Crazy Mountain Inn
Step back in time in the heart of Montana
About the Inn
Built in 1901, the Crazy Mountain Inn offers a rustic and restful retreat that transports you to a simpler time. Nestled in the small town of Martinsdale, our historic inn features cozy rooms, vintage charm, and stories of the past in every corner.
Stay In Historic Comfort
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer retreat, our rustic rooms offer charm, comfort, and genuine small-town warmth. With creaky wooden floors and history in the air, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into another era—with all the modern comforts you need.
Eat Like a Local
Fuel up for your adventures—or wind down after a long day—with a hearty, home-cooked meal at the Prairie Smoke Café. From hot breakfasts and fresh coffee to our famous homemade pies, this is comfort food made with care and Montana pride.
The Prairie Smoke Cafe is currently closed for the winter, but we offer catering and baked goods to order year round!
Your Montana Adventure Starts Here
Surrounded by wide open landscapes, towering mountains, and rich history, Martinsdale is full of hidden gems. Fish the Martinsdale Reservoir, hike the Crazy Mountains, or visit the Bair Family Museum—then come home to a warm meal and a soft bed.
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The Bair Family Legacy: Montana’s Last Sheep King and His Lasting Gift
Just down the road from the Crazy Mountain Inn sits one of Montana’s best-kept secrets: the Bair Family Museum, once the family home of Charles M. Bair—a man whose rise to ranching royalty is the stuff of frontier legend. Charles Bair came to Montana in the 1880s and made his fortune not in gold, but…
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Pies, Poker, and Poetry: A Look Back at the Crazy Mountain Inn
If these walls could talk, they’d tell stories of sheep herders, poets, poker games, and pies. The Crazy Mountain Inn has stood as a quiet sentinel in Martinsdale, Montana for well over a century—a place where history lingers in the woodwork and the scent of home cooking never really leaves. A Town on the Move…
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Martinsdale Reservoir: A Hidden Gem on the Prairie
Just a few miles from town, tucked into the sweeping grasslands beneath the Crazy Mountains, Martinsdale Reservoir offers a peaceful pause and a true taste of rural Montana beauty. Built as part of the irrigation system supporting ranches across the Musselshell River Valley, the reservoir may be man-made, but the experiences it offers are as…
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The Fruitful Vine & Castle Mountain Coffee: Martinsdale’s Cozy Corner for Coffee and Gifts
Nestled in the heart of Martinsdale, The Fruitful Vine & Castle Mountain Coffee offers a delightful blend of small-town charm and quality refreshments. This quaint establishment serves as both a coffee haven and a gift shop, making it a favorite stop for locals and travelers alike. Step inside to discover a full coffee menu, featuring…
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The Mint Bar: Martinsdale’s Watering Hole with Western Soul
If the walls of The Mint Bar in Martinsdale could talk, they’d tell stories of ranch hands fresh off the range, railroaders rolling into town, and generations of locals gathering to share a drink and a laugh. In a town with no gas station and no grocery store, the Mint stands as a beacon of…
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Martinsdale: A Small Town with Big Stories
Tucked into the wide open spaces between the Crazy and Little Belt Mountains, Martinsdale, Montana, may be small in size, but it’s mighty in history. The first version of the town wasn’t even called Martinsdale—it was Gauglersville, named after Franklin Gaugler, who built a hotel and general store in the area in 1876. Life was…
Your Montana Adventure Starts Here
Surrounded by wide open landscapes, towering mountains, and rich history, Martinsdale is full of hidden gems. Fish the Martinsdale Reservoir, hike the Crazy Mountains, or visit the Bair Family Museum—then come home to a warm meal and a soft bed.
The Fruitful Vine & Castle Mountain Coffee: Martinsdale’s Cozy Corner for Coffee and Gifts
Nestled in the heart of Martinsdale, The Fruitful Vine & Castle Mountain Coffee offers a delightful blend of small-town charm and quality refreshments. This quaint establishment serves as both a…The Mint Bar: Martinsdale’s Watering Hole with Western Soul
If the walls of The Mint Bar in Martinsdale could talk, they’d tell stories of ranch hands fresh off the range, railroaders rolling into town, and generations of locals gathering…
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