Rock Creek Resort—an historic 40-acre property in Red Lodge, Mont., near Yellowstone National Park—is set to reopen this month following an extensive renovation.
Rock Creek Resort will now have upgraded design elements, expanded amenities, refreshed dining experiences and versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces designed to accommodate up to 350 guests. The reimagined resort is managed by Columbia Hospitality, while the development team has been led by David Krug—general partner at Rock Creek Resort and president of Krug Development—Simona Krug and Dan Cauley. Simona Krug oversaw the design team and directed interior design efforts.
"We knew from the moment we walked on the land that this was a special place. 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,” David Krug said in a statement. “We intend to continue to develop it with the hope that Rock Creek Resort becomes a new destination for Montana travelers."
Rock Creek Resort offers 78 rooms and suites, including creekside accommodations and Sheika’s Cabin—which features a clawfoot tub, fireplace and private deck. The property also features an array of thoughtfully designed communal spaces that bring people together and celebrate the natural beauty of Red Lodge, according to the company. Property amenities include a heated indoor pool, multiple saunas, a fishing pond and 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.
Updated Dining Options
The resort’s updated dining offerings include Wild Rose, the main lodge eatery serving breakfasts and lunches during the day and transitioning into a lobby bar during the evening. Old Piney Dell—an established venue overlooking the creek—has been reimagined with a refined menu that blends regional classics with modern techniques in a rustic, fireside setting, according to the company. Rock Creek Resort also features a range of indoor and outdoor event spaces designed to accommodate gatherings of various sizes from small meetings to larger celebrations.
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 scenic, seasonal Beartooth Highway and serves as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park’s northeast entrance, according to the company.