Property Overview
Spanning 167± acres, St. Mary Overlook offers a rare blend of history and natural beauty in the shadow of Glacier National Park and the iconic St. Mary area. Originally assembled by Hugh Black and held within the same family for generations, the property carries a deep sense of family pride. Perched above St. Mary Lake, the property displays diverse topography and foliage. Water is ubiquitous on the property, with a live creek and multiple ponds. Unobstructed panoramic views of Glacier National Park provide a dramatic backdrop, and wildlife is abundant, with elk, deer, moose, bears, wolves, and upland birds frequent visitors.
Fenced for cattle grazing, the ranch is as functional as it is scenic. Rolling meadows, quaky draws, and natural water features support agricultural potential alongside outstanding recreational appeal. With power in place along Highway 89, this is a genuinely turnkey legacy holding. The property’s diversity and unique location create a blank canvas for building, whether a custom mountain home overlooking the Lower St Mary Lake, a family retreat, or guest lodging. Recreational opportunities extend well beyond the ranch boundaries. Glacier National Park’s St Mary entrance is just a short drive away, offering world-class hiking, wildlife viewing, and backcountry adventure.
The property’s setting is defined by water and mountains in equal measure. The Lower St. Mary Lake carves its path through the landscape below, with the town of St. Mary anchoring the view in the distance. Together, they create a rare vantage point that few Montana properties can claim, all set against the backdrop of the mountains. Conveniently located Northwest of East Glacier and accessible from Highway 89, the ranch offers both tranquility and easy access. Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell is roughly 1.5± hours away, and Amtrak’s Empire Builder stops in the historic town of East Glacier Park, just minutes from the property.
Property Facts
- 167± deeded acres
- Family-owned for multiple generations
- Originally assembled by the legendary Hugh Black during the creation of what is now St. Mary
- Located right above Lower St Mary Lake for one’s view pleasure and recreational pursuits
- 20± minutes to East Glacier and minutes from the St. Mary entrance to Glacier National Park
- Power to property
- Views of Lower St. Mary Lake
- Located on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation
- 2± miles North of St Mary off Highway 89
- Multiple ponds, rolling wild grass topography with aspen and conifer pockets throughout
- Wildlife, including elk, whitetail, mule deer, moose, wolves, black bears, grizzly bears, upland birds and birds of prey
- About an hour and a half from Kalispell and Glacier International Airport
- Road network to traverse the acreage
