Spear-O-Wigwam is a true mountain getaway. WiFi is not available to guests onsite. The nearest spot with cell service is a 45 minute drive away, so plan ahead.
Sheridan County Airport (SHR) is an 1 hour and 20 minutes away from Spear-O-Wigwam and offers daily flights via United Airlines. We do offer shuttle services to and from SHR. The next closest airport would be Billings-Logan International (4 hours away). We do not offer shuttle services from Billings.
Yes, however we have a set menu each day. We serve continental breakfast 7:30am-8:30am. The kitchen closes at 8:30am. Sack lunches are available with advance notice. Dinner is at 6:00pm. Meals can be purchased by the day or individually. We serve meals with water and lemonade only.
No, we do not serve alcohol. You are welcome to bring your own specialty beverages prior to checking in.
We have 3 cabins that allow pets. The Antler, Bear’s Den, and Jacks.
Getting to Spear-O-Wigwam is an adventure in itself. Be advised, we are a remote lodge, and the FS roads to Spear-O will be gravel, sometimes steep, and narrow. If you’re not comfortable navigating mountain roads, we do offer shuttle services to and from the Sheridan County Airport. Arrangements must be made in advance.
Visit our Directions page to discover Spear-O.
Not yet. We have plans in the future to add a convenience store. It is best to be prepared before your trip as Sheridan has the closest grocery stores. As always, we will do our best to accommodate any items you may have forgotten.
We only have 3 cabins that you can park right by your cabin; Antler, Little Big Horn and Niner. All cabins on the East side of the lodge cannot be driven to directly due to fragile septic pipes. We do have smaller UTVs to carry luggage.
Depending on your preferences, Spear-O-Wigwam and the Bighorn Mountains offer a variety of Outdoor Activities. From horseback riding, fly-fishing, hiking, kayaking, and more. We also have board games, cards and books in our main lodge, as well as horseshoes and corn hole outside.
We only have small coffee pots and fridges in the Niner, Bear’s Den, Antler and Little Big Horn cabins. All other cabins are welcome to get coffee in our main lodge, starting around 6:15am.
We recommend that you bring your own coolers as we do have an ice maker.
Spear-O-Wigwam is off the grid, power runs off a generator.
Check the current weather. Mountain weather is unpredictable. From June through September, day-time temperatures range from 45-75 degrees with night-time lows in the high 30s and low 40s. At our elevation over 8000 feet, snow can happen any time of year, but is rare in the summer months. Afternoon thunderstorms are common.
View cabin options and sizes on our Cabins page. Within reason, you can have as many people in your cabin as you are comfortable with.
It is not certain that you will see wildlife. Moose and deer are the most common critters that hang out around Spear-O. The Bighorns are home to black bear, elk, mountain lion, red tail fox, coyotes, bobcats, and hundreds of bird species and smaller mammals.
No, but it is recommended. Red Grade Road is challenging, especially to people who do not have experience with mountain driving. It is a county-maintained, gravel road. The drive is easier with a vehicle designed for driving off of a paved roadway. If Red Grade seems too daunting, consider getting to Spear-O on the longer, smoother route through Ranchester, Dayton, and Burgess Junction. Directions
