Policies

Thank You for Respecting Our Policies

Our Unique and Beautiful Piece of Private Property has been Enjoyed by Many Visitors for Decades.
We are happy to share these natural treasures with those that are happy to observe our policies in exchange.

We have laws and policies imposed upon us by the government and insurance (and common sense) that we have no choice but to pass on to our guests. Our years of experience and small staff also dictate how the hot springs must be run in order to be available to the public. The expectations of our guests are very important to us and though we accept it is impossible to please everyone, we believe our policies are as fair as can be for the vast majority of visitors. We take violations of these policies very seriously.

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Feel free to ask questions. Thank you for understanding.

ALL LODGING IS AVAILABLE WITH A TWO NIGHT MINIMUM DURING SKI SEASON AND CERTAIN EVENTS

Reservation and Cancellation Policy for All Reservations

(Except for The Sacajawea Lodge When Reserved in its Entirety)

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Making a reservation indicates you understand and accept our policies. Please feel free to ask for clarification. Reservations are taken by phone.    406-821-3574    8am – 9pm

At the time of booking a reservation you authorize a $15 NON-REFUNDABLE down payment ($5 for RV), per reservation night, charged to the CREDIT CARD (not a debit, gift or reloadable card) you use to hold the reservation. Your reservation is guaranteed with the successful credit card transaction. If you pay the remainder due upon arrival with anything other than cash, there will be a 4% processing fee. Please note, we do not accept checks. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for understanding.

As of TWO WEEKS PRIOR to your reservation, if you should cancel, we reserve the right to charge your card for 50% of your total reservation lodging cost less the $15 per reservation night down payment.

If you should cancel (or not show up) within ONE WEEK of your expected arrival date we reserve the right to charge your card for the entire remaining amount of the reservation total less the $15 per night down payment.

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Reservation and Cancellation Policy for the Sacajawea Lodge When Reserved in its Entirety

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Making a reservation indicates you understand and accept our policies. Please feel free to ask for clarification.

At the time of booking a reservation, a $300 check, damage and cleaning deposit, as well as a NON-REFUNDABLE $100 down payment, per reservation night, is required. Your reservation is guaranteed upon receipt of this deposit (check clears bank) and the successful charging of your CREDIT CARD (not debit, gift or reloadable card) for the down payment. If the deposit check is not received within 2 weeks of making the reservation, we reserve the right to charge your card $312 which includes a non-refundable 4% credit card fee. If the reservation is made too close to arrival for a check to be acceptable then the same credit card fee applies to a deposit charged to a credit card.

Remaining payment due is required in full, less the down payment, prior to access being granted to the lodge. An additional 4% is charged if not paying with cash. Please note, we do not accept checks at the time of check in. Your $300 deposit will be returned to you at the end of your stay after the lodge has been satisfactorily inspected.

As of THREE MONTHS PRIOR to your reservation, if you should cancel, we reserve the right to keep your deposit and charge your card for 50% of your total reservation lodging cost less the $100 per night down payment and $300 deposit.

If you should cancel within ONE MONTH of your expected arrival date (or not show up) we reserve the right to charge your card for the entire remaining amount of the reservation total (less the initial $100 per night down payment and $300 deposit).

