Trip Planner
Tucked between the Yellowstone River and the Absaroka Mountains in Paradise Valley, Pray is a true Montana escape. With postcard views in every direction, this small town draws visitors for outdoor adventure and deep relaxation — often both in the same day.
Pray’s two signature stays set the tone. Sage Lodge sits on the Yellowstone River with expansive valley views, upscale rooms and cabins, a full spa, lawn games, fire pits, and two on-site restaurants (The Grill at Sage Lodge and The Fireside Room). Down the road, the beloved Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa has welcomed travelers since 1900 with mineral-rich pools, rustic-to-boutique lodging, horseback rides, fly-fishing, mountain biking, and live music at the saloon — plus winter dogsledding and Nordic trails.
Hiking, fishing, cabin stays and scenic drives fill the area with opportunity. Adventurers hike nearby trails or take on Emigrant Peak, which rises nearly 11,000 feet above the valley floor. Others come for weddings, romantic getaways, or simply to slow down and soak under the stars.
Start with a morning cast on the Yellowstone, then coffee and a cinnamon roll in Emigrant. For dinner, choose your vibe: wood-fired and seasonal at Sage Lodge, classic Montana at the Chico Dining Room or Poolside Grille, or burgers and comfort fare at the Emigrant Outpost — a local favorite.
Reservations help: Book Sage Lodge Spa treatments and dining in advance, and secure pool access or dinner spots at Chico (Chef Dave Wells is a three-time James Beard semifinalist and 2025 finalist). If you’re hiking Emigrant Peak, plan an early start and reward yourself with a soak or sundowner afterward.
Check both resort calendars: Chico Hot Springs hosts weekend live music and holiday events, and you can reserve the wine cellar for private dinners; Sage Lodge features chef dinners, seasonal celebrations and lawn-side summer gatherings with that big-sky backdrop.
