Saddle up! What the Barron Ranch offers is a picture perfect setting, great hosts, authentic hands on cowboy life, horseback riding, and fishing on a 5th generation Montana working horse, sheep and cattle ranch. It is high energy, fast paced, and very informal year round—if you are looking for set schedules and planned activities, this is not the place for you.

Year-round accommodations in a family-friendly riverside ranch setting conveniently located nearby Yellowstone National Park and the Red Lodge ski area. Consult with Tanya, the ranch’s event planner for retreats, family reunions, wedding planning, and/or excursions tailored to guest’s interests.

Working in harmony with nature … “It’s The Padlock Way.” Nothing beats the authenticity of this experience—learning cowboy culture from genuine cowboys on one of Wyoming’s most celebrated ranches, sharing their way of life, “riding for the Padlock brand.

Ranch experiences vary by the season at this 5th generation Montana ranch. Lambing, calving, ranch activities and riding 4-wheelers are favorites along with old-fashioned ranch hospitality in a low-key relaxing atmosphere.

The Cowboy Ethic is alive and well in Montana! The folks on the Cinch Buckle Ranch are salt-of-the-earth people that work hard and have a commitment to caring for the land and all its creatures. Guests value the art and spirit that embodies this wonderful way of life.

Leffingwells have passed their family’s Brackett Creek ranching tradition down five generations. Guests are invited to experience the unique heritage of land stewardship, raising reputation Angus, and riding ranch-raised horses. It is no wonder guests have been returning for twenty years to unwind, recharge, gain perspective and connect with the land.

If you are seeking adventure in the back country wilderness, you’ll want this mule whisperer in the lead. Enjoy a pack trip to a magical corner of Montana few have yet to see. A repeat guest declares, “I come here one week each year and this experience is what I think about the other 51 weeks!”

Celebrate nature and the spirit of adventure in the heart of the spectacular Centennial Valley. The J Bar L Ranch offers a very exclusive getaway. Whether riding horses, moving cows, watching wildlife, fishing, or just plain relaxing; guests are invited to share the western way of life on our working cattle and horse ranch.

Kombols welcome you to share their lifestyle and enjoy their cattle ranch where small groups can come and enjoy the natural prairie surroundings offered by this remote location. It is a relaxed atmosphere where guests can do as they please, living and learning about ranching in Montana.

This ranch adventure enriches the lives of guests who come for a vacation and a new perspective on life. Guests enjoy good company, breath taking views, delicious food, and varied ranch and mountain trail riding. They offer flexible schedules and individual attention.

Live the Legacy! The Padlock Ranch continues a tradition of excellence in ranching by offering one of the premier cattle working and riding experiences in the Northwest. They open their gates to guests, sharing their heritage and way of life in an unspoiled part of the Old West.

Welcome to the Richert Ranch set in a secluded valley with mountain vistas. Relax and feel time disappear as you savor Sheryl’s home cooked meals and learn about the ranching way of life. Come as a guest and leave as a friend.

Most guests come here because they want to live and breathe horses, cattle, and the cowboy way of life. From Cattle drives and arena work--to Camp outs with scenic riding and Campfires with music, one of only a handful of ranches to offer unlimited horseback riding. With 4-wheeler options for non-riders, this ranch does it all.

Retreat to kinder and gentler times and spend time with the Sanders, native Montanans and local history buffs who love to share their knowledge of the area. If you love Old Time Western Music, antiques, auctions, quilting, nature hikes and freshly baked cinnamon rolls with your coffee…this is the place for you!

This working ranch has it all: reputation cattle, ranch-raised quarter horses, big views and blue skies, and three generations of family members still on the place that great-grandad Sargent homesteaded.

The cowboy legend is alive—real cattle, real people and a real sense of what the ranching way of life is all about. Participate in weekly cattle drives moving cattle to new summer pasture, while you keep your eye out for dinosaur bones. Located in a pristine area along the Rocky Mountain Front, the Skelton Ranch marks a crossroads of history where time slows down and a sense of place sweeps you away.

There is an old fashioned goodness to this relaxed and very informal ranch setting--Like a step back in time to when people were less hurried and really cared about each other. John Wayne-Old West rustic with lots of soul and great trail riding with some opportunity for cattle work on horseback. Flexible in terms of minimum stay.

Steeped in pioneer history, secluded and very personal, this ranch is located right in the middle of Montana’s cattle ranching country. Great for small numbers of active-oriented guests who want hands-on ranch experience. Ask about the fall calving and branding schedules.

Woodfords welcome you to kick off your boots, hang your hat, and make yourself at home. Share in the day to day activities and be part of the stewardship it takes to be successful in the Montana cattle ranching business.

Experienced riders are invited to a rustic Cow Camp to take part in the traditional cowboy lifestyle that is part history, part romance, part discovery and lots of time in the saddle in the great outdoors.  The Z Bar T is known for their savvy cow horses, authentic cattle drives to high mountain summer pasture, and hearty camp cooking.