Black Angus cattle for over thirteen years. 

The expansive property is a haven for authentic Montana dude ranch activities like trail riding chuck wagons and cattle drives. You'll also enjoy a vast menu of wilderness adventures of all kinds. We offer fly-fishing on the legendary Blackfoot River(10 miles of which flow through the Ranch), rappelling off cliffs memorialized by Lewis & Clark, 16 stations of sporting clays shooting, whitewater rafting, ATV riding, and a host of programmed activities for kids.

What differentiates Paws Up from a Montana guest ranch is our commitment to luxury. We are Montana's premier luxury ranch resort offering first-class service and luxurious accommodations and amenities. At Paws Up, once you dismount, you'll step into a world of incomparable creature comforts featuring gourmet cuisine, decadent spa treatments, personalized service, and amenities such as flat-screen TVs, wireless internet, in-home laundry, heated bathroom floors, rain showers, organic spa products and hot tubs.

From our private luxury homes and luxury tents to our attentive, anticipatory service, getting away to the wilds of a Montana ranch is no longer about roughing it. The Resort at Paws Up is truly The Last Best Place.

Good to know

  • Works with travel agents?

    yes

  • Belongs to

    Virtuoso, Signature Travel Network, Andrew Harper

  • Good time to go

    Guests love visiting the ranch in the summer time during the warmer months; however, if you want nice weather, slightly lower rates, visit in April/May or Sept/Oct.

Lowdown

  • Owner(s)

    Lipson

  • Manager(s)

    Tim Johnson

  • Address

    40060 Paws Up Road, Greenough, Montana, USA, 59823

  • Tel

    800-473-0601

  • Fax

    406-244-5242

  • Capacity

    225

  • Open

    Jan, Apr-Oct, Dec - view details

  • Nightly rate

    $1035-2955 - view details

  • Ranch Type

    Luxury Dude Ranch, Guest Ranch

  • Great for

    Romance, Action & adventure, Peace & quiet, Pampering, Solitude, Diverse scenery, People of all ages

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Highs

  • Top 20 People’s Choice list for U.S. Hideaways by Andrew Harper; Chosen most wine-friendly restaurants by Wine Enthusiast Magazine
  • Max makes this riding program stand out. With an indoor arena, a man with many years of riding, ranching and training experience, even the most acclaimed horseman will garner knowledge
  • This is an ideal stay for individuals who want a resort-style stay in the wide open Montana landscape with privacy. You are situated in your own personal luxury home or luxury tent - poignantly decorated
  • Individual accommodations and event scheduling allows your individual group privacy from other Paws Up patrons
  • During your "glamping" experience, you will enjoy a personal butler, chef, and gorgeous common area

Lows

  • The overall feel is that of a hotel as opposed to the warmth and welcome feeling of a dude ranch stay; the service is certainly 5-star and you will feel like the ranch is yours
  • There is no "lodge" setting; however, there is a gathering area if you'd like and the Bull Barn is ideal for retreats and large functions
 

Summer Season Rates & Booking

  • Open

    Jun-Aug

  • Nightly rate

    $1035-2955

  • Minimum stay

    4 days

  • Preferred arrival day

    Any day is fine

  • Preferred depart day

    Any day is fine

  • Booking Policy

  • Luxury Camping at Paws Up is available seasonally from May 23 through September 30. River Camp, Creekside Camp and Pinnacle Camp also have larger "tent-suites" that can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. Nightly Rates for each luxury resort accommodation listed are for two (2) adults (double occupancy) and include Three Meals Per Day (Full American Meal Plan) per person. Nightly Rate also includes one (1) round-trip airport transfer from/to Missoula (a $150 value) per unit, on-property transportation, snacks, amenities in the accommodation and private access to explore 37,000 acres of pristine Montana mountains, rivers and meadows. Rate for additional occupancy above 2 adults is an additional $130 per adult, and $75 per child age 4-11 on the Full American Meal Plan. Children 3 years of age or under stay and eat at no charge. Meals at each camp (Tent City, River Camp, Creekside Camp) are served exclusively at their respective Dining Pavilions. An 18% resort fee per night covers all lodging services, meal plan dining, and all service gratuities. Montana's 7% lodging tax will be added to the nightly room rate. Rates are based on availability, subject to change, and are not valid with any other promotion. All reservations are subject to a 60-day cancellation policy. To confirm your reservation, we ask for a 2-night deposit of your total reservation amount. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival. If you cancel your reservation more than 60 days before your arrival, we will refund your full deposit, less a transaction fee that is 10% of the deposit amount. If you must cancel fewer than 60 days prior to your arrival, your stay is non-refundable. Within 60 days prior to your arrival, no rate adjustments will be made for cancellation of a portion of the reserved stay, reduction in size of party, or shortening the length of stay. Reservations made inside 60 days prior to arrival must be 100% prepaid at the time of booking.

