The Gallatin River flowing through Big Sky Canyon is one of Montana's premier blue-ribbon trout streams — made famous by Robert Redford's film A River Runs Through It — whose swift waters offer exceptional fly fishing for brown and rainbow trout in a landscape of towering canyon walls and forested mountain slopes. The Gallatin Canyon road is also one of Montana's most scenic drives, connecting Big Sky to Bozeman through dramatic gorge scenery. Hotels in Big Sky provide access to the river for fishing guides and white-water rafting in summer.
Our Picks — Big Sky
Spanish Peaks (near Big Sky Resort)
A sleek, modern mountain retreat in the Spanish Peaks enclave, Montage pairs timber-and-stone lodge drama with a polished, five-star sensibility. Come for the ski access and sprawling spa, then linger over destination dining and firelit après moments with big-sky views.
Moonlight Basin / Madison Base Area
One&Only Moonlight Basin is Big Sky’s headline-making newcomer, set high in the mountains with an elevated “modern mountain living” aesthetic. Expect a seamless resort-to-ski experience, thoughtful architecture, and a social hub built for long après-ski evenings and stargazing nights.
Lone Mountain Ranch area (north of Town Center)
A storied, working-ranch-style stay that leans into Montana romance—log cabins, crackling stoves, and wide-open meadow views of Lone Peak. The on-site Horn & Cantle is a destination in its own right, and the property’s activities (especially in winter) make it feel like a curated mountain camp for grown-ups.
Big Sky Mountain Village
Big Sky Resort’s flagship slopeside choice blends classic alpine styling with an unbeatable base-area address—ideal for first chair and easy breaks back to your room. Rooms and suites feel intentionally hotel-like, with the village’s dining, lifts, and gear shops right outside.
Big Sky Mountain Village
In the heart of the pedestrian Mountain Village, Village Center makes Big Sky feel like a compact alpine town: walk to lifts, coffee, après, and dinner without touching a car. The accommodation mix—studios through larger residences—works especially well for families and longer stays.
Big Sky Mountain Village
Shoshone offers the sweet spot between hotel service and condo practicality, with kitchens and living spaces that make multi-day ski trips easier. It’s connected into the resort’s base-area ecosystem, so you’re never far from a lift line, a soak, or a casual bite.
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