Guest Ranches in Montana

by Dusty Dave

Bar W Ranch
Whitefish, Montana

The year round Bar W Guest Ranch on Spencer Lake in Whitefish has it all: great horses, wonderful accommodations, scrumptious food, loads of activities and a friendly, knowledgeable staff. The Bar W has blended elegance with Old West authenticity to create an atmosphere that truly comforts, especially after a long day in the saddle. They offer horseback riding programs for all levels, from first-timers to competitive riders. Additionally, you can enjoy the cool town of Whitefish (only 3 and a half miles away) and the Flathead Valley. Come and visit — you’ll feel reborn!

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Bonanza Creek Guest Ranch
Martinsdale, Montana

Since the 1870's, Montana ranch hands have roamed the range and worked cattle along the banks of Bonanza Creek. A century later, very little has changed, the only difference is that now there's a place at the table for you. At the ranch, you ride to your ability, and do lots of it. Bonanza Creek is part of a working cattle ranch owning 1500 head of cattle on 25,000 acres. When you're not out "hitting the trail," you can go hiking, biking or just relaxing. Also great fun is the evening ride and cookout. You can help out at the ranch if you want to as well. You may be putting out salt, checking for sick or injured stock, or moving stock from one pasture to another. Also, you can test your fishing skills against feisty rainbow, cutthroat, or brook trout.

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Cheff Guest Ranch
Charlo, Montana

Located in the beautiful Mission Valley and nestled at the base of the majestic Mission Mountains, the Cheff Family owns and leases over 10,000 acres of ranch land. The view from the ranch is spectacular, you can literally see forever. Ninepipes and Kicking Horse reservoirs are in full view. Nothing beats relaxing on the deck of the lodge watching the sun go down after a long day of swimming, canoeing, fishing, and horseback riding. Guests are welcome to take part in the daily activities that occur while staying at the working cattle, moving the stock, picking hay, and irrigating. Each day guests go riding on the trails surrounding the ranch, through the woods, into gorgeous meadows, across streams and to beautiful mountain lakes.

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If You Go…
Bar W Guest Ranch
2875 Highway 93 West
Whitefish, MT 59937
Phone: 406.863.9099
Toll-Free: 1.866.828.2900
Fax: 406.863.9500
info@TheBarW.com

Bonanza Creek Country
523 Bonanza Creek Road
Martinsdale, MT 59053
Phone: 406.572.3366
Toll-Free: 1.800.476.6045
info@bonanzacreekcountry.com

Cheff Guest Ranch
Mick& Karen Cheff
3088 Eagle Pass Trail
Charlo, MT 59824
Phone: 406.644.2557
Fax: 406.644.2557
cheffranch@blackfoot.net

Source: Rustic Vacations