  • Included FREE in your stay

  • meals, ranch shuttle, tax, gratuity, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily for two adults, access to fitness center, disc golf, access to extensive hiking trails, geocaching, fishing equipment, horseshoes, volleyball, badminton, group yoga classes, pony rides, inflatable watercraft for children, croquet, basketball, playground, bonfire/s'more's, activities in The Lewis & Clark Reception Barn, books, games, dvd rentals, internet access

  • Extras

  • Tax

    7% state occupancy tax

  • Gratuity

    18% of room rate to cover all service gratuities

Winter Season Rates & Booking  

  • Open

    Jan, Apr-May, Sep-Oct, Dec

  • Nightly rate

    $800-2281

  • Minimum stay

    2 days

  • Preferred arrival day

    Any day is fine

  • Preferred depart day

    Any day is fine

  • Booking Policy

  • Luxury Camping at Paws Up is available seasonally from May 23 through September 30. River Camp, Creekside Camp and Pinnacle Camp also have larger "tent-suites" that can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. Nightly Rates for each luxury resort accommodation listed are for two (2) adults (double occupancy) and include Three Meals Per Day (Full American Meal Plan) per person. Nightly Rate also includes one (1) round-trip airport transfer from/to Missoula (a $150 value) per unit, on-property transportation, snacks, amenities in the accommodation and private access to explore 37,000 acres of pristine Montana mountains, rivers and meadows. Rate for additional occupancy above 2 adults is an additional $130 per adult, and $75 per child age 4-11 on the Full American Meal Plan. Children 3 years of age or under stay and eat at no charge. Meals at each camp (Tent City, River Camp, Creekside Camp) are served exclusively at their respective Dining Pavilions. An 18% resort fee per night covers all lodging services, meal plan dining, and all service gratuities. Montana's 7% lodging tax will be added to the nightly room rate. Rates are based on availability, subject to change, and are not valid with any other promotion. All reservations are subject to a 60-day cancellation policy. To confirm your reservation, we ask for a 2-night deposit of your total reservation amount. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival. If you cancel your reservation more than 60 days before your arrival, we will refund your full deposit, less a transaction fee that is 10% of the deposit amount. If you must cancel fewer than 60 days prior to your arrival, your stay is non-refundable. Within 60 days prior to your arrival, no rate adjustments will be made for cancellation of a portion of the reserved stay, reduction in size of party, or shortening the length of stay. Reservations made inside 60 days prior to arrival must be 100% prepaid at the time of booking.

  • Included FREE in your stay

  • meals, ranch shuttle, tax, gratuity, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily for two adults, access to fitness center, disc golf, access to extensive hiking trails, geocaching, fishing equipment, horseshoes, volleyball, badminton, group yoga classes, pony rides, inflatable watercraft for children, croquet, basketball, playground, bonfire/s'more's, activities in The Lewis & Clark Reception Barn, books, games, dvd rentals, internet access

  • Extras

  • Tax

    7% of room rate for state occupancy tax

  • Gratuity

    18% of room rate to cover all service gratuities

Environmental & Social Practices

  • Environment

  • At Paws Up, we engage in many of the familiar practices of conscientious, green resorts in Montana: earth-friendly cleaning products, energy efficient lights, organic bath products and the option for guests to re-use linens. But we don't stop there. We have made some significant environmental commitments including catch-and-release fishing and sustainable farming practices. We believe, with responsible stewardship of the land, we can keep the "Best" in The Last Best Place.

    Listed below are some of our green initiatives:

        "Farm to Table" Dining at Pomp and Trough
        Employee Transportation Program
        Xeriscape Landscaping at All Homes
        Re-Use of Existing Buildings
        Energy Efficiency - Lighting and Energy Star Appliances
        Water Conservation - Voluntary Re-Use of Linens
        Catch & Release Only Fishing
        Sustainable Products in our Gift Shop
        EO Organic In-Room Bath Products
        Recycling Program
        Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

  • Food

  • Drawing from the agricultural wealth of Montana and the West, the Chef at Paws Up creates refined rustic ranch cuisine that articulately blends the most sophisticated culinary techniques with the freshest meats, produce and ingredients available. Huckleberries picked from the slopes of surrounding mountains might complement a breakfast of French toast and hand-made sausage. Fresh Rocky Mountain trout, sauteed with herbs, may be paired with an exquisite Napa Valley Chardonnay. Enjoy the atmosphere at either of our two on-property Montana restaurants. Or, soak up the rustic luxury of Paws Up at a lavish barbeque where guests may indulge in a flight of vintage Pinot Noirs as dinner sizzles nearby. Every sense is excited. Every meal brings new adventure.

