The Upper Deer Creek Ranch

Land Description

Situated among rolling foothills north of the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness, The Upper Deer Creek Ranch offers diverse vegetation, topography, geology, water resources, and recreational possibilities in an increasingly rare solitude on this 1970 deeded acres.

Land

The Upper Deer Creek Ranch rich foliage and wildlife habitat supports healthy and growing wildlife populations of elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, mountain lion, and black bear. Over a mile of ranch boundary adjoins the Gallatin National Forest which encompasses over 170,000 acres of recreational opportunity and 1.5 miles of state land, providing even more acres to further enhancing recreational opportunities. Upper Deer Creek and West Fork Upper Deer Creek flow through the ranch providing water to wildlife and livestock. The Upper Deer Creek Ranch is an off-grid property with power being roughly three miles away.

Improvements

Established roadways provide easy access to new or favorite recreational spots. The Upper Deer Creek Ranch is a private outdoor sanctuary in Montana's four seasons. This ranch is a blank canvas for new owners to create their Montana oasis. Many great building sites available to build a lodge or personal private residence.

Recreation

Abundant water resources, including lively ripples, cool pools, and waterfalls, encompass the ranch's miles of small streams and support the diversity of wildlife. Depending on the time of year, the stream waters can produce excellent fly-angling opportunities for brown and brook trout. This ranch lies in Hunting District 525 and allows for general deer and elk licenses. The Elk and Deer love The Upper Deer Creek Ranch for its diversity, seclusion, habitat, and water resources. The ranch also has a good number of turkeys, sharptailed grouse, antelope, and occasion black bear. The Upper Deer Creek allows excellent opportunities for Brook, Brown and Cutthroat Trout.

Location

Residing 12 miles from the property, the town of Big Timber, Montana, provides necessary amenities close but distant enough to maintain seclusion from outside activities. The nearest commercial airport is in Bozeman, Montana, approximately 90 minutes away and Billings International Airport about 70 minutes away.