The Black Bear Ranch is a premier recreational property that lies at the head of the Bitterroot Range within the Murphy Creek drainage of western Montana. The ranch has an excellent combination of irrigated meadows, rolling grasslands and forestland with unique rock outcroppings that extend into USFS lands. Murphy Creek meanders through the property and feeds a scenic pond that attracts a variety of wildlife throughout the year. There are two residences on the ranch: a cozy log home and a ranch manager’s residence. The area offers a multitude of recreational pursuits including fishing the Clark Fork River, hunting various game species, golfing, sightseeing, whitewater rafting in the Alberton Gorge, horseback riding or hiking on USFS lands, camping, bird watching and mountain biking on the Hiawatha Trail.
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A gorgeous piece of ground with some of the most dramatic views in the valley, great aquatic improvements, fertile farm ground, various hunting pursuits, and a wonderful country feel yet still close to Bozeman. In addition to pristine habitat and food sources for wildlife, the property also offers a beautiful spring-fed wetland complex and a separate trout pond. Under the current management plan, the hunting for waterfowl, pheasant, and whitetail deer is outstanding.
Just 30± minutes from Bozeman, Montana, and its airport, this property sits on the banks of the Madison River, offering world-class fly fishing steps from your door. This anglers paradise boasts a 4,650± SF, 3 bed, 3.5 bath home with views of the river and valley. The river attracts a wealth of wildlife that wander through the property to the contiguous State land. Come see this retreat for yourself, with three separate entertainment areas and a regulation pickleball court for endless family fun!
The acreage encompasses various terrain, including pasture ground, lush and thickly wooded creek bottom, and hillsides with many choice locations to build a secluded Montana getaway. The West Fork of the Stillwater River passes through the property on its way to confluence with the main stem of the Stillwater before it joins the Yellowstone River. The property provides private access to the West Fork, which is full of rainbow and brown trout.
Scenic and productive working cattle ranch within a short drive to the quaint community of Choteau, Montana. The ranch features a creekside historic home, updated for comfort and convenience plus a complete set of working facilities including barns and corrals to support current livestock operations. Lush creek bottomlands, irrigated hay meadows, and dryland pasture for cattle grazing. Enjoy the backdrop of the Rocky Mountain Front and the gateway to the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
Welcome to Bozeman Pass Ranch, where your new dream home awaits. This unique property sits on 160± acres of pristine Montana land conveniently located near Bozeman, Livingston, the Yellowstone River, Yellowstone National Park, and Big Sky. Surrounded by the Absaroka, Bridger, and Crazy Mountains, this property boasts magnificent views in every direction. Tract 3 is improved and ready for building with a newly constructed private lane and electric.
7 Springs Ranch sits between Twin Bridges and Sheridan, Montana, in the famed Ruby River Valley, known for its breathtaking scenic beauty, four blue-ribbon rivers, and five surrounding mountain ranges. Several spring-fed ponds support a substantial population of white-tailed deer, as well as good numbers of waterfowl and pheasants. With dramatic build sites overlooking the lower riparian area, this property is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and located in the heart of Big Sky Country.
This Montana orchard/ranch has hay ground, pastures, and a productive apple orchard. The apple orchard covers approximately 30± acres with plenty of room to expand the orchard and increase production. With Macintosh, Empire, Spartan, Snow-Sweet, and Golden Delicious apples, the business has built a reputation for producing high-quality apples that are sweet and crisp. It comes with a warehouse and two refrigerated cold storage rooms.
This Montana ranch is a turnkey cattle ranch. Mountain foothill pastures and open fields make up this pristine cowboy’s dream setting. Improvements include a four-rail guardrail, post corrals, sorting pens, a large calving barn, shop, and silos for grain storage. A main house and a bunkhouse are the living areas on the ranch. Limestone cliffs and forests of pine, Mountain Mahogany, Juniper, and Riparian Cottonwood; lower grassland and farming portions of the ranch have year-round water running.
This Montana home is the perfect blend of privacy, incredible views of the Gallatin Valley and multiple mountain ranges, and proximity to amenities. Just 30± minutes from Bozeman, this property features a custom 5 bed, 4 full bath, 2 half bath, 6800± SF home that was built with open space and functionality in mind. Elk, deer, antelope, and the occasional moose wander through, moving from the valley floor to higher elevations. The home is timeless, the views are remarkable, and the stillness is unbeatable.
This ranch is rich in recreational opportunity with 2 miles of trout-filled live water, Elk, and other wildlife running the property, snowmobiling out the gate, and skiing within minutes. Additionally, Moose Creek Ranch provides optimal cattle grazing during the warmer months. There are no improvements, and the ranch is divided into several different parcels creating a blank canvas for a new owner with the potential of protecting the land with a conservation easement if one chose to do so.
