Welcome to River Ridge! Built in 2018, this is a unique and outstanding vacation rental located about 7 miles southwest of Fishtail, MT at the base of the Beartooth Mountains on the West Rosebud River. The rental unit is a private suite with its own access on the lower level of a large, beautiful, custom home. The house is located on a ridge just above the river with magnificent views on all sides. The property consists of 16 acres with a quarter mile of easily accessible, winding riverfront with several walking trails and fishing holes.

The private suite has two bedrooms, each with a queen bed, a living room, full bath, a large well-equipped kitchen, a laundry room, a beautiful covered patio with furniture, an outdoor grill and a propane fire pit.

This is a perfect place to kick back and relax without having to go anywhere. Simply enjoy the amazing mountain views, walk along the river, get your toes wet, explore the aspen and cottonwood groves, cross over to the small island, or try your luck at fishing.

You can also take advantage of the many recreational activities in the local area such as exceptional hiking, fishing, floating, biking, birding, off-road riding and horseback riding.

There are many trailheads nearby for outstanding day hikes such as Ernie Strum (7 mi away), Mystic Lake (14 mi away), East Rosebud (22 mi away), Woodbine Falls and Sioux Charlie (23 mi away), and many other trailheads near Red Lodge (29 mi away). The town of Red Lodge itself is worth a visit.

This part of Montana is a hidden treasure and incredibly beautiful. The Absaroka-Beartooth Mountains are the highest mountains in Montana maxing out at 12,807 ft on Granite Peak just over the horizon. Although the West Rosebud River is literally in your backyard, there are several other nearby rivers to explore including the Stillwater, the East Rosebud, and the Yellowstone for your hiking, fishing or floating pleasure.

The property is on the northeast edge of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Yellowstone National Park is about 50 miles to the southwest as the crow flies, or about 100 miles by car to the northeast entrance across the Beartooth Highway (a National Scenic Byway - All American Road). Deer, elk, turkey, birds of prey and an occasional bear, moose, wolf or mountain lion may be seen in the local area.

Some other points of interest relatively close for shopping, dining or entertainment include the Fishtail General Store (7 mi), Montasia (the old Cowboy Bar, 7 mi), Grizzly Bar (9 mi), Stillwater Bar and Grill (the old Wild Flower Kitchen, 11 mi), Tippet Rise Art Center (incredible place, must Google!, 12 mi), City of Absarokee (12 mi), Niemi's Rosebud Cafe (12 mi), Touch of Country (12 mi), Carter’s Camp Bar (23 mi), City of Columbus (28 mi), City of Red Lodge (29 mi), Pig Races at the Beartooth Saloon (36 mi), and City of Billings (70 mi).

This place is very special to us and we would love to share it with you. It's the perfect get-a-way for singles, couples, fishermen, or small families. Let us know if you have any questions.

We hope you are successful in your vacation planning and that you choose River Ridge. We will do our best to make your vacation a memorable one.

Thank you, Bill and Suzy