Welcome to El Western Cabins & Lodges

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Celebrating over 75 years of providing great Montana Hospitality, El Western Cabins & Lodges is located in Ennis, Montana. Situated in the Madison River Valley, along the famed "perfect waters" of the Madison River, in Fly Fishing's "Golden Triangle". The Madison River Valley is coined as the Gateway to Yellowstone, only 70 miles north of the West Yellowstone National Park entrance, our log cabin-style hotel property offers a lush oasis with a host of stay options.


Plan the perfect Montana vacation or fishing trip and enjoy the space and comfort you desire!


Madison River Fishing

With acclaimed fishing on the Madison River, adventure awaits in Ennis, Montana. Located on the “perfect waters” of the Madison River inside the “golden triangle,” we invite you to enjoy an experience of a lifetime catching Rainbow, Brown, Cutthroat, or Brook Trout, and/or Whitefish, and Arctic Grayling.


Whether you prefer wade or float fishing, the area has a host of amazing fishing guides here to help you get “the big catch." Click here for more info.

Our Accommodations

We invite you to discover your ideal stay, choose from a host of options & enjoy the accommodations you desire.


Our Creekside Cabins are perfect for overnight trips and getaways, while our Mountainside Cabins are vacation-style and feature multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. They also offer full kitchens, living rooms, and cozy fireplaces ideal for longer vacations and families.


El Western Cabins and Lodges also offers two full-size homes ensuring that your group will enjoy a vacation to remember.

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Group Events

For larger groups and events, El Western Cabins & Lodges pairs its accommodations with our Conference Center and outdoor event lawn, Bear Creek Meadow. The event lawn features a meandering creek, charming water wheel, beautiful lush grass and amazing scenery. Create special moments at El Western Cabins & Lodges for your upcoming special events, family reunions, wedding ceremonies and corporate retreats.

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Things to Do

In addition to the acclaimed Fly Fishing on the Madison River, Ennis and the Madison River Valley offer captivating hikes through renowned places like Yellowstone National Park and the Lewis & Clark Caverns, Historic Western Ghost Cities with Virginia City and Nevada City, and more. Adventurists delight in whitewater rafting through the class IV rapids of Bear Trap Canyon or snowmobiling the numerous trails in the winter. Choose the activities that excite you.


With fantastic local restaurants and unique shops, shows in Virginia City and Nevada City, and galleries, El Western Cabins & Lodges and Ennis, Montana offers a variety of attractions to keep visitors engaged and entertained.

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Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park, just 70 miles south of El Western Cabins & Lodges in Ennis, Montana, is a mesmerizing natural wonderland. As the first and oldest National Park in the world, it boasts stunning geothermal features like Old Faithful, mesmerizing hot springs, and abundant wildlife. El Western serves as the perfect gateway to this iconic Park, offering travelers a comfortable and convenient base to explore its wonders.

Reviews

Escape to the beauty of Montana and experience true western hospitality at El Western Cabins & Lodges. Our guests rave about our cozy accommodations, breathtaking surroundings, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Read on to discover why El Western is the perfect destination for your next Montana adventure.

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"Beautiful area, and the cabins are a perfect place to stop. The front desk staff were very friendly, and the cabins are exceptionally nice and clean, with good towels! The area also has great food choices and scenery."

Rick Glover, Google Reviews

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"We recently had a family reunion and stayed at the El Western and used their community facility. This is the 2nd time we have had our reunion at this location and the family voted to have our next one hear as well."

 Jeffrey Douglas, Google Reviews

"We booked this place last minute as our previous plans had changed suddenly, and it did not disappoint!

Site is clean clean clean! Location is perfect. All around beautiful cabins."

 Sara Wilkins, Google Reviews

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