Just a few minutes outside of Dillon Montana, Goose Down Ranch has a nice quiet spot for you to stay! Our places are clean, comfortable and affordable. The Cottage is a renovated, rustic, one-level cabin. Master bedroom has a queen bed and ensuite full bathroom, big closet, lovely windows with awesome views. Second bedroom has one queen and 1 XL twin bed. Other sleeping area, has 1 XL twin bed. Second full bath and large, open, country style full kitchen with all the amenities. The Porch gives you amazing views of the West Pioneer Mountains, while the new back grilling outdoor area, offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy your time, outside, gazing at the lovely Blacktail Mountain range. We have, Wifi, full size W/D, gas grill, satellite TV. But, you will want to enjoy the views, out on the porch, go see the mountains, hike the trails, fish the rivers and explore the wonderful areas that surround Dillon, the majestic area we live in. We boast Blue Ribbon Fishing! The Beaverhead River, with famed Poindexter Slough are just down the lane from you. Or choose from 5 other blue ribbon trout rivers close by. The Big Hole River, the Jefferson River, The Madison River and the Ruby River are all within a reasonable jaunt, to fish for the day. Many great hiking trails are close by to explore; easy day trips or adventurous mountain lake trails in the Pioneers. You can raft, float, wade, or swim while enjoying breathtaking beauty. Bring along your fishing rod to catch Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout. Bring your camera to capture the spectacular views, moose, deer and occasional mountain goat or big horn sheep. Crystal Digging & Ghost Towns. Are you heading west? You can dig your own crystals at Crystal Park. Experience the historic ghost towns of Coolidge or Bannack. Heading east to the ghost town of Virginia City, experience an old-time candy shop, a real malt at the soda fountain shop, and take in a vaudeville show at the Follies, or Virginia City Players. Water Sports?
Just south of us is Clark Canyon Dam for sun, swimming, cliff jumping, boating, and jet skiing. Enjoy a lazy float down the Beaverhead River on tubes or kayaks. How about Big Game Hunting?
Southwest Montana is home to some of the very best big game hunting, from elk, Mule & Whitetail deer, moose, antelope and much more. Upland game bird hunting follows the big game season and Beaverhead County is home to a great array of birds. Into Pictographs & Geology?
Beaverhead County is the largest county in Montana and includes a broad range of scenic and geologic diversity. Just 10 minutes south are hidden some prehistoric cave paintings. From the high mountain meadows and sub alpine peaks to expansive basins, Beaverhead County offers a rich natural and human history.