2nd time I've been there this year and can't wait to go back. Guides like Ethan and Cameron make the activities extra special. Sam is an amazing wrangler and really went out of her way to help my daughter get over her fear of horses. She's so patient. They even had flowers set up for my wife bc we came in on Valentine's Day- all it took was a 2 min phone call to ask them to handle it. I can't recommend this place enough read more

It was an amazing experience. We were blessed enough to stay at the Green O part of the resort. The communal meeting room and restaurant were amazing. One day, after horseback riding and shooting, we came in for lunch and asked the chef what he was making for himself. The chef said a Venison Banh Mi sandwich on a homemade baguette--OMG, the most amazing sandwich in a place you would, Green O! The accommodations in the tree house were luxurious and amazing! The service was fantastic. We asked for some tequila, and they sent us a bottle of Casa Amigos. It was amazing! The horseback riding was amazing, with an all-gal wrangler guide team was absolutely amazing. One last mention: we tried Elk steak the Green O chefs prepared, which was to die for! We can't wait until the next time we visit the Resort at the Paws Up, and we want to try the glamping side during the late spring or early fall! read more

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This resort is amazing. The beauty of the landscape, the serenity of the environment and the service at the resort is excellent. Connor was the best fly fishing guide! He was a great teacher - patient with us, explained exactly what to do and more importantly how we were using our rods and reels gets the fish. He knows his stuff - he is passionate about the art! And we got one! A 20 inch brown trout! What a great day on the Clear Water River! If you're going fly fishing make sure to get Conner as your guide. read more

Paws Up Ranch - Resorts Near Me - Greenough, Montana

5 Star Prices, 2 Star Service We had high expectations for our stay at the Green O considering it cost over $4K a night to stay at one of their tree houses. The Green O has outstanding dining and the most beautiful architecture. What they got right is the out of the world delicious food by Chef Brendan and his entire team. The ingredients they use, presentation, flavor and the enthusiasm they bring every dish to your table just blew our mind. The breakfast, snacks and lunch menu brought another level of excellence to an already incredible dinner menu. The other thing they got right was their young staff of guides they have for each of their activities. Big shout out to Ethan and Connor for showing us how to shoot rifles and Jake for being incredibly patient with us during our first fly fishing trip. These young guys were knowledgeable, professional and extremely fun to hangout with. I can't believe these talented chefs and the kitchen staff along with the guides are working at a poorly operated establishment like the Green O. There is something truly wrong with how things are being run with the concierge, main desk and service. We were promised a car for our entire stay and didn't get one until we called and texted concierge about 6 times. No one seemed to know where our car was but they kept saying we should absolutely have one. Once we did get the car we weren't provided with the gate code to reenter the Green O section. Housekeeping was at a bare minimum. They barely made our beds, throw pillows remained on the floors, food crumbs were on the patio furniture from the previous stay, did not take out any trash, replace coffee mugs or unwashed glasses, did not even take used glasses we drank cocktails from the previous nights. We dined in our treehouse twice and both times noticed there were no silverware and had to run down to the restaurant to get it. Other frustrations were the A/C barely working and it was close to 100 degrees everyday. The sheets were linen, rough and itchy and we barely got any sleep. The hot tub wasn't cleaned out and turning down the temperature didn't work. On top of that our spa treatments were canceled due to the high temperatures since their spa tents were outside and they were never able to reschedule us for an early morning despite us being there for 5 days and following up on it everyday. We reached out to concierge many times and they seem to not know how to meet any of our requests. Instead they gave the same two bottles of wine we didn't drink when we first arrived as an apology. We spoke to other hotel guests around the property randomly that experienced the same frustrations. The lack of attention to detail is truly abysmal and this place should not be considered a 5 star accommodations. I hope the Green O figures out a way to turn around their customer service since they are bringing down all the great front facing staff down with them. We did reach a breaking point when we were denied a late checkout. My husband went and spoke to the manager in person since other guests told us they did the same. We were credited back half of our last night's accommodation and a $750 activities credit. We couldn't wait to get out of there the next day and ended up going to the airport early. read more

This resort has always been on my bucket list and it did not disappoint. Had an opportunity to go during the Montana Masters Griller event. We had a great time this weekend being spoiled and pampered. The chefs at the Montana Masters Grillers event really out did themselves. Everything that was served during the event was delicious and plentiful. Going to miss having a butler attend to my every needs, all my meals cooked for me, luxurious sleeping tents, falling asleep to the sound of the river outside, a wide variety of activities to choose from, and enjoying my morning coffee on the deck of my tent while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Staff were very helpful and friendly. We stayed at one of the newest camp, the North bank. The tents overlooked the Blackfoot river. Each camp has about 5-6 two to three bedroom tents and an enclosed pavilion. Guest depending on where you are staying can take luxury suvs around the property or shuttle transportation. There are a variety of activities for everyone. I highly recommend the Resort at Paws Up. Definitely, would love to come back again! read more