  • Conservation

  • Paws Up is a 37,000-acre working Montana ranch. In addition to the over three hundred head of resident elk, you're very likely to see a couple hundred head of stunning Black Angus cows roaming the rolling pastures of the Ranch. The Lipson family has bred, raised and maintained Black Angus cattle for over thirteen years.

    The expansive property is a haven for authentic Montana dude ranch activities like trail riding, chuck wagons and cattle drives. You'll also enjoy a vast menu of wilderness adventures of all kinds. We offer fly-fishing on the legendary Blackfoot River (10 miles of which flow through the Ranch), rappelling off cliffs memorialized by Lewis & Clark, 16 stations of sporting clays shooting, whitewater rafting, ATV riding and a host of programmed activities for kids.

    What differentiates Paws Up from a Montana guest ranch is our commitment to luxury. We are Montana's premier luxury ranch resort offering first-class service and luxurious accommodations and amenities. At Paws Up, once you dismount, you'll step into a world of incomparable creature comforts featuring gourmet cuisine, decadent spa treatments, personalized service, and amenities such as flat-screen TVs, wireless Internet, in-home laundry, heated bathroom floors, rain showers, organic spa products and hot tubs.

    From our private luxury homes and luxury tents to our attentive, anticipatory service, getting away to the wilds of a Montana ranch is no longer about roughing it. The Resort at Paws Up is truly The Last Best Place.

Weather
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Avg Temp (°F):

 293642546472838171584032

Avg Rainfall (in):

 1.40.80.60.91.72.50.911.1111.2

Lowdown

  • Elevation

    3786 ft.

  • Remote Location

 

Nearest Airports

  • Missoula International Airport (MSO), Missoula

  • Nearest town / city

    Missoula

  • Distance to ranch

    35 miles

  • Time to ranch

    30 mins

  • Airlines

    Delta, United, Skywest, Allegiant, Horizon, Northwest, Alaska

  • Ranch shuttle

    included in rate

Private Air travel

  • Nearest town / city

    Missoula

  • Travel by

    Helicopter, Airplane

  • Distance to ranch

    35 miles

Nearest Town / City

  • Missoula

  • Population

    107,320

  • Distance

    35 miles

  • Time from ranch

    30 mins

  • Facilities

    grocery store, pharmacy, church, school, post office, medical clinic, hospital, bank, atm, gas station, museum

  • Shopping

    small hometown necessity shops, boutique shops, malls, western wear
 

Our riding stands out

  • Authentic, Real, Knowledgeable - our head wrangler has many years training in reining, ranching and natural horsemanship
  • Equestrian Center - ride in our indoor center year round - lessons, cattle sorting and more
  • Professional and can cater to any level of rider - including those fearful of horses

Our horses

  • guest horses

    45

  • horse types

    Quarterhorse

Our Riding

  • Riding Freedom

    Private rides can be catered to the guests' desires. We have done private rides with picnic lunches, wine, etc

Lowdown

  • Type of riding

    Western Riding

  • Riding opportunities for

    Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced

  • Most riders are

    Beginner

  • Rides are grouped by

    Age, Ability, Pace of Ride, Rides tailored to guest requests, Rides dictated by ranch work, Families Ride Together

  • Max riders per ride

    10

  • Wranglers per ride

    2

  • Pace of ride

    Walk, Trot

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You'll enjoy

  • hours in the Saddle

    Morning - 2 hours, Afternoon - 2 hours, Evening - n/a

  • Riding

    Openly through property, On specified trails
 

Riding Lessons

  • Details

    lessons are additional

  • Lessons given by

    horse trainer

  • Lessons located

    in the arena
  • Our lesson program can be catered to fit the guest’s skill set and interests. Whether guests are already advanced riders or have never been on a horse we can cater to their needs.

Cattle work - pasture gathers

  • When

    Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

  • Frequency

    Daily

  • No. of yearlings

    40

  • Interaction

    Guests participate
  • A highlight is moving the cattle into the arena and then learning the finer points of horsemanship and stockmanship by Max.