POOL POLICIES YOU AGREE TO UPON ENTRY

• Please Be Respectful of Our Private Property.
• Please Be Respectful of Other Guests, Many of Whom Are Here For Relaxation.
• Please Shower Before Entering the Pool, Hot Tub or Sauna (state law).
• We Can Not Be Held Responsible for Injury – Enter at Your Own Risk.
  • No Lifeguard on Duty
  • No Running
  • No Diving or Head First Entries
  • No Glass Objects of Any Kind Allowed (State Law)
• We Want Your Children to Enjoy the Pool, but Please Be Responsible for Them.
  • No Children Under 14 Without a Guardian
  • No Children Under 14 Allowed in the Sauna
  • No Children Under 5 Allowed in the Hot Tub (State Law)
  • Children Who Wear Diapers Must Wear Swim Diapers
• Please Do Not Litter the Traffic Areas With Personal Belongings.
  • Please Use the Baskets on the Shelves to Avoid Clutter and Tripping Hazards.
  • Please Leave Valuables in Your Vehicle or Lodging Unit as We Cannot Be Held Responsible for Loss of Any Kind.
• Food and Beverage Policies (State Laws, Liquor Laws, Health Dept Laws)
  • No Outside Food or Beverage Allowed Except Approved Water Containers.
    • Approved Water Containers Cannot Be Breakable.
    • Approved Water Containers Must Have a Lid That Will Prevent Spills.
    • Owners of Approved Water Bottles Must Be Willing to Have the Contents of Their Bottle Inspected.
  • Food and Beverage Purchased Here are Only Allowed in Designated Areas.
    • Water in Approved Containers are the Only Exception.
    • No Food or Beverage Allowed in the Pool, Hot Tub or Sauna.
    • No Food or Beverage Allowed in the Pool Area or Hot Tub Area.
    • No Food or Beverage Allowed in the Areas Surrounding the Pool and Hot Tub.
    • When the Dome is Off of the Pool, the Wooden Decks are the Only Acceptable Areas for Food and Beverage.
    • When the Dome is Over the Pool, the Only Acceptable Area For Drinks Purchased at Our Bar is on the Shelf by the Pool Office. Please Note That There May Be Times That This is Not an Option.
    • Food and Beverages Purchased in the Pool Office May Be Kept in the Baskets, Along With Personal Belongings, Provided the Liquids are in Bottles with Screw Top Lids Tightly Secured.

Violations Will Result in Immediate Dismissal of the Entire Party From the Property

Thank You For Your Cooperation. Enjoy Your Visit!

LOST TRAIL HOT SPRINGS LODGING

The Policies You Agree to Upon Checking-In to a Cabin or Lodge

• Per our Cancellation Policy, we reserve the right to NOT issue a refund for early departures.
• Our Pet Policy is as follows: Pets are only allowed in cabins 8 and 9. Pets are not allowed in the Lewis Lodge motel units or the Sacajawea Lodge. There is a pet fee of $35 for one pet, up to two nights or two pets for one night, maximum 2 pets. Should you choose not to declare your pet upon check-in, the fee will be $50 per pet, per day. Pets may not be left in the cabins unattended, except when you are visiting the pool or restaurant, and may not be left in vehicles overnight. Please do not allow pets on furniture or bedding. Dogs must be on a leash and picked up after.
• The fee for excessive cleaning is $200, minimum. Please be respectful of our property. We expect our guests to conduct themselves in a dignified manner. All lodging units are non-smoking. You will be held responsible for damage caused by you or your party. “Goodnights” are available in the office. Pets in non-pet friendly units, same fee.
• Please declare the number of guests in your unit. If the number of guests exceeds the maximum for that unit, you will be asked to move to a larger cabin or to pay $35 extra per guest, per night. If you do not declare extra guests now, there will be a charge of $70 extra per undeclared guest. Please declare all guests.
• Our insurance does not allow open flames of any kind in any of our lodging units nor on porches. This includes, but is not limited to, propane and charcoal grills, gas fifth burners, candles, etc. The fine for violations of this policy may be as high as the replacement value of the building the offender is putting at risk.
• Hot Springs access, included with lodging, is not transferable to any other guest.
• There is to be no food or beverage brought into the pool area or restaurant or decks that have not been purchased here, per Health Department and Liquor Control Board regulations. Violations of this rule will result in immediate ejection of the entire party from the property, including lodging facilities, and there will be no refunds.
• Room towels are for personal hygiene only and are not to be removed from the lodging unit. Pool towels are available in the pool office, one per guest per day please. Cleaning cloths are available in the main lodge.
• Children under the age of 14 must have adult companionship in the pool area.
• ATV operators must comply with Montana ATV Laws and Regulations. It requires that drivers ages 11 to 16 hold a Montana ATV Safety Certificate.
• Quiet Time starts at 10pm. Please be considerate of your neighbors.
• Check-Out Time is 11am.

