Our Customer Reviews

  My wife and I stopped in to the Sun Canyon Lodge on the recommendation of someone in Augusta, MT. What an incredible location. The lodge is situated in... read more a valley between vertical canyon walls on either side.

The main lodge is warm, comfortable, and smells richly of smoke and wood. It's a great spot to hang out when it get cold out, and they offer free wi-fi.

In terms of lodging they offer both camping and cabins. The cabins range in price and amenities and are all spotlessly clean and cozy.

For camping there is a large lawn with lots of fire pits. There's a stream that runs along the eastern side of the lawn that you can hear from the sites. Pretty amazing.

The bathrooms are EXTREMELY clean and well kept. They are also the nicest we've yet seen for a campground. A nice change after spending a few nights at Glacier.

The beauty of this place is nicely complimented by the attitude of the staff. Niki (one of the owners) went WAY over the top making sure we had everything we needed. She is a pleasure to talk with and has a vast knowledge of the surrounding area. She also makes a mean breakfast. The pancakes are enormous, delicious, and all the food is very reasonably priced. They also offer lunch and dinner.

Sun Canyon is also a fully functioning hunting lodge. They offer back country fishing trips, hunting trips, horseback rides, and more.

There are a few very friendly dogs that roam around the property. They were especially appreciated on our first night as there was a black bear about somewhere. One of the dogs, Curry, spent the entire night outside our tent watching over us. Pretty awesome.

All in all our experience here was fantastic. If you're in the area of Augusta or Choteau it's worth driving into the mountains to visit this place, even just for lunch.

  My husband and I went there for our anniversary for a trail ride. Everyone was so warm and friendly and went out of their way to make us happy. Beautiful... read more scenery and good food too. We will be returning for another trip soon!

  My husband and I wanted to see the Chinese Wall in the Bob Marshal Wilderness and experience a pack trip. Josh and Nicki at Sun Canyon Lodge and Outfitters made... read more our dream come true. There staff went above and beyond to make this trip a pleasurable experience. We will never forget all the wonderful memories.

  Just got married at the lodge. We reserved all 5 cabins, plenty of space for RV's and campers. Having a full service restaurant and bar up in the mountains was... read more great. The staff was beyond helpful. Keep in mind this is a real hunting lodge with a million dollar view and not a five star resort. Definitely recommend.

  Went to Sun canyon lodge to stay overnight for a gathering for a birthday party. Beautiful scenery, and breathtaking views. Went on a half day trail ride and loved it.... read more We are ranchers from West Texas but don't have trees and mountains like this. Coming back for sure some day for a longer trip and to take a trail ride into the wilderness.

  Teen daughter and I had an amazing adventure- Grace was a professional guide, and Bella a superb guide dog, protecting our horses and adding a charming touch to our magnificent... read more tour in the Montana Mts!

Tubbs,Bubba and Rooster a horse train - sure footed the entire way. Price was great- and the lodge charming after our ride.

  We took a two hour horse ride up the mountain in the morning. Real nice and real peaceful. Staff/Owners are amazing. Great place to get away. Enjoyed sitting around the... read more lodge chit chatting after our ride. Thank you!

  We absolutely love this place. Do not expect fancy. Do expect clean and relaxed. The Lodge is run by a very nice family that clearly understand the meaning... read more of hard work and customer service. The cabins are basic but pet friendly. Some have indoor plumbing some do not. We have stayed in both and either is fine. There is a very modern and well kept bathhouse if you have a cabin without plumbing. The food in the lodge was very family friendly and reasonable. We went horseback riding and the views were out of the world. The wranglers were also top notch. If you can get Melissa - you should!
I cannot wait to return next summer.

  My husband and I wanted to see the Chinese Wall and experience a packing trip into the back country of the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Josh and Nicki at Sun Canyon... read more Lodge and Outfitters made our dream trip come true. Their guides and camp cook/ guide went above and beyond to make this trip a memorable experience. We will always remember the great time we had with Sun Canyon Lodge And Outfitters.

  The atmosphere was rustic and pleasant. The bathrooms were clean and the food wonderful. A dog named Curry greated us and ushered us inside the lodge. He then rested by... read more the front door. Whenever a new customer was approaching he would bark a couple of times. The service was good and the waitress was friendly and paid attention to our needs. We will go back.

As far as Gibson dam and the lake, it is breathtaking. Each time I visit I am in awe of the beauty. We are so lucky to live in Montana

  Our group of 6 went on an overnight camping experience in the Bob Marshall Wilderness organized by Sun Canyon Lodge. Riding 14 miles to and from the camp on... read more safe and steady horses was an adventure for our novice family. The camp, tents and food was very well maintained and a fun experience. They even went out of their way to bake my daughter a birthday cake! Fishing for cutthroat trout was a blast in the crystal clear mountain stream. More riding for those that wanted more of an adventure. Highly recommended!