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How to start a review on a place that opened our eyes to luxury, beauty, friendship, and fun?! I cannot say enough about how amazing of an experience we had as a family at Paws Up Montana. We stayed at Creekside camp for 4 nights in an exquisite one bedroom glamping tent. Our nights were filled with hammock reading, eagle watching, s'mores making fun. We decided as a family to pack our days with new experiences and enjoying Montana's outdoors. Everything from utv's, atv's, obstacle courses, horseback riding, yoga classes, fitness center workouts, go carting, shooting 22's, rock collecting, visiting a ghost town, fly fishing, tennis, basketball, and experiencing some of the best food we have had. Now let's talk food, everyday we had a sit down breakfast at our camp pavilion (one of my fav favorite parts of our trip). At night we ate either at our camp pavilion or at the church wagon. For lunch we would eat at The Shed. Wow, the food!!! From fish, to bison, to salads and desserts. My kids are extremely picky eaters so they would order off menu and also would eat the menu. The food was fabulous. My son has severe allergies to several foods and he was able to eat everything! The staff was incredibly sensitive to his needs where he didn't have to worry at all. This was a trip changer for us because we always have to worry about his allergies when traveling. Let's get to the customer service. Just wow! Think Four Seasons or the Ritz Carlton but upgraded. Names of the staff that made our trip truly memorable. First and far most Brian the manager at Creekside Camp. He became a family member by the end of the trip. He taught my son how to make fire and even made trips to our camp to give him the flint to use. Brian played with the kids, hung out with our family, and demonstrated how genuine of a person he is. All the while keeping his professional composure and the luxury experience of managing his staff and providing our family with an unforgettable experience. My kids can't wait to go back to visit him. Paula was one of our family butlers. She made each night a memorable and sweet experience. Paula surprised my kids by picking out specific rocks and setting them out before our meal. My kids hunted rocks for her whole trip, it was so sweet of her to notice their hobby. My youngest made a best friend out of Jaqueline who was another butler/manager at our camp. She kept our 5 year old busy. Acting like nothing was more important than my son. Natalie and Kathrine from kids camp were spectacular! My kids preferred going to adventure camp instead of doing almost anything else! And that is not normal for my kids. These two ladies ready raised the bar for making a kids camp fun and unforgettable. My kids have bragged to so many other kids on our trips after Paws Up about the fun they had at camp. Tyler was a do it all guy. He made it memorable for my kids learning to throw an axe at the Chuck Wagon and conversations on our van rides. Tyler took time for each of my kids. He never rushed. He acted as if they were his only concern. Amazing young man. Lastly, I want to recognize Adam one of our chefs. I can't explain how amazing his food was. He has a talent that is very hard to find. To this day (a month later) we still talk about his dishes! Overall, I would highly recommend Paws Up, but only if you want a family-centered memorable luxurious vacation with endless adventures and unforgettable staff. read more

You will likely regret your trip here. So sad. Service has truly dropped to one-star. They are just so understaffed so you end up with late and cold food at over half the meals. Our cabin with room for ten had a total of two bowls and three plates. Concierge requests go unanswered for hours/days. It is a beautiful place and the activities are phenomenal with great tour guides - BUT when you pay this kind of money you shouldn't have to worry about whether your kids will get fed at each meal before giving up. They were 40 minutes late to take us to the airport and now it is not clear if our bags will make it on our flight. We were repeat customers but after this trip we will be unlikely stay here ever again. read more

This place is beautiful. Location 10/10 Accommodations are 10/10 Activities options 9/10 The activities staff are great 9/10 Spa pretty good 8.5/10 The food is just fine - nothing great 7/10 The service is terrible 2/10. Everyone is very nice, friendly but they cannot get their acts together. For the price, the service team should be a well oiled machine but it is not. Restaurant servers/staff are nice but slow, uninformed & clueless. Room service has not figured out timing or how to get food delivered hot. Car transportation not great with times. Housekeeping needs to figure out that while the guests are at activities is when they should be tidying the accommodations not when guests are done with or in between activities & relaxing in tents/houses. Turnover needs to be more precise as well. For these prices they need to up their service game. It's a shame bc there is so much potential here - it's so pretty & accommodations are great and everyone is nice but one of the main points of a vacation is all the service pampering & good food & that's where this place really falls down. read more

This was truly an amazing experience. A great getaway from my everyday city life. Immersed in the beauty of not just nature itself, but the amazing landscapes of Montana. Paws Up allows you to just free yourself from the distractions of your normal everyday. There, you can enjoys TONS of activities that suit your specific style. If you so choose, eat fine cuisine or just sink your teeth in a fresh burger with fries. So many highlights from my trip, but I really recommend the Island Lodge. Maybe after riding ATV's or horses, treat yourself to their spa nestled quietly in the woods. The spa is set up in a quaint little "camp" (really takes "glamping" to another level). Their staff is extremely accommodating, friendly and happy. All around just a great place to be. Paws Up is a true high end resort tucked into the hills of Montana. Not everyone can afford to enjoy a place like this, but if you can... Do it! You won't regret it. read more

