1120 Yellowstone Trail
Deer Lodge, MT 59722

About this property

The Clark Fork Valley Ranch is a magnificent all-encompassing cattle ranch in a valley of long-time agricultural production. The ranch is comprised of 2,287+/- deeded acres plus a 200 cow Forest Service lease. 640 of the acres are sprinkler irrigated and 33 are wheel line irrigated with solid senior water rights. The ranch has raised everything from corn and potatoes to handsome stands of alfalfa. The carrying capacity is greatly impacted from how many irrigated acres are grazed. With such a large number of irrigated acres, the amount of cattle forage or crops generated from this property is tremendous. The cattle handling facilities are first class and in great shape. The working alley, tub, certified scale and load out make processing cattle super-efficient with this set up. There is a nicely graveled drive way for semis to pull into with plenty of space to turn around to back up to the steel load out. The cherry on top is when the cattle enter the silencer chute that is located inside a heated barn at the west end of the facility. There is a nice ranch home on the property that is 4,204 sq. ft. and has 3 beds and 2 baths. The ranch does not have a conservation easement in place. The Warm Springs summer country is comprised of basically two deeded sections that flow on to the forest service allotment. There is a set of corrals and a well at the bottom end of the pasture. Then a series of tanks run up country for cattle water. In general, the cattle are turned out the back gate onto the forest. Depending on the year that may change based on rotational resting and precipitation. The cattle that are on the forest utilize "Vence" neck collars to track there whereabouts and assist in grazing rotation and keeping them in the right area. All of these different components come together in perfect harmony to create this balanced Montana Ranch. All encompassing, meaning this ranch provides everything from the winter forage, calving facilities and summer pasture to create a quality life for the livestock 365 days a year. Solid senior water rights and quality soil. These are the two components needed to make feed, and this place has it. Put this all together and it is a winning combination when considering investing in Montana real estate. Come take a look at this great Montana Ranch in the "Best Last Place."