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Travel
Planner
GREAT
FALLS, MONTANA (pop. 60,000)
Guests have two
options when coming to fish the Missouri River.
The first is to stay in Great Falls, which has a number
of national hotel chains, as well as a wider variety of
dining options than found on the river. You won't
even need to rent a car...you can take a cab or shuttle from the
airport to your hotel, and I'll pick you up in the
morning and drop you off after fishing.
CRAIG, MONTANA (pop. not
many)
Between Wolf Creek and Cascade, MT., are several
villages, restaurant/bars, hotels and summer homes that
comprise the "Canyon" area. Craig is
"headquarters" for many anglers. Fly shops,
shuttle services, great meals at Izzak's, and local
flavor at Joe's Bar make Craig the happening place on
the 'Mo. Lodging and dining in
the Canyon varies, but it is definitely more rural than
Great Falls. For those who want that "Montana
experience" we recommend that you stay on the river so
you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Canyon.
Accommodations in the Canyon are somewhat limited and
are often reserved 6-12 months in advance, so please
plan early! See below to book our cabins at
the Craig Trout Camp!
AIR
TRAVEL
Delta/SkyWest, Alaska/Horizon, Northwest and United all have
regularly scheduled flights into Great Falls.
Direct flights are available from:
-Seattle (Alaska/Horizon)
-Salt Lake City (Delta/Skywest)
-Minneapolis (Northwest)
-Denver (United)
DRIVING
Great Falls is
located on I-15, 2 ½ hours north of Butte, MT. From
the West…take I-90 to Bonner, MT. (just east of
Missoula), and take the HWY 200 exit. Follow 200 to
I-15, just North of Great Falls. From the South…take
I-15. If you are staying on the river (or meeting me
there) you’ll stop short of Great Falls in Craig, MT.
From the East…take I-90 from Bozeman, MT., to the
HWY 287 exit to Helena (just past Three Forks). At
Helena, get on I-15 north to Great Falls. |
The
Craig Trout Camp offers the best accommodations in
Craig. Only a double haul from the river, the
Trout Camp consists of two 2-3 person cabins, "Rainbow"
and "Brown", the "Sutton Place" (4 people), and has 3
RV sites as well, all with full hook ups.
Previously
booked by the Trout Shop, these facilities are a
favorite among anglers wishing the convience of staying
right in Craig. You can park your car and walk to
Izzak's for dinner, the fly shop for supplies, and to
meet your guide. You can even walk to the river
for a little fishing before dark.
All
3 cabins rent far in advance, especially for the busy
seasons of June, July and October. For 2008 we
will be operating the Trout Camp ourselves, in
partnership with longtime Missouri River guide Mark
Raisler. On site will also be our new fly shop,
with great products and the best information to help you
have a successful day on the Missouri.