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Once the location of the historic Trapper Springs Store, Madison River Fish Camp is just down the road from the Madison River in the lower Madison Valley, the least developed river valley within 30± minutes of Bozeman. The acreage is contiguous to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land. The Madison River flows through this contiguous public land for about 1.2 miles, offering world-class fly fishing about a third of a mile down the road. The Madison River also offers abundant habitat, attracting a wealth of waterfowl and other wildlife. This premier sportsman’s paradise boasts 18± deeded acres and a custom 2,904± square foot, four-bedroom, three-bathroom home with stunning views of the river and valley. Next door, bison roam Ted Turner’s ranch under conservation easement, protecting the wide viewshed. Views from the property are dramatic, with the Madison Range and the Tobacco Root Mountains to the south, the cliffs and hills along the Madison River to the west, and the hills and bluffs to the east. A trout anglers paradise with BLM river frontage accessible from the property, this property is just 30± minutes from the amenities of the popular university town of Bozeman and the same short distance to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, the busiest airport in Montana.

PROPERTY FACTS:

  • 18± deeded acres bordering BLM land
  • Location of the historic Trapper Springs Store
  • 1.2± miles of lower Madison River frontage on BLM land contiguous to the property
  • 2,904± SF, 4 bed, 3 bath home with incredible views of the river
  • Outstanding riparian resources
  • Rural ranch setting in an area known for mild temperatures and light snowfall
  • Spectacular views of the Madison Range
  • Across the river from Ted Turner’s protected ranch
  • 10± minutes from Norris Hot Springs
  • 30± minutes to Ennis, Bozeman, and Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport30± minutes to Ennis, Bozeman, and Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
  • About an hour to Big Sky and Bridger Bowl Ski Area
  • Learn more about this property, its investment potential and information about the area in the Property Brochure.

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