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Fly Fishing with Paws Up. So much fun. Thank you for the great day Max and Greg. We caught a fish. read more

Paws Up Ranch - Fly Fishing with Max. Fantastic! - Resorts Near Me - Greenough, Montana

We stayed here to celebrate my mom's 70th birthday as an extended family and stayed in the (glamping) tents. Overall, we had a good time, but don't think that we would go back. First, the good things: - Great accommodations: Tents are comfortable, well appointed and generally situated in the woods near a stream or river - Camp dinner: each of the tent communities has ~6 tents that each accommodate 2-5 people which make each of the areas quite intimate but also have a few other people around. Each camp area has it's own pavilion / common area where you can have breakfast and dinner with it's own chef. Each of the camp dinners were excellent - food was prepared perfectly with a surf and turf option served family style each night. The "butlers" are all "certified smoreologists" which was actually warranted - the smores were amazing and bacon-wrapped marshmallows dipped in bourbon blew my mind. - Staff were overwhelmingly very helpful once we were on site. Each camp community has a "butler" that helps with any requests - always super friendly and accommodating. The other highlight were our guides for shooting and horseback riding in particular. Our horseback guides did a great job with a range of ability levels - from accommodating my skittish mom on a horse, my 6 year old who loved it and some in the group with more experience and wanted to veer off trail. Then the not good things: - Transportation (and all the WAITING): Staying in the tented camps, you are limited to the resort shuttles to get around the absolutely massive property. We happened to drive to the resort and were REQUIRED to leave our car a drive away from the tented camps. We were told that they by having our car in the parking area near the camps it would "disrupt the camping experience" - however, I failed to understand how having vans come and go constantly made it better? You can order transportation ahead of time through the app, but it took up so much time to be planful about requesting transportation and/or waiting for the transportation to arrive and the buffer time required for activities. If you stay in the log homes, then you are given a Lexus to drive around the property so you don't have this (major) annoyance and loss of freedom. As a result, it took us an hour from - Going to the "island" was a real highlight with the ability to do a bunch of lake activities (wakeboarding, tubing, wave runners, paddle boarding, water trampoline), but also one of the most expensive activities that we did. All of our other activities were scheduled for a set time (i.e. 10am-2pm) and you were picked up 30 min in advance. However, for the island, we were picked up at 10am and didn't actually get to the island until ~10:30 and then were told to pack-up to head back by 1:30pm. Losing out on 25% of the time we thought we would have wasn't a good surprise. This also caused us to WAIT an extra 30-45 min for transportation since this was not communicated to us in advance. - The one showcase dinner that we attended was supposed to be at a river lodge but was relocated to the saddle club late in the afternoon (however apparently staff knew for at least a week). When we arrived for dinner ~6:15 all of the outdoor tables were taken and we were told we could sit inside (note: all of the food, music and activities were outside). We eventually asked for a table to be moved outside which they reluctantly did, but for the price tag it seemed counterintuitive why people would want to sit inside in the summer. There were a few other annoyances: - It's all inclusive meals, but not inclusive (of any) activities. There are a couple spots to potentially swim in the (snow fed) river and some trails (although the map is highly unreliable), but notably no pool for kids. As another reviewer noted, plan on ~$100 per person per hour for activities. - The website says dogs are allowed, however dogs are NOT allowed in the tented camps - I found it odd to put the high ropes course right next to a go-kart track, so instead of feeling like you are lost among the trees you are listening to the hum of go karts go round and round. - The food was generally fantastic, but desserts were far less impressive. They do not have a pastry chef on site, but think this would be worthwhile! - The concierge staff that I reached out to ahead of our stay were not at all helpful. Without going into a lot of detail, it was clear they didn't read my email and therefore did not answer my question and it required multiple follow-ups to answer simple questions. Also, when asked if it was possible to get a dessert or cake with some candles in it for one night of our stay they told me it would be $75+ to accommodate. When I showed up on site, they were happy to help and did provide a dessert to celebrate the birthday. We happen to spend a lot of time in Montana which is a beautiful state. This experience just didn't add up to be a good value. read more

What an incredible experience! I stayed for 3 nights to celebrate my friend's 40's birthday. The resort offers a high end adventure wonderland. We did horse back riding (group and private), go-karting, ATVing, clay shooting, rifle shooting, axe throwing, archery, fly fishing, and many more. If you have limited time, I recommend horse back riding, clay shooting, and river fishing. You'll see a lot and enjoy a lot of the magical property sitting on 37,000 acres. The staff is very friendly, responsive, and knowledge about their craft. The food was outstanding - with delicious meat, fish, and a local produce. Tomahawk steak is a must try! We will definitely come back! read more