  Sun Canyon Lodge is tucked in to a breathtakingly beautiful gulch with a cliff on one side and mountain views on the others. Josh and Niki are wonderful hosts, with... read more Niki handling things at the Lodge and Josh guiding the wilderness piece of the adventure. The cabins surrounding the main lodge are charmingly rustic and immaculate. The main lodge, with the restaurant and bar, is warm and cozy. The stables and corrals are a short stroll away so you can visit the animals and if you're lucky, see a new foal! Be sure to ask Josh and Niki's young son Charlie for a tour. I'm sure the Lodge would be a great place for an extended stay, but that was just the beginning for our group. After a single night at the Lodge, we rode out into the the Bob Marshall Wilderness for a six day "roving" trip, which means we camped in a different place every night. Josh custom planned this trip for us because we wanted to see as much as possible and didn't mind a few longer days in the saddle. But we could have ridden to the first camp, which is a semi-permanent summer camp with walled tents and a cook/dining tent, and taken day trips from there; or done a roving trip with one or more layover days. They'll graciously accommodate the group's wishes and abilities. And speaking of accommodations, we had three different dietary... Sun Canyon Lodge is tucked in to a breathtakingly beautiful gulch with a cliff on one side and mountain views on the others. Josh and Niki are wonderful hosts, with Niki handling things at the Lodge and Josh guiding the wilderness piece of the adventure. The cabins surrounding the main lodge are charmingly rustic and immaculate. The main lodge, with the restaurant and bar, is warm and cozy. The stables and corrals are a short stroll away so you can visit the animals and if you're lucky, see a new foal! Be sure to ask Josh and Niki's young son Charlie for a tour.
I'm sure the Lodge would be a great place for an extended stay, but that was just the beginning for our group. After a single night at the Lodge, we rode out into the the Bob Marshall Wilderness for a six day "roving" trip, which means we camped in a different place every night. Josh custom planned this trip for us because we wanted to see as much as possible and didn't mind a few longer days in the saddle. But we could have ridden to the first camp, which is a semi-permanent summer camp with walled tents and a cook/dining tent, and taken day trips from there; or done a roving trip with one or more layover days. They'll graciously accommodate the group's wishes and abilities. And speaking of accommodations, we had three different dietary needs which were seamlessly met with pretty incredible camp fare - no freeze dried stew!
We saw fascinating flora and fauna and had incredible views throughout the trip. The horses and mules were really fun to travel with and were sometimes downright entertaining. The crew was terrific, fun, knowledgeable about "the Bob" and had some fascinating stories. The only problem with the entire trip was that it had to end. This was the third trip I've taken with Sun Canyon and it will most definitely not be the last. More

  Outstanding! From my initial phone call inquiring about scheduling a ride for nine, of varying ages and experience, to the end of the beautiful, amazing ride our day was spectacular.... read more Gracious, kind, knowledgeable and a beautiful setting. A++++

  Our visit fell between the busy summer season and the hunting season, and it was wonderful! The facility was a great combination for rustic, but clean, and updated. We had... read more a nice campfire and a good shrimp dinner. The one drawback was the dogs that kept coming around while we were trying to eat outside.

  We have stayed at the cabins, hiked the area, looked at Petroglyphs and eaten a few times. Very beautiful area in some amazing mountains. Visit was marred a... read more bit when the owner fired a wrangler for letting the horses go in a very loud way in front of us but chasing loose horses is no fun, we understand that.

You have to remember that you are in the boondocks here and this isn't the Hilton. Rustic but in the sticks so you have to bear with it all a bit but then you will have fun.

  We had diner with our family at the restaurant on our way to Gibson Dam. Great burgers, very good salads, generous portions and freshly made. It was quite a drive,... read more but next time in Montana, we would definitely go again!

  You probably won't stumble on the restaurant here by accident. It's near Gibson Dam along the Sun Canyon Drive, and we arrived after some lengthy stretches of unpaved roads. The... read more decor is apprpriately rustic with lots of stuffed game arranged around the room. my suggestion, sit facing the windoes and the beautiful Rocky Mountain Front scenery.

The menu offers primarily sandwiches and chicken strips, and fish. The burgers were huge, and the fries arrived nice and crisp and hot. My side salad was generous with a mix of fresh greens. The prices were very reasonable, especially considering the generous servings, a burger and chips was $8.00, burger and salad $9.00.

  We are a family of 7, including two young boys ages 5 and 7. We have done our own horsepacking for 30 years, but now that we have an... read more extended family, we only have enough horses for riding, so needed an outfitter to pack our gear in for us. We arranged with Sun Canyon Lodge, and they couldn't have been more helpful as we were developing our plan. When we arrived, we had a great evening with dinner and a night's stay in one of their cabins. At breakfast, the owners offered to give us another horse so that our two grandsons weren't riding together on the same horse. What a generous offer and it worked out so much better for the ride in. We had a terrific time and can't say enough good things about Nicky and Josh. They run a great operation in an unbelievably beautiful spot in the world!

  My family and I stay here each year for a week- fishing nearby. A great place to stay. Very accommodating. Their restaurant is good - food tasty... read more and reasonably priced. Owners and staff are very pleasant.

  We had diner with our family at the restaurant on our way to Gibson Dam. Great burgers, very good salads, generous portions and freshly made. It was quite a drive,... read more but next time in Montana, we would definitely go again!

  You probably won't stumble on the restaurant here by accident. It's near Gibson Dam along the Sun Canyon Drive, and we arrived after some lengthy stretches of unpaved roads. The... read more decor is apprpriately rustic with lots of stuffed game arranged around the room. my suggestion, sit facing the windoes and the beautiful Rocky Mountain Front scenery.

The menu offers primarily sandwiches and chicken strips, and fish. The burgers were huge, and the fries arrived nice and crisp and hot. My side salad was generous with a mix of fresh greens. The prices were very reasonable, especially considering the generous servings, a burger and chips was $8.00, burger and salad $9.00.

  We are a family of 7, including two young boys ages 5 and 7. We have done our own horsepacking for 30 years, but now that we have an... read more extended family, we only have enough horses for riding, so needed an outfitter to pack our gear in for us. We arranged with Sun Canyon Lodge, and they couldn't have been more helpful as we were developing our plan. When we arrived, we had a great evening with dinner and a night's stay in one of their cabins. At breakfast, the owners offered to give us another horse so that our two grandsons weren't riding together on the same horse. What a generous offer and it worked out so much better for the ride in. We had a terrific time and can't say enough good things about Nicky and Josh. They run a great operation in an unbelievably beautiful spot in the world!