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Find your way to any of our Montana lodges — The Flagship Lodge in the Stillwater Valley, Spring Creek Lodge near Big Timber, and Bighorn River Fly Fishing Lodge near Fort Smith.

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The Flagship Lodge

6 Running River Way, Absarokee, Montana

Physical Address
6 Running River Way
Absarokee, Montana 59001

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Spring Creek Lodge & Bighorn River Lodge

574 Lower Deer Creek Rd
Big Timber, Montana 59011

Phone: (406) 608-8886

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Getting to the Flagship Lodge

Gateway Airports & Driving Routes

Travel times below are to The Flagship Lodge in Absarokee. Traveling to Spring Creek Lodge or Bighorn River Lodge instead? Contact us and we'll help you plan the best route.

Billings (BIL)

Billings Logan International Airport — the closest major airport. Approximately 1.5 hours to the lodge via I-90 West and Highway 78 South. The easiest and most common route for guests. Rental cars available at the terminal.

Bozeman (BZN)

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport — approximately 2.5 hours to the lodge via I-90 East to Columbus, then Highway 78 South. A good option if connecting through a western hub. More flight options than Billings from many cities.

Yellowstone (YRA)

Red Lodge Airport — a small regional strip approximately 30 minutes from the lodge. Available for private and charter aircraft. Limited services. Contact us in advance if you plan to fly into Red Lodge so we can coordinate ground transportation.
The Drive to the Flagship Lodge

Driving Directions

From Billings (BIL) — 1.5 Hours
  1. Take I-90 West from Billings toward Laurel/Bozeman
  2. Take Exit 408 for Columbus/Absarokee (Highway 78 South)
  3. Follow Highway 78 South through Columbus and into Absarokee
  4. In Absarokee, continue south on Highway 78 toward Roscoe
  5. Turn right onto Running River Way — the lodge is at the end of the road
From Bozeman (BZN) — 2.5 Hours
  1. Take I-90 East from Bozeman toward Billings
  2. Take Exit 408 for Columbus/Absarokee (Highway 78 South)
  3. Follow Highway 78 South through Columbus and into Absarokee
  4. In Absarokee, continue south on Highway 78 toward Roscoe
  5. Turn right onto Running River Way — the lodge is at the end of the road
Do I need a 4WD vehicle?
No. The lodge is accessible by paved and well-maintained gravel roads year-round. A standard passenger vehicle or rental car is fine. That said, if you plan to explore backcountry roads on your own, a higher-clearance vehicle is helpful.
Can you arrange airport pickup?
We can help coordinate ground transportation from Billings or Bozeman airports. Contact us when booking to discuss shuttle options and timing.
What about cell service?
Cell service in the Stillwater Valley is limited. The lodge has Wi-Fi for guests. We recommend downloading offline maps before your drive — coverage can be spotty between Columbus and the lodge.
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