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Horrible rude, elitist people with absurd prices. I priced the paws up facility and asked questions and the people were really beyond rude. Again, the prices are absurd for what you get. read more

The place is huge -- as in 37,000 acres huge. From what I understand it has also evolved quite a bit over the years and today has quite a range of activities available. I was there as part of a large group and stayed in one of the cabins. Everything worked out well for the residence -- fireplace at night fore s'mores, comfortable beds, full sized refrigerator, and laundry. Yes, laundry makes such easier packing for a week away. Housekeeping was in and out faster than in most hotels and I certainly did not see any difference in the quality of service. During the week I experienced canoeing, sporting clays, rafting, hot air ballooning, fly fishing, archery, some group activities, and probably a few more things I am forgetting about. Yes, you are going to PAY for it but I am actually surprised they can still cover their expenses with what they are supporting. The food is good -- service can be hit and miss however. The guides for all of the activities we tried were awesome. It was always interesting to hear their personal stories of how they got where they are learning a little bit about why they love what they do. Loved the KIA for getting around the place. Nice touch for an already great experience -- and for some reason if you didn't want to use it you could call for pickup or delivery back to your residence as well. read more

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We had a terrible experience with a guest who Paws Up knew was a trouble maker. The resort refused to step up to the plate and make us whole . They rewarded the guest for bad behavior while doing nothing special for us at the resort. Too many young an inexperienced young people running the resort. Do yourself a favor and go with the many other high rated resorts in the area. I spent $90,000 for the worse experience I have ever encountered in any vacation, let alone one costing this much. read more

Truly amazing - the entire experience was so well done. 10/10 recommend. It's a beautiful setting, the spa is wonderful and all of the food is to die for. Excited to come back and thank you to the incredible staff!! read more

This place is by far the worst value ranch in Montana. The communication leading up to arrival was atrocious, oftentimes waiting up to 72 hours for a call back. Forget about emails... those were completely ignored altogether. On arrival, we were sent to our River Camp tent which they forgot to clean! We weren't able to shower until around 5:30 PM. After asking to speak to manager, some weasel named Austin Luckett offered to be my primary point of contact for the week. I tried to contact him the next day but got an out of office message! The concierge was probably the worst part. I called ahead to schedule activities, and specifically inquired about the horse back riding. My group was all experienced riders and we didn't want to do any nose-to-ass trail riding at 2mph... the concierge upsold me to the Private Ride so we could trot and do western style riding. However, once we got on the horses the wrangler refused to let anyone trot and insisted it was a camp policy. Now, the concierge team realized they made a mistake and refunded us the money for the horse back riding... but we were hardly made whole as effectively half a day (at ~3k per day) was wasted! They try to nickel and dime you at every turn... a Montana fishing pass, for instance, is 42.50$ for two days. Buy it through paws up for 55$! The masseuses offer you lots of services during your massage, like hot stones, but never mention a price and upcharge you afterwards! I'm not the only one who feels this way. I've seen loads of negative reviews via TripAdvisor and Yelp saying similar. Mention that to management and you will simply be gaslighted. I managed to claw back ~$2000 of my ~16,000 expense. I encourage you all to stay away from this ripoff. read more

It's all fun and games... till somebody gets hurt! For the most part, I found the place a great vacation spot. Expensive yes, but really a great experience. UNTIL.. I got injured at the hands of a Paws UP employee. Unfortunately, Paws Up refuses to date to take any responsibility for the employee. Very sad. Did not even cover my emergency room visit or any doctor bills. Can't even get through on calls, etc.. Did offer a free top shelf drink. LOL! I imagine in a place with recreational activities like exist at PawsUP.. injuries may happen. buyer beware... if you get hurt, or as in my case, they HURT YOU... you are not going to get any sort cooperation from them. My 5 star review (prior to the injury) goes to 1 only because a 0 is not avail! SHAMEFUL! read more

just beware. They require a huge deposit when you make a reservation and keep 20% if you have to cancel for any reason even months before the scheduled stay. read more

I just spent the most AMAZING week at Moonlight Camp. I have to give thanks to Jared, Molly,John,James,Tate,Clancy ,Noah, Kyle,May and Ann. This was customer service at its best! The food was fabulous and being able yo turn on a dime when we had different requests was phenomenal. I wish you all a huge thank you and may our trails cross again! Thank you Riki Stein read more

Such an awesome place and well worth it. The staff was awesome. I would highly recommend this place. We stayed in an awesome cabin.