This property is privately owned. Management reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. We will not be held responsible for accidents or injury to guests or for loss of possessions of any kind. Please comply with posted signs.

We Strive to Maintain a Family Environment. We Appreciate Your Cooperation. Thank You in Advance and Have a Wonderful Visit!

CAMPGROUND POLICIES

• There is to be no food or beverage brought into the pool area or restaurant, including the decks, that have not been purchased here, per Health Department and Liquor Control Board regulations. Violations of this rule will result in immediate ejection of the entire party from the property, including the campground, without refunds issued.

• You will be held responsible for damage caused by you or your party. The fee for excessive cleaning is a minimum of $200. Please be respectful of our property. Party debris and bodily fluids have a proper place. We expect our guests to conduct themselves in a dignified manner.

• Quiet Time starts at 10pm. Please be considerate of your neighbors. Generators are not allowed at any time.

• Check-Out Time is noon unless other arrangements have been made with management.

• Children under the age of 14 must have adult companionship in the pool area.

• Pets are not allowed in the pool area. Cabins 8 and 9 are the only pet friendly units. Pets are NOT Allowed in the Meriwether Lewis Lodge motel units nor the Sacajawea Lodge. Pets may not be left unattended in vehicles overnight. Dogs must be on a leash and must be picked up after.

• ATV operators must comply with Montana ATV Laws and Regulations. It requires that drivers ages 11 to 16 hold a Montana ATV Safety Certificate.

• This property is privately owned. Management reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. We will not be responsible for accidents or injury to guests or for loss of possessions of any kind.

We Strive to Maintain a Family Environment. We Appreciate Your Cooperation.

Thank You in Advance and Have a Wonderful Visit!

PET POLICY

Dogs must be on a leash and picked up after.

Pets are only allowed in cabins 8 and 9.

Pets are not allowed in the Lewis Lodge motel units or the Sacajawea Lodge.

There is a pet fee of $35 for one pet, up to two nights or two pets for one night, maximum 2 pets.

Should you choose not to declare your pet upon check-in, the fee will be $70 per pet, per day.

Pets may not be left in the cabins unattended, except when you are visiting the pool or restaurant, and may not be left in vehicles overnight.

Please do not allow pets on furniture or bedding.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

There is to be no food or beverage brought into the pool area or restaurant or decks that have not been purchased here, per Health Department and Liquor Control Board regulations. Violations of this rule will result in immediate ejection of the entire party from the property, including lodging facilities, and there will be no refunds.

• Food and Beverage Policies (State Laws, Liquor Laws, Health Dept Laws)
  • No Outside Food or Beverage Allowed Except Approved Water Containers.
    • Approved Water Containers Cannot Be Breakable.
    • Approved Water Containers Must Have a Lid That Will Prevent Spills.
    • Owners of Approved Water Bottles Must Be Willing to Have the Contents of Their Bottle Inspected.
  • Food and Beverage Purchased Here are Only Allowed in Designated Areas.
    • Water in Approved Containers are the Only Exception.
    • No Food or Beverage Allowed in the Pool, Hot Tub or Sauna.
    • No Food or Beverage Allowed in the Pool Area or Hot Tub Area.
    • No Food or Beverage Allowed in the Areas Surrounding the Pool and Hot Tub.
    • When the Dome is Off of the Pool, the Wooden Decks are the Only Acceptable Areas for Food and Beverage.
    • When the Dome is Over the Pool, the Only Acceptable Area For Drinks Purchased at Our Bar is on the Shelf by the Pool Office. Please Note That There May Be Times That This is Not an Option.
    • Food and Beverages Purchased in the Pool Office May Be Kept in the Baskets, Along With Personal Belongings, Provided the Liquids are in Bottles with Screw Top Lids Tightly Secured.

Violations Will Result in Immediate Dismissal of the Entire Party From the Property

Thank You For Your Cooperation. Enjoy Your Visit!