LOCATION

Accessible year-round, Big Hole River Retreat is nestled along the Big Hole River near the BeaverheadDeerlodge National Forest, the largest National Forest in Montana. A few minutes to the south, Melrose, Montana, is a small fishing town with a post office, restaurant, gas station, and fly shop halfway between Dillon and Butte, Montana. The town is known among anglers as a put-in and take-out. This area is famous for trout fishing, but there are many ghost towns and historical sites to explore if fishing is not your passion.

Wise River, Montana, is less than 30 minutes northwest and is where the Wise River flows into the Big Hole River. The Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway starts in Wise River and runs south for 49± miles towards Polaris, Montana.

Butte, about 30 minutes from the property, is a larger Montana city offering commercial air service.

Dillon is about 30 minutes south and boasts a historic downtown and blue-ribbon fly fishing on the Beaverhead River.

Bozeman, home to Montana State University, is an hour and 40± minutes east of the property and is surrounded by outdoor recreation opportunities. Dive into Bozeman’s thriving arts and culture communities, from festivals, farmer’s markets, and museums to symphonies, theaters, and art galleries.

Two hours to the northwest, Missoula is a city where solitude, wilderness, and adventure are only minutes from gourmet restaurants, funky local shops, and a fantastic music scene. Missoula is home to the University of Montana.

Getting There

Big Hole River Retreat is a little over 30 minutes from Wise River Airport for private air travel. Wise River Airport offers a 4,050’ runway and a 1,234’ runway. Bert Mooney Airport is also a little over 30 minutes away in Butte, Montana, and is serviced by Delta for commercial air travel. BozemanYellowstone International Airport, Montana’s biggest airport with direct flights to 23 cities, is a little over an hour and a half to the east. With direct flights to 14 cities, Missoula Montana Airport is a little over two hours northwest.

6 Big Hole River Retreat | Melrose, Montana