McGuire Spring Creek Ranch Offering Brochure

AREA RECREATION
R
ecreational options are abundant
around White Sulphur Springs.
Located in the heart of the Lewis
and Clark National Forest, the area
is characterized by flat glaciated
planes, expansive river valleys and mountain
peaks brimming with forests. Whether you want
to be active, relaxing or somewhere in between,
the access to many forms of recreational
opportunities is practically unlimited.
Downhill skiing at Showdown Ski Area, Montana’s
oldest ski area is just a half-hour away in the Little
Belt Mountains. Known for its all-natural snow
and few crowds, the vertical drop is 1,400 feet
and the runs provide skiing for many abilities.
The lodge offers ski and snowboard equipment
rental, dining, coffee bar and a lounge. The area
also has excellent snowmobile and cross-country
ski trails.
The Smith River, which originates in the Castle
Mountains, flows southwest past White Sulphur
Springs and ends as a tributary of the Missouri
River. Known for its spectacular float trips
and fishing, the Smith River State Park is only
accessible via a permit due to its popularity.
The float begins at nearby Camp Baker and
continues for 59 miles through canyons and
beautiful scenery to the takeout at Camp Eden.
Newlan Creek Reservoir is located just down the
road from the ranch providing a larger reservoir
recreational experience. The 265-acre reservoir
attracts anglers with rainbow and brook trout
while boating enthusiasts utilize the reservoir
for water-skiing and sailing.
The White Sulphur Hot Springs is conveniently
located on Main Street in the heart of White
Sulphur Springs. The hot springs boast three
hot springs as well as a motel for guests traveling
from out of town. The facility is open daily yearround
and offers a 30-foot by 35-foot outdoor
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pool, a 10-foot by 15-foot indoor hot pool as
well as a new outdoor pool which maintains a
temperature of approximately 103 degrees.
The immediate area has many hiking and biking
trails for various abilities as well as campgrounds.
A forest service office is situated in White Sulphur
Springs and is equipped with maps of locations
and current information.
The town offers a wide range of outdoor concerts,
seasonal festivals, and sport competitions to
pass the time. One festival that has grown in
recent years is the annual Red Ants Pants musical
festival which usually occurs at the end of July
and takes place in a pasture just outside of the
city limits. Vendors and musicians come from far
and near to perform and sell their goods. The
non-profit foundation is dedicated to women’s
leadership, working family farms and ranches,
and rural communities. Revenues are used to
fund community grants and other local programs.