With its significant agricultural production, ample recreational opportunities, and stunning surrounding beauty, Elk Meadows Ranch represents everything one would expect from a premier ranch in Southwestern Montana.
The ranch encompasses approximately 3,081± deeded acres, complemented by an additional 3,096± acres of State Land, offering expansive opportunities for agricultural and recreational activities. Of the deeded land, 1,612± acres are irrigated using pivots, wheel lines, and flood irrigation, supporting a year-round cattle operation and additional hay base or a purebred operation.
The property features the main owner’s residence and four additional homes for staff and guests, ensuring comfortable accommodation for all. State-of-the-art cattle handling facilities include a modern feedlot, indoor working areas, and a calving barn. Outdoor amenities include a loading chute, portable steel corrals, and well-equipped working pens, complete with automatic waterers and windbreaks for livestock.
Natural features enhance the ranch’s appeal, with 3,200± feet of trout-rich and spring-fed Big Sheep Creek bending through the landscape. The area is abundant with wildlife, including elk, pronghorn, and large mule deer, and abundant waterfowl thriving in the ranch’s irrigated fields, rolling hills, and ample live water. Furthermore, the property is bordered by over four miles of public land, expanding your backyard into an endless opportunity for hiking, horseback riding, ATVing, and additional hunting and fishing.
The ranch is conveniently located near the small town of Lima, Montana. It is approximately 40± minutes from Dillon, Montana, and 1 hour and 15 minutes from Idaho Falls, Idaho, making it an ideal setting for both agricultural pursuits and recreational enjoyment.
