You won’t find another place in Montana quite like Pine Creek Lodge. Located in Livingston and surrounded by the beautiful Paradise Valley, this property is a weekend destination all on its own. From the rustic, recycled cabins to the on-site entertainment, it’s no wonder this place has been making Montanans so happy for the better part of a century.

It all started in 1946, when Wayne Crosby built the main lodge almost entirely with his bare hands.

Pine Creek Lodge / Facebook 75 years later, the building still has plenty of its original details.

Over the years, the property grew as different owners took it over.

Management / TripAdvisor The general store was added first, followed by the restaurants and the unique cabins.

Here, the cabins are made out of recycled shipping containers.

Management / TripAdvisor This development occurred when the original cabins became worn down and needed to be replaced. The owners at the time suggested the shipping containers for a unique look.

The cabins are cozy, with either a queen-sized bed or a queen bed and a twin.

Management / TripAdvisor They have coffee makers, mini fridges, electricity and WiFi, but they don’t have private bathrooms. Fortunately, there are both private guest bathroom suites and a recently remodeled shared bathroom nearby.

The on-site restaurant serves classic comfort food and healthy options, serving lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch.

Pine Creek Lodge / Facebook From Totchos and wings to hearty burgers and tasty entrees, you’ll find what you’re craving here.

But the best part is, Pine Creek Lodge hosts frequent concerts—and when you book a cabin, you’ll get two free tickets to a show that is playing while you’re there.

Pine Creek Lodge / Facebook On show days, this place is a lot louder than normal, but it’s also a whole lot more fun. And if you don’t want to splurge for the $99 cabin, you can always reserve a tent camping site and sleep under the stars after the show.

Pine Creek Lodge is truly a Montana treasure.

Pine Creek Lodge / Facebook And considering you’ll be a 10 minute drive from downtown Livingston and about 40 minutes from Yellowstone, it’s safe to say you’ll never be bored.

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Pine Creek Lodge / Facebook

75 years later, the building still has plenty of its original details.

Management / TripAdvisor

The general store was added first, followed by the restaurants and the unique cabins.

Management / TripAdvisor

This development occurred when the original cabins became worn down and needed to be replaced. The owners at the time suggested the shipping containers for a unique look.

They have coffee makers, mini fridges, electricity and WiFi, but they don’t have private bathrooms. Fortunately, there are both private guest bathroom suites and a recently remodeled shared bathroom nearby.

From Totchos and wings to hearty burgers and tasty entrees, you’ll find what you’re craving here.

On show days, this place is a lot louder than normal, but it’s also a whole lot more fun. And if you don’t want to splurge for the $99 cabin, you can always reserve a tent camping site and sleep under the stars after the show.

And considering you’ll be a 10 minute drive from downtown Livingston and about 40 minutes from Yellowstone, it’s safe to say you’ll never be bored.

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Address: Pine Creek Lodge, 2496 E River Rd, Livingston, MT 59047, USA