I just got back from spending 3 nights at Paws Up for their first winter season being open and the Winterfest Culinary event. I stayed in one of their Luxury Homes and it was amazing. The attention to detail with the decor was off-the-hook. I'd call it country chic! I went snowmobiling, dogsledding and had a massage too! It was my first for all except the spa - I'm an expert at that! What an experience. The scenery was so gorgeous and truly what I would call a winter wonderland. The staff could not be friendlier or more accommodating and it just goes on and on... Good food, good drinks, friendly people and I even got a big wet kiss from the owner's dog who apparently does not offer kisses up to just anyone. I scored! I've been home for just under a week and I miss everyone! I'd love to go back with my dog. What an awesome place to bring your best friend as they are a dog friendly resort!! Two huge thumbs (paws) up! read more

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Came for a wedding. Beautiful resort and rooms. Great accommodations from desk staff to drivers to maids to waiters to chefs. Just great experience overall. read more

First off, this review is for the restaurant, "Pomp" within the Paws Up complex. Being that we're not part of the rich and famous crowd, we can't really afford to stay at a place where the nightly rate is my monthly income. That being said, on a recent trip to Montana, we had dinner at "Pomp". It's pricey, but the service, the setting and the food are absolutely first-rate. My wife and I had the same main entree, the Salmon - served with barley and broccolini. It was fabulous and expertly prepared. I had a wonderful Caesar salad, served with anchovies and croutons, my wife had scallops. For dessert, I had a wonderful cheese plate and my wife had an amazing chocolate - marshmallow thing with gold foil, just beautifully presented and delicious. The bill came to $280 with tip, but I really have no complaints, as there was no downside to anything about the meal or the service. I can count on one hand the meals that I've had in 54 years on this earth that are in a league with the one that we experienced at Pomp. Well done! read more

Quite possibly the worst vacation I've ever taken. If I could give a negative score rather than 1, I would. We've been wanting to visit Paws Up for years. The price tag makes the plunge a big one, but after a year of Covid we thought time in nature, at a resort known for it's hospitality and great food, would be like a balm. No. Covid has ravaged the place. Something even the staff (mostly 19 years olds who only just started working there a week before we arrived) told us repeatedly. The concierge informed us they couldn't book our activities until two days before we arrived. And yes, that meant everything might be full. Our cabin was in serious need of repair. I came for the food, my true joy, and found there was ONE MENU for the entire week. That's right. One salad. Two sandwiches. Seeing as you can't leave the property we ended up ordering off the kids menu. The worst of it came when earrings went missing from our cabin. Earrings my mother gave me before she died. I was devastated not just by the loss, but by the response. There wasn't one. We couldn't reach a manager, were told there is no security to speak to. We literally had to google a picture of Steve, the man in charge, so that when we saw him pass through the dining room we could flag him down. We told him of the missing earrings, that we know Covid has made things hard, but we felt a resort of this level would be more on top of it. We never heard from Steve again. I get it, the world is upside-down. But if your standards have shifted, so should your prices. And for goodness sake, when things go missing from a cabin, apologize. I'd suggest finding another way to enjoy the beauty of Montana. read more

The Resort at Paws Up was outstanding! We visited in April 2017 for 5 nights and had a complete blast. Our two bedroom house (Copper John) was secluded and set amongst the trees and was comfortable, quaint and allowed us great daily views of deer feeding nearby. The staff was kind, helpful and professional and the food was excellent. In addition, the entire Paws Up Outfitters crew were awesome! They provided for a unique, friendly, customized 5-Star experience! We visited as a family of five and were exceedingly impressed with the variety of activities and the friendliness and knowledge of the staff. Our favorite activities included: horseback riding across the plains and into the hills, high ropes course, shooting extravaganza (tomahawk throw, archery, .22 rifle, and clay pigeon shooting), 2-hour gorgeous mountain bike ride along the Blackfoot river, and ATV riding. While the price for each activity is high, the value is great and the staff assist in making it a memorable experience. Our kids have loved it so much they are begging to come back and want to return some day to be on staff themselves. Worth a visit...great 5-star experience. Very impressed with Paws Up! read more

