Hotels in Three Forks and Ennis

In Ennis & Vicinity

In addition to the properties reviewed, the Rainbow Valley Motel, 1 mile south of Ennis on U.S. 287 (P.O. Box 26), Ennis, MT 59729 (tel. 800/452-8254 or 406/682-4264; www.rainbowvalley.com), offers large, well-maintained cabin-style rooms, with rates for two people of $80 to $120. There are also a couple of large cabin homes for $175 to $220 a night.

Camping

Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park (tel. 406/287-3541) has 40 campsites ($13-$15), showers, a dump station, and fishing access on a river, plus hiking trails and interpretive programs. Missouri Headwaters State Park (tel. 406/994-4042) has a year-round campground ($12) with 20 sites and basic cabins ($25) scattered along the river, plus numerous hiking trails and plenty of fishing access. Maximum trailer length is 25 feet; there's a boat ramp and dump station. Those wanting RV hookups and the usual commercial campground amenities should head to Camp Three Forks, on U.S. 287, 1 mile south of I-90 exit 274 (tel. 866/523-1773 or 406/285-3611; www.campthreeforks.com), which has a pastoral setting as well as a clean bathhouse, swimming pool, rec room, and playground. It's open May through September, with sites for both tents and RVs at rates of $20 to $36, and basic cabins for $45 to $50.