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This working ranch is located 40 miles
west of Townsend and 20 miles south of White Sulfur Springs, lies at nearly 6000
feet of elevation with warm summer days as a rule and cool summer nights. Nights
so peaceful you can snuggle into the covers and sleep as soundly as you ever
have.
It is open mountainous country and this makes it great to go riding cross
country. You can see for long distances, and when moving cattle, it is
somewhat easier than chasing them through the trees.
There are a surprising number of activities that can be done on the ranch
in the summer. As a working cattle ranch, you are welcome to help in all
aspects you feel comfortable in doing. Wandering off to fish many of the
creeks and streams of the area continues to be one of the favorites. The
area offers many photographic opportunities, horseback riding,
feeding/tending cattle, 4 x 4 sightseeing, natural hot springs soaks, and
of course, just hanging out and relaxing. There are also many activities
that youngsters may enjoy. This is a great place for families!
Packages include lodging in nice log cabins, all meals, horseback riding, stream fishing or a variety of ranch activities that might include moving cattle from one pasture to another, putting out salt and minerals, repairing fence or just some nice relaxation time.
WRMT05
2008 Rates: Incl. meals and lodging, all activities, SU-SA
7
days/ 6 nights: $ 1,920
Transfer:
included from Bozeman or Helena
Open: May to October 31
Level: all levels
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CAPACITY 12
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A working 12,000 acre cattle ranch
Working Ranch at
Battle Creek, nearly 12,000 acres, is a
working cattle ranch in the heart or southwestern Montana and is the area
referred to as the "Sixteen Country" in Ivan Doig's best selling book, "This
House of Sky". We, as owners of this particular land, have not tried to change
its demanding nature or its colorful history. We have maintained it as a working
cattle ranch over the years and have done all that we can to preserve its rustic
beauty. The Ranch at Battle Creek is a part of that history featuring a rustic, though
very comfortable, "hand hewn" log home nearly 100 years old. Also a bunk house,
barns, outbuildings and corrals still serviceable and still used. |
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Cattle Drives
On days we move cattle we invite you to saddle up, if you are so inclined, and join us as we drive cattle from one pasture to another. On the days we do not we invite you to saddle up any way and enjoy a scenic tour aboard your "trusty steed"!
Riding trails in the Big Belt Mountains with a view of three other mountain ranges, the Castle Mountains, the Crazy Mountains, and the Bridger Mountains. You will discover why Montana is known as Big Sky Country.
The area also abounds with wildlife like Mule Deer, Elk and Antelope. Birds of prey are common such as Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, hawks and falcons. All these species and more are indigenous to the area and are not uncommon to spot.
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Fishing -
Angler
Heaven
Fish the
more than
6 miles of
our high
mountain
streams.
Catch and
release is the
"norm",
although those
with a taste for
fresh Brookies
(Brook Trout)
and Rainbow can indulge in a fry of fresh fish that your labors can provide.
Choose from:
Hay Creek
Battle Creek
Faulkner Creek
Catch and
release is the
"norm",
although those
with a taste for
fresh Brookies
(Brook Trout)
and Rainbow can indulge in a fry of fresh fish that your labors can provide.
Equipment Needs
Requirements:
Fishing pole
Bait and/or flies
Lots of free time
Options:
Sunshine
Companions
Camera (for the one that got away)
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May
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Experience one of the most revered
activities on the ranch, the branding.
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Cattle drives, bringing the herd to the
branding corrals.
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Varmint hunting is in full swing. No
Montana license required!
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Of course our famous fishing is always
available
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Learn how a real ranch works by
participating in actual ranch chores.
June
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Join us in our two week-long
Big Belt
Mountains Cattle Drive.
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Enjoy National Forest excursions
including trail riding, photography, camping and more.
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Try out our ranch vacation with trail riding,
cattle moving, varmint hunting, stream fishing, and more.
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July
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It's rodeo season! Just
about every weekend there is a rodeo somewhere in Montana. These are the
real thing.
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Tons of work to do on the
ranch, from moving cattle to different pastures, repairs and maintenance
to general ranch work. You'll love the weekend rodeo get away after
this.
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Don't forget your fishing gear.
August
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Winter's coming, remember this is Montana after all. Take advantage of
the last of the summer by getting the ranch ready.
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Lots of cattle drives and
pasture changes to bring cattle home to where it's warm and cozy.
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Even the fish are packing it
on for the long winter so bring your gear and enjoy some of the best
fishing of the year.
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Join us in our one week
Big Belt
Mountains Cattle Drive.
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