I just got back from spending a week in Montana with the fam and PU might rate as one of my favorite vacation spots EVER. When my mom mentioned this as a potential destination a few months ago, I was like..."er...Montana? That's like trees and mountains and stuff right?" And what a strange name to give to a glamping resort...might be better fit for a fine dog boarding establishment or if you're robbing a poodle. I promise I won't use 'glamping' anymore throughout this review as it's a gross-sounding portmanteau and my linguistic purity prevents me from uttering such horrendous syllables juxtaposed together. Landed in MSO and were promptly greeted by our driver from the airport to the resort, about a 30 min drive; and here begins one of the best weeks of my life. We 'camped' (using this term in the loosest way possible) at River Camp: STAFF: Uh. Maze. Balls. I cannot express how awesome the entire staff here is -- drivers, butlers, chefs, activity guides...everyone. Shout outs to: our 2 butlers, Mike & Shannon (both very thoughtful and helpful -- thanks for everything!), our main dinner chef Jade (super sweet, talented & humble), main lunch server Emma (really nice gal) and concierge Jessica (took care of pretty much anything we needed). With the exception of both our camp's morning cooks, all the people working at PU were exquisite and a delight to interact with. It made me realize how introverted and sealed off us Californians (esp Angelinos) are -- everyone in MT is super nice and outgoing with no ulterior motives. They're just nice people in a beautiful state -- simple as that and a welcome change of interaction. Anyone else I missed...sorry...you ALL made our stay incredible. FOOD: Ate way too much and too many different things so this will be short. It went above & beyond my expectations and presentation rocked both at our camp and Tank & Trough. We dined once at Pomp (the more upscale restaurant) and while it wasn't French Laundry good (I wasn't expecting it to be), it was extremely good. For what you pay for dinner per head it's a great deal, especially since it's a 3 course meal and you can get some delectable entrees and dessert. I will say their creme brulee was the best I've ever had...and I hate creme brulee. FACILITIES: I knew lux camping was not pitch-a-tent-with-sticks-and-a-bedsheet, but the big tents were highly impressive; chic decor, comfy HEATED beds, insanely well-furnished bathroom (heated floor? YES PLZ) all while being constructed out of real logs and canvas. The grounds are beautifully kept and the buildings are remarkably well-maintained and looks the part of a Virtuoso-rated resort. I love how the camps are spaced out over the expanse of the 37,000 acres that belong to the resort so you get that I'm-away-from-civilization-but-not-too-far-where-if-I'm-getting-attacked-by-a-bear-someone-will-hear-my-screams (note: we didn't see any bears). Not to mention each camp gets their own awesome pavilion to eat/hang-out complete with open kitchen, heaters, lights and more importantly -- FYAHPIT (for s'mores obv)! You will not be disappointed; just keep in mind you ARE out in the wilderness so there's gonna be a few bugs here and there in your tent -- deal with it *sunglasses.gif* SCENERY: Breathtaking...absolutely, unequivocally amazing. If you have a DSLR...bring it. MT has some of the most picturesque scenery in the US and they don't call this the 'Big Sky State' for nothing. Some of the photos I was taking on my crappy Android and sending back home were met with responses like "that's fake" or "stop taking pics of postcards you lame tourist." Easily one of the states with the best photo ops...and there's a lot. The combination of never-ending lush fields, the wide open, pure blue sky dotted with fluffy clouds and contrasting purple & green mountains in the backdrop was...surreal. The entire resort is nestled in a valley and you'll get several great vistas moving around the grounds; even the view just outside our tent overlooking Blackfoot River was awe-inspiring. ACTIVITIES: Pricey, but worth it. ATVs were a blast, rafting the Blackfoot in snow runoff (re: FREEZING) water during rain and impending thunderstorm was an unforgettable experience (thanks for the gloves Eric!), enjoyed horseback riding lessons with Ashley, sporting clays was a great time as always (Willie is a rad guide) and riding PWCs on Seeley Lake was exhilarating (thanks Ryan & Sarah!). Do everything you can afford...you'll never get another chance to do outdoorsy stuff in the scenery that PU has to offer. Thank you, people of Montana, for letting us experience the Last Best Place and a little bit of heaven. We'll be back soon =] read more

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Paws Up has to be one of the best places in the US to take your family and enjoy life. It's like a perfect camping trip without any of the hassles of a real camping trip - everything is taken care on the logistical side so you can just have the "good part". They call it 'glamping' and I think that's kind of silly, but it sure is nice. Like making s'mores. Sure I like the go-to-the-store and buy all the stuff/build a fire/bend some coathangers approach for making smores with my kids. But I like the-sit-around-the-fire-and-have-a-glass-of-wine while a super friendly waiter brings out everything on a platter and builds the fire while the kids run and play in a huge field approach WAY more! Of course the kids still get to do their own marshmallows and burnt vs lightly toasted was debated widely. And that's how everything is here. In my 2300 sq ft cabin I had a killer fireplace - and they've got dry wood split waiting on the front porch already. When you need to get around but don't want the hassle of driving/ renting a car, they've got golf carts that the kids love to cruise in all over the huge property. When we wanted to shoot an air rifle we brought, the staff totally accommodated us and found a safe place for us to plink away the afternoon-they even made us nice box lunches. Basically Paws Up was a place that made every effort to say "yes we can do that" rather than the typical resort that has tons of strict policies that prevent fun-having. The staff was very friendly and professional; food was killer; wine list impressive for Montana - about the only negative thing I could say was that the tv was so advanced with Sirius/sat tv that I couldn't get it to work sometimes. My kids are pretty young (4 & 8) - too young to do some of the activities but they still had a ball. We went canoeing, horseback riding (they even gave my 4 yo daughter a great supervised ride), sporting clays on a 12 stage course, I rappelled a 180 ft cliff, got really good massage, had chuckwagon rides, panned for gold (and found some), checked out a cool ghost town, fed Butters the calf, had great drinks from Allen, and slept like a baby. The cabin had the bebt shower I've ever seen, a giant hot tub and heated towels. Can't say enough good things about the staff : esp Cowboy Mike who should be the spokesperson for the State on Montana Tourism Board - a real Genuine cowboy with a heart of gold. Overall I'd recommend 1000% this to families with kids from 4-17 in the summer if they want to really hang out and bond with no stress. Couples will like it as well - you can decide just how much you want to mingle and how much you just want to be alone. It's possible to stay here and not see anyone else and have everything delivered to your cabin/home. Only thing I had delivered was 2 espressos one morning and they came quickly and hot. You can either do tons of activities, eat well, or chill out. It's perfectly quiet and I came away feeling great. My kids said it was way better than Disneyland - with all due respect to Walt. read more

