Local Attractions and Businesses in Dillon, Montana - Comfort Inn

Beaverhead County has several natural hot springs, including Jackson Hot Springs Lodge and Elkhorn Hot Springs, which is located about 10 miles off Route 278 on a newly paved road. Go west of Dillon on 278 about 30 miles, then turn north toward Polaris at the sign. Follow the road through Polaris to Elkhorn Hot Springs, about 5 miles farther. These waters provide a therapeutic complement to various winter activities, most notably snowmobiling, downhill skiing, and cross-country skiing.

Outfitters & Organized Trips

Great Divide Wildlands Institute (tel. 406/683-4669) offers a variety of scenic and historical tours, with a special emphasis on the route of Lewis and Clark and the Nez Perce through the area. Starting at $250 for two people, the packages include day trips to where Lewis first met the Shoshone and other customized historic and scenic tours in the Big Hole.

Montana High Country, 35 miles west of Dillon at 7500 Scenic By-way, Polaris, MT 59746 (tel. 406/834-3469), is operated by sixth-generation Montanan Russ Kipp. The company offers year-round guiding services, including fly-fishing, horseback riding, big-game hunting, and snowmobiling. Whether you're a sportsman looking to bag that elusive elk or a family longing for some quality time together, Kipp has plenty of experience in arranging a unique outdoor adventure. His most popular trips center on southwest Montana's classic trout streams, picturesque limestone canyons, and stunning mountain ranges. Prices range from $750 for a 3-day/4-night snowmobiling package to $3,500 for a 7-day deer- and elk-hunting trip. Kipp also operates a new-for-2003 Orvis-endorsed guest lodge with double rates starting at $75 per night.