River Island House Guidebook
Sightseeing and Activities
River Island House is on the West Fork of the Stillwater River and has some of the best Blue Ribbon all-native trout fishing in the country.
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Stillwater River
River Island House is on the West Fork of the Stillwater River and has some of the best Blue Ribbon all-native trout fishing in the country.
The hike up to Mystic Lake is a favorite for the serious hiker. https://mthikes.com/mystic-lake-trail/
Here's a video we found, which shows the hiking trail and the lake.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Sioux+Charley+Lake+Trail&&view=detail&mid=FA423CD177294FBBF382FA423CD177294FBBF382&&FORM=VDRVRV
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Mystic Lake
The hike up to Mystic Lake is a favorite for the serious hiker. https://mthikes.com/mystic-lake-trail/
Here's a video we found, which shows the hiking trail and the lake.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Sioux+Charley+Lake+Trail&&view=detail&mid=FA423CD177294FBBF382FA423CD177294FBBF382&&FORM=VDRVRV
At River Island House, you'll be in one of the most beautiful areas in the country, in the foothills of the Beartooth Mountains. Numerous birds & wildlife are abundant all over the area, including bald eagles, golden eagles, bluebirds, meadowlarks, grouse, hawks, sandhill cranes & many other birds, as well as whitetail & mule deer, elk, moose, black bears (& possibly grizzlies), wild turkeys, the occasional coyote, fox, or mountain lion. Note: The cabin is located in a black bear area.
Nye
At River Island House, you'll be in one of the most beautiful areas in the country, in the foothills of the Beartooth Mountains. Numerous birds & wildlife are abundant all over the area, including bald eagles, golden eagles, bluebirds, meadowlarks, grouse, hawks, sandhill cranes & many other birds, as well as whitetail & mule deer, elk, moose, black bears (& possibly grizzlies), wild turkeys, the occasional coyote, fox, or mountain lion. Note: The cabin is located in a black bear area.
River rafting is available through Absaroka River Adventures in Absarokee. Check out their website:
https://absarokariver.com/
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Absaroka River Adventures
113 W Grove StRiver rafting is available through Absaroka River Adventures in Absarokee. Check out their website:
https://absarokariver.com/
Guided river rafting is a local favorite. Get more info on Adventure Whitewater's website:
https://adventurewhitewater.com/
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Adventure Whitewater
1 N Stillwater RdGuided river rafting is a local favorite. Get more info on Adventure Whitewater's website:
https://adventurewhitewater.com/
Food scene
The Fishtail General Store is the oldest, continuously-operating general store in Montana. Don't miss it. In addition to the local history of it, you'll find a bit of everything you might need, including a full-service deli, food, drinks, gifts, and much more.
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Fishtail General Store
35 W MainThe Fishtail General Store is the oldest, continuously-operating general store in Montana. Don't miss it. In addition to the local history of it, you'll find a bit of everything you might need, including a full-service deli, food, drinks, gifts, and much more.
Just 3 miles from River Island House, stop in at Carter's Camp for burgers, fried fish, pizzas, and more. Full bar.
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Carter's Camp
2027 Co Rd 419Just 3 miles from River Island House, stop in at Carter's Camp for burgers, fried fish, pizzas, and more. Full bar.
Just 3 miles from River Island House, you can get a bit of most things you might need at the tiny Nye Trading Post. You'll find gas, ATM, beer & wine & soft drinks, snacks & food, drugstore items, the Nye post office, and more.
Nye Trading Post
1997 Nye RdJust 3 miles from River Island House, you can get a bit of most things you might need at the tiny Nye Trading Post. You'll find gas, ATM, beer & wine & soft drinks, snacks & food, drugstore items, the Nye post office, and more.
MontAsia in Fishtail is 1/2 Montana & 1/2 Malaysia. All good food! See their menu at: https://www.montasia.ninja/menus
MontAsia
15 West MainMontAsia in Fishtail is 1/2 Montana & 1/2 Malaysia. All good food! See their menu at: https://www.montasia.ninja/menus
Neighborhoods
Nye is a sparsely-populated tiny town where neighbors help neighbors. Nye's "downtown" consists of the Nye Trading Post & post office, the Nye Firehall, and Carter's Camp bar & grill. At the trading post, there's a little bit of most everything, including cold beverages, snacks, food items, drugstore items, gas, and more.
Nye
Nye is a sparsely-populated tiny town where neighbors help neighbors. Nye's "downtown" consists of the Nye Trading Post & post office, the Nye Firehall, and Carter's Camp bar & grill. At the trading post, there's a little bit of most everything, including cold beverages, snacks, food items, drugstore items, gas, and more.
We're always here to help...
We will be happy to give you any assistance you need at the cabin or about the area, such as how-to, directions, tips, etc. You can email Maria at riverislandhouse@gmail.com or call Maria at 406-426-4558. We hope you enjoy your visit!
River Island House, Stillwater River, Nye, Montana USA
265 Limestone RoadWe will be happy to give you any assistance you need at the cabin or about the area, such as how-to, directions, tips, etc. You can email Maria at riverislandhouse@gmail.com or call Maria at 406-426-4558. We hope you enjoy your visit!
Consejos sobre la ciudad
Qué meter en la valija
Bring a jacket or coat.
Even in summer, the nights can range from cool to downright cold up at this high elevation, so bring enough warm clothing, just in case.
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Always keep an eye on the kids.
Especially near the river or in rocky areas, please supervise the kids at all times to prevent injury or drowning. Also, because of wildlife in the area.
In early-mid-summer, the river is dangerous, with fast-moving water from the snowmelt runoff. We recommend staying out of the water, but if you must go in, do not enter the river without a life jacket!!
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Important info about cell phone service...
River Island House is so secluded that there is no cell service at the cabin, but it does have a land line for your use, as well as very good Wifi.
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Fly into Billings International Airport.
Billings is the closest airport and is approximately 85 miles from the cabin.
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Before you drive up to Nye...
We recommend that you shop for food, beverages, and gas before you drive up (we provide coffee, sugar, sweetener, & creamer). The closest full grocery store - Stillwater Market in Absarokee - is 25 miles from the cabin (you can get convenience store items at the nearby Nye Trading Post).
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Local gas stations...
On your way up here, we recommend filling your gas tank at the Cenex/Rockin J convenience store at the corner of Hwy. 78 and S-419 (Nye Rd). This is the last full gas station/convenience store before you get to Nye...
or, 3 miles past Rockin J on 419 (Nye Rd.), the Fishtail store has a gas pump and is priced the same.
http://absarokeearea.com/shopping/rockin-j/
Up in Nye, the trading post does have gas but at higher prices, so we're making this recommendation solely to save you money.
Formas de ahorrar
DIY Fly-Fishing
You can get DIY Stillwater River fly fishing information on this site we found online:
https://diyflyfishing.com/stillwater-river-montana/
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"Visit Stillwater Montana" website has tons of great info.
We recommend checking out this website for even more activities & info in this beautiful area:
https://www.visitstillwatermt.com/
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Watch for deer and other wildlife crossing roads.
There is abundant wildlife in this area, so we recommend keeping watch on both sides of the road as you drive in this area. In addition, June is fawn season - Fawns are apprehensive about crossing roads - If you see a deer crossing the road, a little fawn might follow her a few seconds behind, so please allow a little time & you might see a little Bambi!