Dunton Hot Springs vs The Resort at Paws Up
Two of American West Wilderness's best properties - rates, honest differences, and what sets them apart.
Dunton Hot Springs
A beautifully restored 1800s ghost town transformed into an ultra-exclusive cabin resort, set around natural mineral hot springs in a quiet mountain valley.
The Resort at Paws Up
An expansive 37,000-acre luxury guest ranch combining wilderness glamping and private timber homes.
Which one should you book?
Choose Dunton Hot Springs for an exclusive 1800s restored Colorado mining ghost town with natural mineral hot springs; choose Paws Up for a massive 37,000-acre Montana glamping and adventure empire.
- ✓Authentic restored 19th-century hand-hewn log cabins with antique wood stoves
- ✓Natural thermal mineral hot springs (bathhouse, outdoor source pool, and river pools)
- ✓Intimate all-inclusive scale (only 12 cabins total) nestled in the San Juan Mountains
- ✓Communal gourmet farm-to-table dinners in the historic Saloon with Butch Cassidy's bar
- ✓37,000 acres of Montana wilderness along 10 miles of the Blackfoot River
- ✓Pioneer of luxury glamping with five-star multi-bedroom canvas tent safari camps
- ✓Dozens of daily guided adventures: ATV safaris, fly-fishing, cattle drives, and equestrian center
- ✓Extensive accommodation options from luxury glamping tents to grand timber wilderness estates
Key Trade-offs at a Glance
What Sets Them Apart
The details that matter at this level.
Dunton has only 12 cabins (maximum 44 guests); Paws Up spans 37,000 acres with hundreds of accommodations.
Dunton features world-class natural mineral hot springs; Paws Up focuses on river and ranch activities.
Dunton is in the high San Juan Mountains of Colorado; Paws Up is in the Blackfoot Valley of Montana.
12-Month Nightly Rate Comparison
Average nightly base rates across the calendar year. Click or hover any month to compare.
The Bottom Line
Choose Dunton Hot Springs for an exclusive 1800s restored Colorado mining ghost town with natural mineral hot springs; choose Paws Up for a massive 37,000-acre Montana glamping and adventure empire.
Dunton Hot Springs starts from $950/night; The Resort at Paws Up from $1,250/night. Both are available through Wildist at the same rate as booking direct - with VIP perks, room upgrades, and dedicated advisor support included.
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Both Dunton Hot Springs and The Resort at Paws Up are available through Wildist at the same rate as booking direct — with exclusive VIP perks added at no extra cost.