Curly Gulch Ranch is an exceptional 2,758± deeded-acre sporting and agricultural ranch that offers premier wildlife habitat and outstanding big game hunting opportunities. Of the total acreage, approximately 1,450± acres feature rolling timbered terrain that provides an ideal sanctuary for wildlife, most notably, Rocky Mountain Elk. The ranch and its neighbors regularly see several hundred elk throughout the season, making it a premier destination for archery and rifle hunters. The property also shares nearly four miles of boundary with the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, providing direct access to endless recreational opportunities.
Improvements on the ranch are modest and well-maintained, providing comfortable living arrangements. The main residence is a 2,900± square foot home situated above a 5-stall horse barn, combining practical ranch facilities with inviting living space. Additional structures include a 1,256± square foot manager’s home with a fully finished basement, a 4,800± square foot heated shop, and indoor hay storage, all designed to support the ranch’s daily operations with ease and efficiency.
A 90± acre gravity-fed pivot, excellent water infrastructure, and several well-watered stock tanks support traditional cattle operations, with the current owners running 125± cow/calf pairs year-round across seven fenced pastures. The ranch enjoys abundant water features, including four stocked trout ponds, multiple small spring-fed streams such as Curly Creek, and a natural waterfall.
Ideally located just 8± miles north of Divide, Montana, and only 7± miles from the Big Hole River, Curly Gulch Ranch offers easy year-round access and proximity to nearby communities. Blending outstanding wildlife, strong agricultural infrastructure, and scenic natural features, it is a rare opportunity to own a premier Montana ranch with unmatched recreational and ranching potential.