Pack Trips

  • Details

    specialized outfitter, overnight trips, weekly trips, remote , luxury

Arena Work

  • Type

    indoor arena, outdoor arena

  • Activities

    sorting, roping from the ground
  • Lessons at the Equestrian center run the gamut from basic horsemanship to advanced, reining, cattle work including ranch sorting, cattle, roping

Horsemanship Clinic

  • Details

    Additionally charged, Clinics occur in the arena

Sample Riding Itinerary

  • The Resort accommodates all levels of riders and your itinerary can be created by the guest prior to arrival. Experienced riders or those wanting a deeper look into horsemanship, you can ride with Max and receive one-on-one attention - ranching, cattle work, reining, roping, barrel racing and more. If you're interested in a more leisure scenic trail ride, enjoy a relaxing ride with one of our wranglers. We accommodate families wanting to ride together to individuals wanting more attention.
     

Setting

  • Private Land - 20,000-40,000 (acres)

  • 7-10 miles of Blackfoot River running through the property, ranchland surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, open fields, Cottonwoods, Ponderosa Pine

Drawing from the agricultural wealth of Montana and the West, the Chef at Paws Up creates refined rustic ranch cuisine that articulately blends the most sophisticated culinary techniques with the freshest meats, produce and ingredients available.

Huckleberries picked from the slopes of surrounding mountains might complement a breakfast of French toast and hand-made sausage. Fresh Rocky Mountain trout, sauteed with herbs, may be paired with an exquisite Napa Valley Chardonnay. Enjoy the atmosphere at either of our two on-property Montana restaurants. Or, soak up the rustic luxury of Paws Up at a lavish barbeque where guests may indulge in a flight of vintage Pinot Noirs as dinner sizzles nearby. Every sense is excited. Every meal brings new adventure

Good to know

Alcohol

available for purchase

Snacking

Stocked refrigerator

Lowdown

  • Enjoy

    Gourmet, Ranch-style

  • Meals served

    family style, meals roll with days activities

  • Enjoy dining in

    nature settings, patio, dining room (casual attire), bar & grille, in-room dining, private dinners

  • You'll definitely love

    ranch garden, organic produce, locally grown produce

  • Dietary restrictions catered for include

    lactose intolerant, vegans, vegetarians

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Guest Favorites

  • Leg of Lamb
  • Savory chicken breast
 

Your Chef

  • Your dedicated chef is Pat Combs


Sample Menu

    ~Starters~
    Montana Green Lentil Soup
    Bison Summer Sausage, Roasted Morels, Sage Crema

    Paws Up Ranch Caesar Salad
    Hearts of Romaine, Smoked Trout Cake, Lemon, Crouton

    Warm Frisee Salad
    Bison Short Rib Dumplings, Mine Shaft Blue Cheese, Port Vinaigrette

    Cast Iron Roasted Quail
    Western Hedgehog Mushrooms, Spaghetti Squash, Cipollini Vinaigrette

    Great Northern Cattle Co. Beef Tenderloin
    Chanterelle Mushrooms, Stinging Nettles, Mountina Cream

    ~Entrees~
    Wild Mushroom Pie
    Buckwheat Porridge, Midnight Moon Cheese, Root Spinach
    Matsutake Griddle Cake

    Griddled Paradise Valley Rainbow Trout
    Great Plains Spelt, Farmer’s Cheese, Ice Spinach
    Smoked Almond Browned Butter

    Hearth Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast
    Rattlesnake Bean Stew, Smoked Bacon, Sorrel Salad, Crispy Fiddlehead Fern

    Flame Grilled Angus Striploin
    Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Ramps, Dutch Oven Mushrooms
    Demi Glace

    Dried Black Trumpet Crusted Elk Loin
    Steel Cut Oat Porridge, Carr Valley Mobay Cheese, Smoked Kohlrabi
    Dried Cherry Demi Glace

    Dutch Oven Roasted Bison Pot Roast
    Bacon, Potatoes, Mushrooms, Parsnips, Crispy Leeks, Horseradish Cream
     

Children at the Ranch

Great for children aged 4 and over



Our 37,000-acre ranch resort features a pristine Rocky Mountain environment most kids only see on TV. Supervised, age-appropriate activities include everything from horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking and fishing to nature education, wrangler activities and wildlife appreciation.

