Circle Bar Ranch

Montana is a magical place in the summer. The rivers are cool, the air is crisp, and the sun feels good on your face. At 5000’ in elevation, Circle Bar Ranch hosts the best of Montana’s weather. The 520 acres sit at the base of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest allowing guests to explore the mountains by horseback, fish for trout in cascading streams, hike to see the bountiful wildlife, or follow a mule train for overnight stays in a mountain cabin. There is enough time to do it all.

The Lodge is where guests mingle over cocktails before dinner and then enjoy the evening’s dinner selection. The Lodge also features suites and well appointed guest rooms. The Cookhouse is our Honeymoon Cabin and is designed for romance with a sunken fireplace and king bed. Then there are the cabins — no two are alike. From the Meadowlark to the Cayuse, the styles and decor vary. Some have four bedrooms, some just a bed and a fireplace.

Horseback riding is what the ranch is known for. We have horses suitable to every level of experience. You’ll traverse the wide-open prairies, ride along (and through) the Judith River and explore the mountains of the National Forest. For more experienced riders, trotting and loping can be incorporated into rides where the terrain allows. For those who would like to get more comfortable in the saddle, lessons are available for an additional charge.

There are plenty of activities from archery to swimming to shooting. For the more adventurous, take a UTV tour to the National Forest and hike to the nearby caves. Or visit nearby Sapphire Village for a taste of the local culture. The nearby mine is the only place where the precious Yogo Sapphires can be found. Prospector Jake Hoover discovered them in the late 1800s, and he just so happened to be Charlie Russell’s first friend in Montana. You can take a UTV tour to the Hoover Cabin where the two lived for a couple years after Russell first arrived in the state. (Source)

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