Close to Ennis and Virginia City, Montana, this 640± acre property provides a new owner with a large amount of land to recreate on. Majestic vistas with Big Sky views, this property is truly one of a kind. The ranch is home to an abundance of deer, elk, grouse, bears, wolves, mountain lions, bobcats, and many eagles. Excellent hunting opportunities abound on the property, while the ranch is less than 20 minutes from the Ruby and Madison Rivers, providing enticing fly fishing within a short drive.
Less than 20 minutes to the fly fishing mecca that is Ennis, Montana, and only a 3± mile drive to Virginia City, this 1,046± acre property provides the owner with a large amount of land to recreate on. Horseback ride, four-wheel, mountain bike, hunt, the list goes on! The ranch boasts wildlife ranging from bears and moose to eagles and elk with Trail Creek flowing through a portion of the property. The ranch is very diverse, from rolling hills to green valleys.
Just 10 miles from Ennis and a few minutes from Virginia City, Montana, this ranch offers unparalleled recreation opportunities with access to contiguous BLM and State land. The 2,999± acres provide a beautiful, tranquil mountain setting with unparalleled views of an abundance of wildlife and seven surrounding mountain ranges. Excellent hunting opportunities abound on the property. Drive less than 20 minutes to access the Ruby and Madison Rivers for world-class fly fishing.
The Storm Castle Retreat is an endless getaway to recreational opportunities. Situated in a striking mountain setting with fishable Storm Castle Creek running through the middle of the property, this Retreat is located ideally between Bozeman and Big Sky. The Storm Castle Retreat presents an attractive opportunity that does not often come along for those wanting a private setting within hundreds of thousands of acres of Montana’s recreational paradise.
Less than 15± minutes from Alder, in the famed Ruby River Valley, and nestled against the Green Horn Mountains, this is a rare assemblage of 189± deeded acres that borders thousands of acres of public land. Teeming with wildlife, this property is the quintessential getaway offering mountain vistas, rolling foothills, and meadows, perfectly complemented by a custom timber-framed 3,280± SF, 5 bed, 2 bath home, built with incredible attention to detail and awe-inspiring views.
Just a few minutes from Absarokee, Montana, this property boasts a state-of-the-art horse breeding and training facility along with quiet country living in the two bed, two bath main home and views of the Beartooth Mountain Range. About a quarter-mile of Butcher Creek runs through the 22± deeded acres. Excellent care and attention to detail went into the planning, layout, and design of the horse facilities. Head 30± minutes to Red Lodge or an hour to Billings and its international airport.
81 acres at the SxS Ranch is a rare opportunity on the northern edge of the Gallatin Valley to purchase private acreage in Montana. Mature trees and covered draws add to the desirability of the property. Located just 30± minutes to Bozeman, 15± minutes to the airport, and 45± minutes to Bridger Bowl Ski Area, this property checks all the boxes. This opportunity provides membership in the exclusive SxS Ranch, including shared recreational interest in 971± total acres.
This historic and stunning Montana ranch is situated in the Little Belt Mountain Range and offers a nearly incomparable spectrum of wildlife habitats to attract game. The combination of grassy meadows, large basins, spring seeps, aspen groves, and mature timber provides shelter, food, and sanctuary for a plethora of species. Eagle and Sheep Creeks flow through portions of the property, which provide endless fishing adventures for the avid angler. It is set up for a large-scale Cattle ranch.
World-class big game hunting, including trophy elk and deer, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, and snowmobiling are examples of what can be enjoyed on this ranch. With 1800± deeded acres and adjoining forest service with excellent access for the ranch owner, the space to enjoy these pursuits is endless. When it is finally time to go home, the superb location of the ranch makes for an easy commute with the Missoula International Airport a quick 45± miles from the ranch gate.
This stunning ranch has incredible views in all directions ranging from mountain ranges, the Yellowstone River, the famed Paradise Valley and into Yellowstone National Park. The land transitions through three ecosystems from the river bottom riparian area to the Absaroka Mountain Range’s forested mountains. There are also three lakes on the ranch. The ranch is well improved with a beautiful log home and guest homes and the Dome Mountain Guest Ranch structures along the river.
Known as the Land of 10,000 Haystacks, the Upper Big Hole Valley is quietly famous for its quality hay, incredible scenery, and small-town charm. The Arrow Ranch is one of the most productive ranches in the Upper Big Hole Valley both recreationally and agriculturally. This is not just hyperbole. The Upper Big Hole and specifically the Arrow Ranch is where everything is measured in the thousands, as in tons of hay, trout, and elk.
