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cooney brand

1: BEARTOOTH RIVER RANCH

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.

cooney brand

2: COONEY BROTHERS RANCH

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.

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crazey MTN brand

3: CRAZY MOUNTAIN CATTLE COMPANY

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.

crazey MTN brand

4: J BAR L

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.

crazey MTN brand

5: KOMBOL 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.

Laubach brand

6: LAUBACH RED ANGUS RANCH

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.

LC brand

7: LOWER DEER CREEK RANCH

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.

LC brand

8: LC CATTLE COMPANY

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.

martin brand

9: MARTIN RANCH

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.

pollock brand

10: POLLOCK RANCH

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.

Range brand

11: RANGE RIDERS

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.

Biechert brand

12: RICHERT RANCH

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.

Runamuck brand

13: RUNAMUK RANCH

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.

Sanders brand

14: SANDERS RANCH

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!

Sargent brand

15: SARGENT RANCH

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.

skelton brand

16: SKELTON RANCH

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.

Stoney brand

17: STONEY LONESOME

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.

WD brand

18: WD RANCH

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.

Wiley brand 19: WILEY RANCH

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.

Wiley brand 20: Z Bar T COW CAMP

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.

 
 

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