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The complete "A River Runs Through It" experience... I stayed at Paws Up the first month they were open and though they had some kinks to work out at the time, by the sound of their up-to-date Trip Advisor reviews, it seems they have addressed most of these problems. Overall I have to say our stay was delightful. We really enjoyed Tent City --- luxury tents, complete with you own butler and a cute, young guy who comes by in the evenings to host your campfire, making smores and music! All tents have electricity and private bathrooms comparable to any other fine resort. They also have massage rooms on site, which is a nice bonus :) The food at Tent city was fantastic, and my boyfriend claims it was by far the finest beef he's ever had --- being that Paws Up is a working angus ranch, that meats are all fresh. We also stayed in a douglas fir big timber home --- which I have to say was probably the nicest place I've EVER stayed - it was really incredible! While we were staying at the cabin we dined out in the restaurant in the main lodge. The food was good --- again the meats were supposedly AMAZING --- but the service was casual and unprofessional. Based on current reviews it doesn't seem to have improved much--- which is why I dock a star on my review. I have to imagine the servers are not motivated because they do not receive tips... still, the resort really need to work on this before they merit a 5 star review. The activities in the area are wonderful and Paws Up will coordinate everything for you, which is nice and helps to make your vacation even more relaxing. I did some fly fishing --- with Cedar Creek Fly Fishing, Doug Jones who runs it is such a great guide! --- and have to say that going with a guide who has a boat makes all the difference... also, mountain biking is great, they keep the bikes on location at Paws Up so it's very convenient. Horseback riding is also on site and a ton of fun, they have great guides who are very friendly and make the experience enjoyable. Note: DO NOT tell the locals where you are staying, there have been some legal issues going on with Paws Up and the county since they opened and the locals have a REAL issue with them... read more

We just returned from our honeymoon at Paws Up Resort. It was AMAZING. The scenery was beautiful, peaceful, serene. The food was delicious and rich, and to top of off they have a great wine selection! We did white water rafting, horseback riding, fly fishing, hot air balloon ride, spa services, and ALL transportation to these activities was included (as well as transportation to anywhere else you need to go on the property). We stayed in the meadow homes for 2 night and the cliffside camps for 3 nights. In addition to having an amazing staff, all of the guests were equally great. We definitely left with at least 5 new friends. Our favorite staff members had to be Jessica (reservations/concierge), Katherine (Butler at Cliffside camp), Shanel (Chef at cliffside camp), Michael & Zack (butlers that give us rides and suggestions in an instant). We highly recommend paws up for family vacations, honeymooners, weddings, or just an awesome 5 star "outdoorsy" vacation! read more

We had the loveliest stay with Paws Up and are so grateful to the entire staff for their care and hospitality. The service here is unmatched and we had such a hard time saying goodbye. The rooms are spacious, cozy and luxurious. The location is breathtaking and allows for plenty exploration. We enjoyed ATV-ing, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, whiskey tasting, and plenty more. The food is fresh and flavorful and I can't recommend the huckleberry pancakes enough. We had a great time and can't wait to go back. read more

Stayed there July 20, 2020. Was really bad experience for what they charge. Tried to reach concierge 6 times prior to visit. no calls back, no emails, full voice mailboxes. Was worried when they told us at checkin that they were short staffed because of covid illnesses. Said they "lost a whole department" so asked for manager to gauge our health risk - manager never appeared. Ask for a call from manager - never happened. As many as five staff members from the corporate office in Vegas were brought in to "work the ranch"....even though they worked in accounting and purchasing. Check in barn was dirty and dark and window sills covered with dead beetles. Chefs/Food at camp and butler (Ashley) were amazing bright spots -- but the rest was actually embarrasingly lame for a resort that used to have a good reputation. If you're thinking about staying there, change your expectation of luxury service or attention. It's really more of a joke. The scenery is all Montana's doing, not the ranches. For the record, we never asked for a refund, or anything. Just to talk to a manager that must have been hiding from our questions about covid and employees. They never let us know it was safe or not. Based on our experience, we were left not sure. read more