The Paws Up "Kids Corps of Discovery" is held seven days a week. Full and half-day programs are available for children ages 5 to 12. Activities include a trip to a ghost town, a day of fun in the sun at the Paws Up lake house, authentic ranch experiences and more

Detailed Activities

  • Games

    scavenger/treasure hunts, horseshoes, badminton, pool table

  • Riding based activities

    animal care, horse care, pony rides, arena riding, trail riding

Paws Up Ranch is located in the heart of the picturesque Blackfoot Valley, 30 miles northeast of Missoula, in Greenough, Montana. The beginning of the ranch itself dates back to the homesteader days of the late 1800s. The history of the land goes back even farther to the time when the Blackfoot River served as a transportation corridor for Nez Perce, Flathead and Blackfeet Indians; then later on fur trappers, miners and loggers. The Indians called the river "Cokalahishkit" which means "the river of the road to the buffalo."

Captain Meriwether Lewis, the first celebrity known to follow the well-worn Indian trail along the Big Blackfoot, arrived in July of 1806, on his return trip of the famed Lewis & Clark Expedition. Although no paparazzi were on hand to memorialize Captain Lewis's travels through land that would become the future Paws Up, it is believed that he climbed a tall, craggy rock formation in the rushing waters at the confluence of the Blackfoot and Clearwater rivers. From that vantage point, he would have looked forward up the trail that would take him onward to the next leg of his memorable trek.

The Lindbergh Cattle Company took over the ranch in the year 1965. Brothers Land and Jon Lindbergh, sons of the celebrated aviator, owned the property for the next 21 years, longer than any other owners.  The year 1997 heralded new owners, Dave and Nadine Lipson, who purchased the ranch that had now expanded to 10,000 deeded acres and 27,000 leased acres. Arriving from Colorado, they brought with them a herd of superior horses, the desire to build a first-class Black Angus seed stock operation, and their beloved ranch name. "Paws Up" was originally inspired by those over friendly, wriggling dogs who greet visitors by putting their paws up in the air while their tails thump the floor a mile a minute. A member of the Lipson clan brought the name to life with the highly recognizable paw logo.

Lowdown

  • Ranch established

    Late 1800's

  • Guest ranch since

    2005

Our Staff

  • Friendly
  • Authentic
  • Skilled
  • We have 8 wranglers on our staff

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Owner Info

  • Owner - Lipson

  • Languages spoken

    english

  • Please contact us for additional information on the Lipson family.

Our Managers

  • Manager - Tim Johnson

  • With ranch since

    2010

  • Languages spoken

    english

Our Wranglers

  • Wrangler - Mike Doud

  • Hometown

    Montana

  • Languages spoken

    english
  • A ranch is only as good as its wrangler...and we've got the best in Montana. Mike Doud is a cowboy in every sense of the word. He is the driving force behind our authentic cattle drives, junior wrangler activities, trail rides and equestrian lessons. Mike is a native Montanan, and started ranching in 1970. He has trained countless horses and stock dogs. He still competes in team roping rodeo events in local Montana arenas.

Rooms & Rates

  • Room type | nameSummer ratesWinter rates

  • House | Meadow Home$1160$800-$890

    • Description

      Conveniently located near the Village at Paws Up, these Montana guest ranch accommodations are rich in comfort and western style. With approximately 1,300 square feet of living area, these spacious luxury homes provide plenty of room to roam. Each Meadow Home has two large bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a laundry room, and a four-person hot tub. The fully equipped kitchen offers everything you need, including range; refrigerator; microwave and dishwasher. The great room features well-appointed furnishings and a flat-screen TV with satellite prog

    • Rooms

      2

    • Max occupancy

      4

    • Prices listed are

      per couple

    • Minimum stay

      no minimum

    • Bathrooms

      Private bathroom

    • Amenities

      fridge, microwave, hair dryer, seating area, plush bathrobes, air conditioning, washer / dryer

    • Entertainment

      tv, dvd, cable / satellite tv, hot tub

  • House | Big Timber Home - 1bed + loft$1660$1030-$1240

    • Description

      These Montana vacation homes are available in three sizes: 1 bed (plus loft)/1 bath, 2 bed/2 bath and 3 bed/2 bath accommodating four to eight guests. Each Big Timber Home features a master suite rich in western chic décor and a charming lofted bedroom. The rustic contemporary kitchen opens up to a great room with soaring lofted ceiling, plush leather seating and an inviting wood-burning stove or grand stone fireplace. The exquisitely appointed master suite has plenty of space to stretch out as well as a big master bathroom with a roomy, Mon

    • Rooms

      2

    • Max occupancy

      4

    • Prices listed are

      per couple

    • Minimum stay

      no minimum

    • Bathrooms

      Private bathroom

    • Amenities

      fridge, microwave, hair dryer, seating area, plush bathrobes, air conditioning, wood fireplace, washer / dryer

