Paws Up Montana

We visited Paws Up as a family of eleven in July 2026 and stayed for five nights in three glamping tents at River Camp. We had rodents (mice and once a squirrel) in our tents. The first morning we woke to a squirrel trying to exit our tent and mice droppings in our toiletry bags and purses. In short - if you are in the tents zip up anything edible or the mice will get them and you’ll have droppings in your personal items. We told the Outpost staff this happened and that we would need new toothbrushes. They apologized and said they would contact me, they cleaned out our snacks but never contacted me. With these critters it was very hard to sleep in peace. The glamping tents are across the highway from the ranch so in order to get anywhere or to any planned activity or lunch you have wait for a shuttle. The ranch says that the shuttles run every 15 minutes but we did not find that to be the case. At times we waited 30 minutes so I would highly recommend renting a car and having the flexibility to get where you want when you want. All activities start at the Outpost so there were times our group waited 15 minutes for the shuttle to drive ten minutes to the Outpost to then drive back to the highway, pass our campsite to go to the activity. Essentially 35 minutes of “wasted” time for the eleven of us. Since our group was doing most activities together it would have been nice to be picked up at camp to go directly to the activity. The activities are very fun (hot air ballooning, ATV, paintball) but super pricey and for the most part à la carte so beware when planning your days. The island lodge experience is amazing but almost too short. If you have the funds I’d book an afternoon and evening there. It is really beautiful and super fun. The ranch is on a gorgeous piece of land and the setting off the back of Tank and Trough is breathtaking. We enjoyed our lunches there and some dinners. Lots of rotating staff so you never really got to “know” anyone. Not a lot of community here. We had several communication issues with the wait staff. Once we ordered at Roy Rogers and they brought a red onion, once we ordered a grilled cheese sandwich and they brought a grilled chicken breast with melted cheese and once we ordered spicy margaritas and they brought margaritas spiced with Cholula. All in all, it is a beautiful place but for the price I would consider other options like Flathead Lake Lodge or Triple Creek Ranch.

Tough place to review. Not planning on returning but don’t regret going. Had five star potential but communication is extremely poor at times All of your communication is done thru texts on your phone , talking to a real person doesn’t happen. Description of activity are limited and some activities would best be avoided given adequate communication. The positive Accommodations are modern , clean and very comfortable, certain homes come with a Lexus suv which is very handy. Did not do the glamping , but the Meadow homes were top notch, The food was good . Ate dinner twice at the Pomp, second night was excellent five star, first night was good, not great. Most of your meals are at the Trough , good food but menu is the same everyday Overall food about 4 stars. Beware!! This is advertised as all inclusive, it is NOT. Drinks are free at the restaurant, if you want a drink during an activity or in your room , it’s costly , that’s after you all paid a premium price. Some activities are great , some best avoided. For instance the UTV tour has you driving in single file on very dusty small roads. You can’t see anything but dust , and your filthy from head to toe , would be nice if that was explained. Went fishing, the guide asked if we wanted any beer to drink , we said sure , not realizing it was an extra $120 for the beer , at an “all inclusive resort” Many activities were booked conflicting with other activities, for instance they booked a phito walk , 20 minutes after our dinner reservation. Obviously that was impossible, And the photo walk is an extra $1000.00, None of the pricing is easily accessible, I’m sure if you ask the right questions, you could find out . BUT there is no concierge or butler, just a number to text. So we don’t plan to return. It’s a high dollar resort that could do a lot better on communication, a person to talk to would have been great .

Paws Up is Fabulous, Superb, Fantastic, Heavenly in every respect. This place is especially for those who love the outdoors but not all the work that goes into setting up the tent, stove, gathering firewood, cooking meals, packing light, hauling gear onto a camp site, going without hot water/shower, fixing a flat bike tire etc, etc, etc.... As Father Time has taken his toll on me I enjoy being pampered....Guilty your Honor!!! It would be easier to list those Staff Member who were not stellar than to list all of the staff who went out of their way to make this one of our TOP OUTDOOR ADVENTURES to date. (Hint: They were ALL STELLAR) A special shout out nonetheless to Jeff Peterson our fly fishing guide from Chico Cali....you go homeboy!!! We laughed so hard, had so much fun, caught fish, exchanged stories like old friends. So much so that we lost track of time...OOPS got back way late. To Jeff's Boss: GIVE THIS GUY A RAISE!!!! Another shout out to Abby our hiking and sound bath guide. She was knowledgeable, kind, soft-spoken and fun! Marianna and Gaston: THANK YOU so very much for making us feel at home. You guys went out of your way to say hello, exchange stories, impart knowledge and enjoy some great cuisine. Tiffany, thanks for attending to our EVERY need, especially the fly fishing ties! Moran, Logan,Adriana, Ambar, Kristina, Eduardo, Sergio, Spence and everyone else working during our stay, THANK YOU ! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! The staff, the experience, the lodge, meals, tours, accommodations, scenery are truly phenomenal. You made us feel like family, like we were the only ones at the lodge. We are planning our next family vacation as I write this review.

Paws Up exceeded every expectation I had! Riverside glamping with luxurious bedding and spacious bathrooms (with heated floors) made for the perfect landing spot at the end of our active days! Horseback riding lessons and cattle drive were highlights from our trip. Phenomenal food and landscape made for a weekend we will never forget. The pavilion right outside our tent had wonderful breakfast and snacks all day. Along with helpful staff to answer questions and help us map out our day! Several dining options made me wish we were there a few more nights to try them all!

Dream vacation for a family who travels a lot, seasonal staff is getting up to speed but this is a dream come true and not like any place in the world. Don't try and compare it, this is one of the best resorts in the world.