In the "Wild" and "Pristine" Centennial Valley

Winter in South Western Montana's Winter Wonderland

Not far from West Yellowstone's crowds and Island Park's Busy Trails, our south western Montana Lodge offers a winter adventure getaway. Ride hard on marked trails or untouched powder - then return to your private cabin, a great meal, and pure relaxation at Elk Lake Resort.

Snowmobiles are the only form of winter transportation - to and from our south western Montana Lodge. Snowmobile in for a winter lodging adventure or a great meal. Get away from West Yellowstone, Montana's crowds and Island Park, Idaho's busy trails and experience a winter snowmobile adventure in the 'real' Montana.

Winter at our Western Montana Resort is an adventure! Located a few miles off an extensive groomed trail system - 500 miles around Island Park, Idaho and 400 miles around West Yellowstone, Montana - our snowmobilers enjoy thousands of acres of untouched powder. There is no doubt Elk Lake Resort sits in the middle of a unique winter wonderland. But, don't just take our word for it. In the fall of 2006, SnoWest Magazine did a three-part 'in-depth' article on the Island Park area. Elk Lake Resort - and the countryside out our back door - was deemed worthy of mention in two of the three articles. The second article talks about Elk Lake Resort while the third talks about the surrounding countryside.

Our Western Montana Lodge offers wide-open adventure. Snowmobile across gently rolling hills and wide open canyons or scream up the face of a mountain. Elk Lake Resort offers snowmobiling adventures suitable for any ability level and preference - and just minutes from your cabin door.

Unique in our offerings, Elk Lake Resort gives you a taste of life 'the way it used to be' while keeping the comforts of today. Enjoy a private and comfortable yet rustic cabin. Revel a clear winter night sky without a drop of light diffusion. Listen to a depth of quiet you've only imagined. Dine on great food. Lounge beside a warm fire. Relax! Rejuvenite! Revive! Get away from the crowds and back to nature. Experience winter the way it ought to be!

Elk Lake Resort's guests aren't shy, timid, or fearful of heart. Our Western Montana Lodge sits in the middle of nowhere, yet just 45 minutes from Island Park, Idaho, and 90 minutes from West Yellowstone, Montana. The perfect location for the adventure seeker - snowmobiling, skiing, or snowshoeing. If your idea of adventure is to come face-to-face with nature - our western Montana Lodge's is just your ticket. Experience winter's adventure on the back side of nowhere then end the day with a hot shower, an excellent meal, good laughs, and a warm cabin.

Our south western Montana Lodge winter vacation package includes your meals, your cabin, and unlimited winter adventures. In addition, we can arrange snowmobile rental and guide service for your snowmobiling adventures. With ample opportunities outside your cabin door, what are you waiting for?

Snowest Magazine praised the adventure opportunities around our Western Montana Lodge. Come experience it for yourself! For snowmobilers visiting Island Park, Idaho or West Yellowstone, Montana, they highly recommended you explore the back country around Elk Lake Resort. In addition, Snowest's readers rated West Yellowstone, Montana, as the best snowmobiling area in the west. Island Park, Idaho, came in a close third.

Most of our winter guests snowmobile in to Elk Lake Resort. The ride from Island Park, Idaho, (about 45 minutes) or from West Yellowstone, Montana, (about 1 1/2 hours) offers incredible vistas and adventure, and our western Montana Lodge offers warm meals, cold drinks, and a comfortable place to relax when you arrive. The Gravelly Range, out our back door, offers unlimited powder adventures. A snowmobile can take you there. Ride to Virginia City, if you're so inclined. Your adventures are only limited by your desire. In addition, the Island Park, Idaho, and West Yellowstone, Montana, areas continue to rank in the top five areas for snowmobiling according to the annual survey of SnoWest Readers.

Elk Lake Resort is a favorite snowmobile-in trip for those staying in West Yellowstone, Montana, or Island Park, Idaho. Our Western Montana Lodge serves lunch from 11:30 a.m. to around 3:30 p.m. - we welcome drop-ins.

Please Note: If your snowmobile group is larger than 6, please call ahead to assure yourself a spot as our dining room is often crowded at meal time.

Dinner meals are also an option for the adventure lover who enjoys a scenic snowmobile ride, followed by a great meal, and topped off with a moonlit snowmobile ride back home. Dinner meals, as always at our Western Montana Lodge, are by reservation only. In the winter we require a group of 6 or more. So, get your snowmobiling friends together and give us a call!

Read about the quality of the area's snowmobiling. Puruse SnoWest's comments about Elk Lake or their commentary on the backcountry riding out our back door.

Winter Prices:

Prices include: Cabin & three meals daily (off the menu and including non-alcoholic beverages)

One or two night stay

$100.00 per person - double occupancy

$120 per person - single occupancy

Three or more night stay

$90.00 per person - double occupancy

$110 per person - single occupancy

Get your friends together and save money. For a group of six or more, staying three nights or more:

$85.00 per person - double occupancy

$115 per person - single occupancy

Prices do not include snowmobile rental.

Cancellation Policy: A deposit equal to 25% of your stay is required to reserve a cabin. Twenty percent of the deposit is fully refundable up to 1 month in advance of your arrival. Sorry, no refunds for late arrival or early departure.

Winter Snowmobile Rental & Activity Links:

Snowmobile Rental
• Hi County Snowmobile rents sleds out of West Yellowstone, Montana.
• High Mountain Adventures rents sleds out of Island Park, Idaho.
• Island Park Adventures rents snowmobiles out of Island Park, Idaho.
• Island Park Polaris rents snowmobiles out of Island Park, Idaho.
• Polaris West rents sleds and gear out of West Yellowstone, Montana.
• Yellowstone Arctic Yamaha rents snow machines out of West Yellowstone, Montana.

-- Snowmobile rental and guide services can be arranged for an additional fee upon request. Contact Elk Lake Resort for further information and availability.

Other Winter Activity Links
• Mad Dog Ski: For the love of skiing, snowboarding, and just about everything else to do with snow - check them out for everything you need to make the most of your skiing time on (and off) the slopes.
• Ski Central: The number 1 search site for skiing and snowboarding, featuring ski resorts worldwide, ski vacation lodging, ski packages, tour operators, and more.
• Snowmobile Links: A snowmobile web directory including classifieds and links to manufacturers, retailers, clubs, racing teams, vintage sled collectors, magazines, resource sites, and enthusiasts' pages.