    • Entertainment

      tv, dvd, cable / satellite tv, hot tub

  • House | Big Timber Home - 2 bed$1910$1170-$1415

    • Description

      These Montana vacation homes are available in three sizes: 1 bed (plus loft)/1 bath, 2 bed/2 bath and 3 bed/2 bath accommodating four to eight guests. Each Big Timber Home features a master suite rich in western chic décor and a charming lofted bedroom. The rustic contemporary kitchen opens up to a great room with soaring lofted ceiling, plush leather seating and an inviting wood-burning stove or grand stone fireplace. The exquisitely appointed master suite has plenty of space to stretch out as well as a big master bathroom with a roomy, Mon

    • Rooms

      2

    • Max occupancy

      6

    • Prices listed are

      per couple

    • Minimum stay

      no minimum

    • Bathrooms

      Private bathroom

    • Amenities

      fridge, microwave, hair dryer, seating area, plush bathrobes, air conditioning, wood fireplace, washer / dryer

    • Entertainment

      tv, dvd, cable / satellite tv, hot tub

  • House | Big Timber Home - 3 bed$2415$1445-$1769

    • Description

      These Montana vacation homes are available in three sizes: 1 bed (plus loft)/1 bath, 2 bed/2 bath and 3 bed/2 bath accommodating four to eight guests. Each Big Timber Home features a master suite rich in western chic décor and a charming lofted bedroom. The rustic contemporary kitchen opens up to a great room with soaring lofted ceiling, plush leather seating and an inviting wood-burning stove or grand stone fireplace. The exquisitely appointed master suite has plenty of space to stretch out as well as a big master bathroom with a roomy, Mon

    • Rooms

      3

    • Max occupancy

      8

    • Prices listed are

      per couple

    • Minimum stay

      no minimum

    • Bathrooms

      Private bathroom

    • Amenities

      fridge, microwave, hair dryer, seating area, plush bathrobes, air conditioning, wood fireplace, washer / dryer

    • Entertainment

      tv, dvd, cable / satellite tv, hot tub

  • House | Wilderness Estate$2955$1745-$2147

    • Description

      Escape to a wonderland of palatial rustic glamour at The Wilderness Estates at Paws Up, a collection of luxury ranch homes nestled a world away from the everyday at our breathtaking Montana resort. Whatever you can imagine is at your fingertips. Total indulgence. Complete relaxation. A secluded wilderness sanctuary, all discretely hidden behind gated chaparrals. Your expansive luxury ranch accommodation comes complete with panoramic vistas, uber-privacy and an extensive list of features including a great room with a soaring vaulted ceiling, a c

    • Rooms

      3

    • Max occupancy

      8

    • Prices listed are

      per couple

    • Minimum stay

      no minimum

    • Bathrooms

      Private bathroom

    • Amenities

      fridge, microwave, hair dryer, seating area, plush bathrobes, air conditioning, wood fireplace, washer / dryer

    • Entertainment

      tv, dvd, cable / satellite tv, hot tub, jetted tub in bath

  • House | Morris Ranch House$2360$1520-$2336

    • Description

      The Morris Ranch House is a historic four-bedroom, Montana resort vacation home that is the ultimate mountain retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Situated among towering cottonwoods - adjacent to the picturesque Elk Creek - this classic Montana resort vacation home offers privacy and seclusion to those looking to escape to the rolling and timbered pastureland of Big Sky Country. With four bedrooms, five total bathrooms (3 full/2 half) and all the modern conveniences of home, this beautiful accommodation is perfect for large mul

    • Rooms

      4

    • Max occupancy

      8

    • Prices listed are

      per couple

    • Minimum stay

      no minimum

    • Bathrooms

      Private bathroom

    • Amenities

      fridge, microwave, hair dryer, seating area, plush bathrobes, air conditioning, washer / dryer

    • Entertainment

      tv, dvd, cable / satellite tv, hot tub

  • House | Blackfoot River Lodge$2955$1877-$2366

    • Description

      Nestled in a beautiful private setting on the banks of the Blackfoot River, the newly renovated Blackfoot River Lodge blends the charm of an authentic Montana dude ranch cabin with exquisite western furnishings and décor. This four-bedroom, three-bathroom home features the following: master bedroom suite with an enormous master bath; private office; full, modern kitchen with slate flooring; dining room; living room with stone fireplace; laundry room; four decks and spectacular views of the mighty Blackfoot. This well-appointed Montana dude ranc

