Deer Lodge, Montana is the second oldest town in Montana and is located 25 miles north of Anaconda, MT and 68 miles southwest of Missoula, MT right off of I-90. Because of its rich Montana history, Deer Lodge is a wonderful place to come explore the outdoors and relive the olden days.
The Western Big Sky Inn is located just 2 blocks from the Broken Arrow Steakhouse and is near all of the great outdoor attractions so go out and have a good time! Check rooms and rates.
Historic Attractions
- Grant-Kohrs Historic Site - Tour the historic 1860's ranch for FREE and learn about roping steers, watch blacksmith demonstrations, and bounce along on a hayride.
- Montana Auto Museum
- Old Montana Prison - Tour the the Old Montana prison, built in 1800, for a look into the life of a prisoner.
- Montana Law Enforcement Museum
- Frontier Montana Museum
- Yesterday's Playthings (Toy Museum)
Outdoor Attractions and Activities
- Arrow Stone Park - offers a boat ramp with fishing access to the Clark Ford River, picnic tables, and walking trails
- Water Sports such as fishing, swimming, and boating. Fishing is very successful in Deer Lodge, Montana.
- Rock Creek Lake
- Lower Dolus Lake
- Middle Dolus Lake
- Clark Ford River
- Trask Lake
- Deer Lodge National Forest - hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, fishing, hunting, mountain hiking, back packing, and photography.
- Golfing - there are 2 popular golf courses near Deer Lodge
- Deer Lodge Golf Club
- Anaconda Country Club (20 minutes away)
- Hiking and Biking - there are tons of outdoor hiking and/or biking trails here in Deer Lodge, such as...
- Racetrack Peak - this hike is located along the Trask River, is of moderate level, and is 12.6 miles long with an elevation gain of 1750 feet.
- Circle Tour - mountain bike or hike partially into Deer Lodge National Forest past some historic buildings and an old mining camp.
As you can see, there are more things to do in Deer Lodge, Montana than you could possibly do in just one visit. Stay at our Deer Lodge hotel and enjoy comfortable rooms and a free continental breakfast each morning.
