Name: Cayuse Creek Ranch
Address: Big Timber, Montana
Telephone: 8002388616

Nestled in the heart of Sweet Grass County, Cayuse Creek Ranch is a rare and exceptional offering in Montana’s rich ranching and sporting landscape. Spanning approximately 1,185± deeded acres, this well-balanced property lies just east of the charming community of Melville and only 20± minutes north of Big Timber. With easy access to Bozeman in under an hour and a half, it offers pristine natural beauty, exceptional recreational opportunities, and the practicality of a working ranch, making it a true legacy investment.

A cornerstone of the property is its impressive water features. Cayuse Creek meanders through the ranch for 2.2± miles—restored by professionals to enhance its wild trout habitat, water quality, and overall flow. It now supports a vibrant fishery, teeming with healthy populations of brown trout, some exceeding 20 inches. In addition, over a mile of meticulously restored spring creek offers another exceptional cold-water fishery, elevating the angling experience for fly-fishing enthusiasts.

Cayuse Creek Ranch improvements are tasteful, practical, and in harmony with the setting. The main residence is comfortable and welcoming, complemented by a newly constructed equipment shop and a beautifully updated rustic guest cabin. Views from the property are breathtaking, especially those of the towering Crazy Mountains, which provide a dramatic backdrop to the serene ranch setting.

With strong water rights supporting prolific grass growth, the ranch currently accommodates 500 bred yearlings seasonally. Unencumbered by a conservation easement and bordered by nearly 0.7± miles of state land, Cayuse Creek Ranch presents an unparalleled opportunity to own a productive, scenic, and recreationally rich property in one of Montana’s most iconic regions.

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PROPERTY FACTS:

1,185± deeded acres east of Melville, Montana
2.2± miles of spring-fed Cayuse Creek – professionally restored to enhance the trout fishery
Over one mile of restored spring creek – a vibrant, cold-water fishery
Abundant irrigation water – strong water rights support prolific grass growth, and access to the property
The eastern boundary adjoins approximately 0.7± miles of the 2,080± acres of State land
Stunning Crazy Mountain views frame the setting from the back patio
Grazing income – neighbor currently runs approximately 500 bred yearlings from July 25 to October 25
Improvements are well-suited to the ranch—comfortable, tasteful, and appropriately scaled, including a main home with guest quarters, a new shop, a two-stall horse barn, and a renovated rustic cabin
No conservation easement – unencumbered and full of opportunity
World-class fly angling
Diverse sporting opportunities, including pheasants, Huns, and sharp-tailed grouse, plus quality whitetail deer hunting
20± minutes from Big Timber, Montana, 1 hour and 15± minutes to Bozeman, Montana, and Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
Learn more about this property, its investment potential and information about the area in the Property Brochure.

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