    • Rooms

      4

    • Max occupancy

      8

    • Prices listed are

      per couple

    • Minimum stay

      no minimum

    • Bathrooms

      Private bathroom

    • Amenities

      fridge, microwave, hair dryer, seating area, plush bathrobes, air conditioning, wood fireplace, washer / dryer

    • Entertainment

      tv, dvd, cable / satellite tv, hot tub

  • Luxury Tent | Moonlight Camp$1135-$1520n/a

    • Description

      Moonlight Camp is a collection of six safari-like luxury tents that allow guests to connect with the great outdoors without forgoing the amenities of a luxury resort. Situated at the foot of Lewis & Clark's famous Lookout Rock, and just a short stroll from the mighty Blackfoot River, Moonlight Camp has an impressive array of features and amenities including: The Last Best Bed®, private en-suite bathrooms, a gorgeous dining pavilion that serves haute grilled cuisine and a camping butler who caters to your every whim. Want to be at one with the m

    • Rooms

      2

    • Max occupancy

      4

    • Prices listed are

      per couple

    • Minimum stay

      no minimum

    • Bathrooms

      Private bathroom

    • Amenities

      hair dryer, plush bathrobes

  • Luxury Tent | Creekside Camp$1135-$1520n/a

    • Description

      We’ve given canvas a new classy cachet at Creekside Camp. This glamping experience is situated on the banks of the beautiful and pastoral Elk Creek and features six spacious tent suites: four two-bedroom suites and two one-bedroom suites. Each glamping tent comes with The Last Best Bed® and an en-suite bathroom with a vanity with two sinks and a large slate shower. Creekside Camp also has an architecturally impressive dining pavilion with a monumental stone-and-timber fireplace, as well as an outdoor fire pit – perfect for a night of stories an

    • Rooms

      2

    • Max occupancy

      4

    • Prices listed are

      per couple

    • Minimum stay

      no minimum

    • Bathrooms

      Private bathroom

    • Amenities

      hair dryer, plush bathrobes

  • Luxury Tent | Pinnacle Camp$1235-$1620n/a

    • Description

      Montana glamping has reached new heights. We’re proud to announce the newest and most luxurious camp at Paws Up, aptly named Pinnacle Camp. Situated on a bluff overlooking the confluence of the Blackfoot River and Elk Creek, this special camp offers one of the most breathtaking views on our 37,000-acre property. Pinnacle Camp features six large tent suites (including Tango Point, an exquisite honeymoon tent) that include spacious en-suite bathrooms with a jetted tub and shower, a plush dining pavilion, and a myriad of luxury resort amenities. I

    • Rooms

      2

    • Max occupancy

      4

    • Prices listed are

      per couple

    • Minimum stay

      no minimum

    • Bathrooms

      Private bathroom

    • Amenities

      hair dryer, plush bathrobes

  • Luxury Tent | River Camp$1035-$1290n/a

    • Description

      Imagine luxury camping on the banks of the legendary Blackfoot River. The soft music of the water lulls you gently to sleep while a blanket of stars twinkles overhead. Rise with the sun and cast your first fly into the pristine water. Now imagine luxury camping Paws Up-style – with your own well-appointed tent complete with The Last Best Bed®, electricity, spacious deck, nearby private master bathroom, twice-daily housekeeping service, scrumptious meals and even your own personal camping butler. River Camp features six tent suites and a dining

    • Rooms

      2

    • Max occupancy

      4

    • Prices listed are

      per couple

    • Minimum stay

      no minimum

    • Bathrooms

      Private bathroom

    • Amenities

      hair dryer, plush bathrobes

Services

Communications

  • wireless internet
  • telephone

    • Business Services

    • Executive business center
    • Conference center
    • computer and fax hookups
    • printers
    • common computer

      • Cell Networks

      • alltel
      • AT&T
      • verizon

Additional Services

  • Spa

    relaxation massage, deep tissue massage, rock treatments, couples massage, scrubs, manicures, facials, pedicures.

  • Corporate Retreats

    For groups of 100 & over. Whether you're planning a Montana corporate retreat, wedding, family reunion or other special event, The Resort at Paws Up offers an idyllic stage for memorable occasions. Depending on the size of your group, you may reserve individual Big Timber Homes or Wilderness Estates, our luxury tents, or all 52 units and the entire 37,000-acre ranch. For those who wish to conduct a little business along with pleasure, Paws Up offers meeting spaces for executive level summits and conferences as well as private dining areas for less formal business gatherings from 10 to 150 people.

