Plan Your Big Sky Golf Trip in 60 Seconds

Resort mountain golf under the biggest sky you've ever seen

Big Sky delivers elite mountain golf surrounded by the most dramatic scenery in Montana. The Reserve at Moonlight Basin is a true bucket-list track, and the town has quietly built out a serious dining and nightlife scene to match. Combine with Bozeman's airport and you've got easy logistics for an unforgettable trip.

The best courses, bars, and rentals in Big Sky — curated for groups.

3 coursesSummerBZN (50 min drive)<10k population

Courses

The Reserve at Moonlight Basin

Bucket List

Jack Nicklaus Signature course at 7,500 feet with staggering views of Lone Mountain; one of the best mountain courses in America

$200-$350mountainPar 72 · 7,500 ydsBUCKET LIST

Big Sky Resort Golf Course

Premium

Arnold Palmer design weaving through the Gallatin Canyon; elk and moose regularly cross fairways

$100-$175mountainPar 72 · 6,800 ydsDESIGNER CLASSIC

Riverside Country Club

Solid

Classic Bozeman club along the Gallatin River; walkable and well-conditioned with mountain backdrop

$55-$85parklandPar 72 · 6,584 ydsWalkable

Where to Stay

lodgeSleeps 10-16

$1200-$3500/night

Big Sky Mountain Village / Meadow Village

hot tubmountain viewsski-in/ski-outfull kitchengame roomfire pitmultiple living areas

cabinSleeps 8-12

$600-$1800/night

Gallatin Canyon / Moonlight Basin

hot tubfireplacefull kitchendeckmountain views

Dining

Horn & Cantle

$$$$

steakhouse

Lone Mountain Ranch's signature restaurant; farm-to-table Montana steaks in a stunning ranch setting

4.7 stars

Olive B's Bistro

$$$

farm-to-table

Big Sky's best upscale-casual spot; creative seasonal menu with an excellent wine list

4.6 stars

Lone Peak Brewery

brewpub

Big Sky's original brewery; solid pub food and house-brewed beers in a big lively space

4.3 stars

Buck's T-4 Lodge

$$$

steakhouse

Montana institution since 1946; game meats, prime rib, and a legendary bar scene

4.5 stars

Nightlife

Lone Peak Brewery Taproom

brewpub

Big Sky's go-to watering hole; house beers, pub grub, and a great patio

Carabiner Lounge

cocktail

Upscale lodge bar at The Summit Hotel with craft cocktails and Lone Mountain views

Scissorbills Saloon

Late Night

saloon

Après-golf dive with live music, cheap drinks, and a wild local crowd in ski season and summer alike

Activities

Gallatin River Whitewater Rafting

raftinghalf day$65-$110/pp

Class III-IV rapids through Gallatin Canyon — the same river from A River Runs Through It

Fly Fishing the Gallatin

fishinghalf day$200-$350/pp

Blue-ribbon trout stream with guided wade and float trips through stunning canyon scenery

Horseback Riding at 320 Guest Ranch

horseback2-3 hours$75-$140/pp

Trail rides through Gallatin Canyon with mountain meadow views; all experience levels welcome

Zipline Tour

zipline2-3 hours$80-$120/pp

Five ziplines across the mountain with views of Lone Mountain and the Spanish Peaks

Mountain Biking at Big Sky Resort

mountain bikinghalf day$50-$85/pp

Lift-served downhill and cross-country trails with rentals available at the base

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