rane Meadow Lodge is located at the edge of an 8,000 acre ranch on the Ruby River just outside the town of Twin Bridges in Southwestern Montana. On the ranch you'll discover the rich ecological diversity in 12 miles of exclusively private, easy wading in Leonard Spring Creek, Mill Creek and the Ruby River. Within three miles of the ranch lies the confluence of the Beaverhead, Big Hole and Ruby Rivers, which together, form the Jefferson River.

Crane meadow Lodge has been fifteen years in the making, with a philosophy that centers around the idea that bigger is NOT necessarily better. Four extremely private cabins, complete with queen beds, separate living areas and screened porches, allow our guests to retreat from their day's exploration in quiet comfort and solitude.

The Main Lodge sports a relaxing western atmosphere with a comfortable living/lounge area, complete with fireplace, and a spacious dining room. Our menu features local specialties with an emphasis on true western fare. Our staff takes particular pride in all preparations, especially any restricted dietary requirements of our guests. 

The non-fishing/non-hunting guest will have plenty of activities to fill a vacation agenda with historic places to visit like the old ghost towns of Virginia City and Nevada City and family attractions such as Bannack State Park and the Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park. Hiking and sight-seeing at these nearby points of interest are great fun for the whole family. Watching wildlife and birds on the ranch is another popular activity.