  • Weddings

    We can cater for groups of 100 & over. With starlit skies and untouched wilderness, Paws Up provides a panoramic, awe-inspiring backdrop for one-of-a kind Montana weddings. Whether you envision a traditional black-tie affair, or a casual cowboy hitching, The Resort at Paws Up is the perfect venue for weddings in Montana of any style.

Onsite

Shopping

  • Introducing PUGS, a unique and sophisticated general store. From postcards, photo frames and Paws Up portraits, to apparel, adventure gear, and an extensive selection of spa products, you'll find something that will always remind you of your visit to Paws Up. Discover many Montana-made items plus western wear, fishing gear, exquisite jewelry, fascinating books and many of the wonderful home decor items as found in your home.

Outdoor Activities

  • climbing
  • mountain biking
  • Yoga
  • sporting clays
  • campouts
  • wagon rides
  • ATV Rentals - guided

    • Water based Activities

    • hot tub
    • lake water sports
    • river floating
    • whitewater rafting-adventure

      • Winter Activities  

      • cross-country skiing
      • snowmobiling
      • snowshoeing

        • Additional Activities

        • Horseback Riding, Fly-Fishing, River Adventures, ATV Tours, Sporting Clays, Ranch Activities, Zorb Ball, Lake Activities, Rappelling, Hot Air Ballooning, Geocaching, Archery, Kids Activities, Backcountry Camping, and Fishing
 

Fishing & Wildlife

  • Fishing

  • Types of fishing

    fly, river, equipment available

  • There's almost nothing in life that rivals the feeling of a hefty trout striking your fly, and the ensuing fight, headshakes and all. With that in mind, we'd like to welcome you to a slice of Montana fly fishing heaven. The Resort at Paws Up is an angler's retreat that's located within the golden triangle of western trout Montana fly fishing. It boasts a creel-full of legendary rivers on property or nearby — including the Blackfoot, Bitterroot, Missouri, and Clark Fork. So whether you're checking off a few more Montana rivers, or are ready to pioneer into some true trout wilderness, this is the place for you.

  • Wildlife and birding

  • Elk, Deer, Moose, Bald Eagles

Local Attractions

  • We've only highlighted attractions that may add to your stay!

  • Glacier National Park

  • Time from ranch

    3 hours

  • Rental car

    Required

  • Garnet Ghost Town

  • Montana’s most intact ghost town was never built to last. Garnet endures along with the spirits of the rugged gold miners and their families who carved a community in the heart of the Garnet Mountain Range at the end of the nineteenth century. In 1898, some 1,000 people knew Garnet as home. The town was a union town, with a strong miners’ union, the Garnet Western Labor Union, negotiating with mine owners for fair pay, working hours and safety rules. The union hall doubled as the town’s dance hall and resonated with dances, theater, harvest festivals and union meetings. But, by 1905, the gold was playing out and only 150 people remained. A raging fire in 1912 and hardships on the home front during World War I sent most of the remaining miners, wives and children packing . Garnet slowly slipped into obscurity, despite a brief renewal of mining in the Great Depression of the 1930s. Today, Garnet’s fame lies not in its gold, but in the rich history of the town and its emblematic hard-scrabble character. Garnet is quite different from the rip-roaring frontier gold-mining towns in Montana such as Bannack and Virginia City with their lawlessness, vigilantes, and extra-legal hangings. The ghosts of Garnet sleep well. For one thing, Garnet was settled three decades after these early placer-mining towns. The gold mines that gave rise to the town of Garnet were hard-rock mines that demanded entrepreneurs with access to industrial equipment. Hundreds of miners brought their families to live at the top of the long, steep grade from the Northern Pacific Railroad stop at Bearmouth. Many businesses thrived on Main Street. More than 50 children attended the school. The men worked hard, without electricity, with only steam engines and hand tools, removing more than 60,000 ounces of gold, 50,000 ounces of silver, and 60,000 ounces of copper before the rich veins of minerals were tapped out. Garnet was mostly left to the memories and the ghosts when the town’s remaining merchant, Frank Davey, died in 1947. The Bureau of Land Management and the Garnet Preservation Association work together to preserve many original buildings, including the stately Wells Hotel, for posterity. Behind the scenes at Garnet, workers stabilize the old buildings to keep them from falling down. The goal is to retain the ghostly nature of the abandoned buildings while preserving the roofs from caving in and the walls from giving away.

  • Distance

    5 miles

  • Time from ranch

    15 mins

  • Ranch shuttle

    50

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