West Fork Lodge
The Montana West Fork Lodge is situated in the Bitterroot Mountains right along the border of Southwest Montana and the Idaho back-country. 90% of our guests fly in to enjoy the beautiful natural setting and the exceptional hospitality. -Tex and Heidi Irwin, your hosts. 406-821-1853 A Montana and Idaho Backcountry Airstrip Lodge 406-821-1853
"I will stop whatever I`m doing and get you what ever you need. We even have a courtesy van you can use to get to prime fishing, floating, hiking and biking." -Tex Irwin, Owner
We offer comfortable motel-style rooms, cabins, tent camping area, full bar and restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. We also provide accommodations to private parties of 8 or more.
STARTING JUNE 2010 WE WILL BE OPEN FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS AT 3:00 P.M. FOR BUSINESS. We are open to guests that stay with us 7 days a week.
Welcome Backcountry Fliers and Bush Pilots
BE ADVISED THAT WE WILL NOT HAVE 100LL FUEL AVAILABLE FOR A WHILE. WE ARE OVERHAULING THE FUEL TRUCKS 100LL TANKS.
Backcountry and bush pilots come from all over. We even have several European clients that arrive by rental aircraft. Many of our clients fly in as stopover before entering the Idaho backcountry.
For anyone out there with a desire to purchase an excellent property in Montana, especially pilots, check out the flyer I posted on the Guides/Links page. If you can`t read it to get phone numbers please give me a call and I will give you the details. This property is awesome and has the most beautiful views of this area. It has been priced considerably higher but the owner needs to relocate. If you ever desired to live in the best part of Montana, now is your chance.
Southwest Montana Hunting and Fishing
Enjoy the exceptional hunting and fishing that Southwest Montana and Idaho have to offer. This area is home to several varieties of trout including: cut throat, rainbow, brook and bull trout. Click here for a list of guides and an up-to-date fishing report.
Southwest Montana Hiking and Biking
Many of our guests come to enjoy the hiking and biking in Southwest Montana. Just a short distance from the lodge you will find Trapper Peak Mountain trail head with miles of beautiful mountain trails.
Southwest Montana Rafting and Floating
Half-day or full-day float trips are available from several outfitters in the Southwest Montana and Idaho area. Let us know your desire and we will make it happen.
We want you to come to Montana and enjoy what we have to offer. We try to accomodate everyone`s wishes and hope that your stay with us is wonderful and exciting, one that entices you and your family to return. Whether you arrive by flying or driving , you can experience Montana`s Magic with us. July is right around the corner and we have been having a wet spring so everything is bright green and growing. We need it as the snow pack was pretty low this year. Hopefully this will keep any major forest fires at bay this year. Come visit Montana and relax.
