Nestled in the heart of one of Southwest Montana’s most coveted and scenic regions, MJS Ranch offers an exceptional opportunity to own 1,416± acres in the stunning Madison Valley, just outside Cameron and 20± minutes from the charming town of Ennis. This end-of-the-road property is bordered by 2.5± miles of National Forest and wilderness area, ensuring unmatched privacy and direct access to thousands of acres of pristine wilderness. From nearly every vantage point on the ranch, breathtaking panoramic views stretch across the Madison Valley and out to the towering peaks of the surrounding mountain ranges, creating a majestic and inspiring backdrop. The world-famous Madison River, offering blue ribbon trout fishing, is just 7± miles from the ranch entrance at the Varney Bridge Fishing Access.

The ranch is graced with over 2 miles of Tolman Creek and half a mile of Mill Creek, providing excellent water resources for stock and wildlife. The land is well-suited for productive agricultural use with approximately 100± acres under pivot and 50± acres under flood irrigation. It supports a viable cattle operation with capacity for 80 pairs, bolstered by two additional summer grazing leases.

Improvements on the property include a beautifully crafted 3,100± square foot main home, featuring three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a home theater, and an attached two-car garage with ample storage. The secondary residence, a 896± square foot cabin, offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms, making it ideal for guests or a manager’s quarters. The ranch is well-equipped for equestrian and agricultural use, with an indoor riding arena housing seven stalls, a tack room, a barn, a hay shed, an equipment shop, and corrals.

Located just over an hour from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport and Yellowstone National Park’s West Entrance, this rare offering balances serene seclusion with excellent access to Montana’s world-renowned amenities and landscapes.

PROPERTY FACTS:

  • 1,416± acres at the base of the Madison/Gallatin Mountain range
  • Contiguous with 2.5± miles of Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and Lee Metcalf Wilderness, with private access to Tolman Creek Canyon via a private two-track
  • Over a mile of two channels of Tolman Creek, half a mile of Mill Creek
  • 7± miles from the ranch entrance to Varney Bridge Fishing Access on the renowned Madison River, known for its world-class trout fishing
  • Approximately 100± under pivot, 50± acre under flood irrigation and cattle operation with a capacity of 70± pairs, along with two other summer grazing leases
  • Improvements include a 3,100± square foot main home with three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a half bath, and a guest home/ranch manager’s home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms
  • Multiple outbuildings include an indoor riding arena with seven stalls and a tack room, barn, hay storage shed, equipment shop, and corrals
  • Wildlife includes large herds of elk, whitetail deer, antelope, mountain goats, moose, black bears, occasionally grizzly bears, sandhill cranes, grouse, and other wildlife present in the Yellowstone ecosystem
  • Recreational activities include hiking, camping, hunting, horseback riding, fishing, backcountry skiing, and wildlife viewing
  • Many surrounding ranches are protected with conservation easements, ensuring secure viewsheds with no development
  • 10± minutes from Ennis and direct access to Ennis-Big Sky Airport from the ranch, 1 hour and 20± minutes from Bozeman and Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
  • 1 hour and 15± minutes from Yellowstone National Park – West Entrance 1 hour and 10± minutes from Big Sky Resort via Jack Creek Road (Requires an annual membership to the Madison Valley Ski Club)
  • Learn more about this property, its investment potential and information about the area in the Property Brochure.

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