RED LODGE, Montana — Rock Creek Resort in Red Lodge, Montana, reopened in July following an extensive renovation. Rock Creek Resort now offers upgraded design elements, expanded amenities, refreshed dining experiences and versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces that accommodate up to 350 guests. The resort is managed by Columbia Hospitality.
Event spaces include the 3,700-square-foot Cottonwood Ballroom that seats up to 350 guests at rounds; the 735-square-foot Twin Elk Boardroom; several smaller meeting rooms; and a 7,500-square-foot outdoor event field. On-site restaurants and flexible indoor-outdoor options round out gathering spaces.
The resort’s updated dining offerings include Wild Rose, the main lodge eatery serving breakfasts and lunches. By evening, Wild Rose transitions into a lobby bar, offering craft cocktails, regional beers, wines and light bites. Old Piney Dell has been reimagined with a refined menu that blends regional classics with modern techniques in a rustic, fireside setting. The restaurant can accommodate events for up to 100 guests.
Rock Creek Resort offers 78 rooms and suites, including creekside accommodations and Sheika’s Cabin, which has a clawfoot tub, fireplace and private deck. The property provides an array of communal spaces that celebrate the natural beauty of Red Lodge. Property amenities include a heated indoor pool, multiple saunas, a fishing pond and easy access to a variety of hiking trails. On-site activities include axe throwing, fly fishing lessons, casino gaming and Pepi’s Workshop, a space for hands-on crafts.
“We knew from the moment we walked on the land that this was a special place,” said David Krug, general partner at Rock Creek Resort and President of Krug Development. “We feel a responsibility both to honor Rock Creek Resort’s history and prepare it for the next 50 years of service by adding modern amenities and thoughtful touches throughout the property. We intend to continue to develop it with the hope that Rock Creek Resort becomes a new destination for Montana travelers.”
Located within the Custer Gallatin National Forest and offering direct access to hiking, mountain biking, fishing and horseback riding, the resort sits just off the Beartooth Highway and serves as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park’s northeast entrance. The resort also serves as a gateway to the scenic Beartooth Highway. Guests can head to the nearby Elk River Outfitters for horseback rides or hike through Yellowstone National Park to take in the wildlife, waterfalls and forests.
“Rock Creek Resort has always held a special place in the heart of Red Lodge, and we feel incredibly honored to carry forward its legacy,” said General Manager Troy Douthit. “The original owners, Pepi and Sheika, poured so much care and passion into making this a beloved destination, and our goal is to preserve that spirit. We’re not just reopening a resort — we’re continuing a story that means so much to this community.”
For more information, visit rockcreekresort.com.