The week spent at Paws Up was an absolutely incredible experience, made better by all of the fantastic team members at the resort who helped make everyday special, unique, and memorable. The resort itself is surreal, surrounded by stunning landscape and wildlife. The activities they offer vary across every type of "adventure" one would want to experience in Montana. I went with a group of 20, aging from less than 2 years old all the way to 65 years old - everyone at the resort was unbelievably accommodating of the group size and did everything possible to ensure everyone could enjoy the trip and participate in some degree. The activity guides are knowledgeable and friendly and allow guests to really try their hands at new skills safely but without excessive restriction. Specifically, I would call out a few guides who stood out as fantastic to us - Brian from Texas (who guided our clay shooting and backcountry tour excursion), Sammy from Kansas (who guided our 2 hour horse trail ride) and Abigail (on the Morning Jingle). The staff at the restaurants were also such a bright spot in the day, always friendly and welcoming to our party every day (with specific call out of Caeden, who was an absolute delight to meet and interact with!) As Caeden described the resort to us, it's "hard to leave, but easy to come back!" Such an accurate description of Paws Up, and I would recommend this resort to anyone and will certainly be back to experience even more of what this unbelievable place has to offer. read more

Paw's up gets two thumbs down! My family and I made plans to come here almost a year ago. The video on their website promises you an amazing "glamping" experience. Camping- but FIVE star! The video looks amazing. The reality is MUCH different. It is dirty and dusty and much too pricey. At $5k+ per night for a tent, my family (3 kids plus hubby) and I are very disappointed. I have yet to encounter a senior staff person. Pretty much a Lord of the Flies set up. All kids running the place. They all have little or no training. The customer service is non existent. Accommodations are a C- at best. The food is a B+. The activities are a C+. But you must be ready to fend for yourself and figure it out yourself. NO pampering here. They have bred a company culture of mediocrity. Every activity costs a significant amount over and above your per night fee. Cars used for transportation are all falling apart. We have been so disappointed we are leaving three days early... read more

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This place is amazing. The facilities must cost far more to maintain than you will ever pay to stay here. The cabins are incredible. The main lodge is first-class. The shooting range must be one of the best of its kind. Stay here if you can. read more

As good as it gets. We spent a week here in the Wilderness Estates and it was amazing. John P really hit the nail on the head with his review and I would only add that a year later the service, food and accommodations are still top notch. read more

An amazing wonderland in the mountains of Montana. It's beautiful. Was there in June and was blown away by the wildflower blooms. Whitewater rafting was great, as was the recovery the next day in the spa. The entire property is open and at your disposal. The staff is there to help with anything. Also - Amazing dining options as well as Amazing and Unique housing options. read more

Our experience at Paws Up was amazing! Best family vacation so far. Whether it was white water rafting, ATVing, Paintballing, or Horseback Riding, every activity was well-planned and extremely fun. All of our guides were excellent and really added to the overall experience. All of the food was delicious! Our morning chef, Ally, was awesome. We were excited to get up every morning to eat her amazing breakfast and to hangout with her! We really enjoyed getting to know her. We're definitely returning to Paws Up next summer. read more

I am truly mystified by all the good reviews. Maybe the owners get their friends to send in reviews? We just returned from a family vacation at PU. BIG TIME TWO PAWS DOWN! Lousy service (from sweet, well-intentioned kids), WAY overpriced, and the food was shockingly poor. We left feeling completely taken! What you get is what you might expect from a resort where you'd pay a third the price. Oh, and it's about as un-green as you can get - you have to get a 'shuttle ride' every time you leave your camp to eat lunch (required lunch spot) at a fixed menu, that is comparable with what you'd find in Dennys. There is no good coffee anywhere to be found on site, white flour, sugar, Cisco/Costco-to-Table, undercooked or overcooked food. The "Chefs" are well-intentioned amateur cooks. Do not trust what you read on the website. It sounds great, doesn't it? We were so excited. It's a sham! Owners should be ashamed of themselves. Read this and other negative reviews on other sites and take them seriously. I've read through the bad ones and they all say similar things that I 100% agree with. Trust me, I never take the time to write bad reviews, but we're so disturbed by this experience, I'm doing it in the hopes of protecting others! read more

Far, far too expensive for what they offer. 5 star prices with, at best, 3 star service. Most staff seemed poorly trained and lacked basic knowledge of the resort and the surrounding area. Before arrival, they had us fill out surveys of our eating needs, which we did. I'm still not sure why, as the meals are pre-set and they made not a single effort to accommodate the 2 vegetarians in our group. Every additional activity you want to do (e.g., horseback riding, rafting, "guided" hikes) costs extra, and by extra I mean at least twice what comparable activities normally cost. It astounds me that the place is still in business, as it's so poorly run. The value/benefit ratio is atrocious. Your money could easily be spent so much better elsewhere. read more