Belfry, MontanaWide open country riding,
and ranch activities in a family-friendly riverside ranch setting
near Yellowstone National Park. Choose the guest ranch experience
or go behind the scenes and be part of the family ranching
operation. Featuring authentic (seasonal) cattle drives for
the more experience rider, and varied ranch activities for
those who don’t
feel like being in the saddle.
Harlowton, Montana: A 4th generation authentic Montana ranching
family welcomes you to tailor make your stay on their 50,000
acre working cattle ranch. Experience the work of the season
or just sit on the porch and get away from it all. The tastefully
decorated guest house is a haven for families and friends
wanting to spend time together in a scenic ranch setting.
Big Timber, Montana: 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.
Lima, Montana: 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.
Roundup, Montana: 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.
Big Timber, Montana: Get out into nature and
away from the pressures of daily living--join the ranch family
in seasonal ranch activities on their cattle ranch. This ranch
offers private access fly fishing opportunities along the Yellowstone
River just minutes from the backdoor.
Big Timber, 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.
Big Timber, Montana: Where the hospitality and
the traditions of the Old West linger on. Be sure to ask about
the Cremer rodeo heritage. Join the family as they go about their
seasonal ranch activities. Independent travelers can camp out in
rustic cabins and explore independently looking for Indian artifacts
in the high country.
Conrad, Montana: Much more than just a destination
on the way to Glacier Park, this family-oriented ranch is great
for a very small family, couples or singles wanting a tailor-made
itinerary. There are a variety of on-ranch and off-ranch activities;
life-long friendships have been formed here.
Bynum, Montana: Old West spirit and charm just
an hour south of Glacier National Park. Ranching has been a family
tradition since 1890 when relatives on both sides of this family
homesteaded here. The first log house built in the area is still
in use as a bunkhouse during calving season and is just one of
many fascinating stops on Ann Dellwo’s Old North Trail and
Ranch Tour.
Reed Point, Montana: Seeing this part of Montana
from the back of a good horse really brings the feeling of the
Old West to life. They feature riding lessons, trail rides, day
fly fishing trips in the shadows of the Crazies and calving on
horseback and an old-fashioned cattle drive to summer mountain
range.
Reed Point, Montana: 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.
Roundup, Montana: 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.
Big Timber, Montana: 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!
Shawmut, Montana: 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. Their varied riding experiences including
cattle work for the more experienced riders prompted one guest
to say “the working ranch of my imagination” in a peaceful
and remote private setting.
Bynum, Montana: 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.
Reed Point, Montana: 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.
Melville, Montana: Guests are invited to experience the unique
heritage of stewarding 25,000 acres of beautiful ranch land running
1000 Angus cattle. There is a variety of ranch work including seasonal
riding opportunities. Enjoy solitary fishing on 2 ½ miles
of private access trout fishing on Sweet Grass Creek. Ask about
wedding, honeymoon, family reunion and retreat packages.
Musellshell, Montana: 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.
Dillion, Montana: 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.