Spring High Ranch offers ultimate privacy along with grand accommodations. The ranch is in 5 parcels on 1,138 Deeded acres plus an additional State of MT Section Lease that is ~633 acres for a total of ~1,771 acres. It backs directly up to a stunning 173,000 acres of Custer National Forest and is a beautiful full spectrum of land, from manicured lawns, to rolling grassy meadows, all the way up to aspen groves and dark timber.
Improvements include a tremendous ~8,500 sf lodge with soaring fireplace, huge logs and water features that feel like a mini Cabelas. The Lodge is set up for major entertaining, with a large conversation pit surrounding the fireplace, upstairs billiards area and outdoor cooking area. There are mini bars all throughout and a nice kitchen. In the sleeping wing there are 5 ensuite bedrooms, plus a large bunkroom and 2 additional bathrooms. Further improvements include a guest/caretaker house with full kitchen as well as 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and equipment shop and horse/hay storage barn. There is an extensive road system to easily get all the way around the ranch. It is both perimeter and cross-fenced.
Quaint Fishtail, MT is a short 12 miles away and vibrant Red Lodge is about 45 minutes away by vehicle and is the gateway to the famed Beartooth Highway. It has a small airport with a 4,000' asphalt strip. Airport elevation is 5,763ft. Billings - Montana's largest city is about an hour and 15 minutes away and Bozeman is a little over 2 hours. The ranch itself ranges from 5,700' at the headquarters to 6,700' on the State Land.
The property has been used VERY lightly for the past 15 years but has been maintained by a caretaker. They've leased pastures to a local rancher that typically runs ~100 pairs for 3 months in the summer. There are multiple springs, creeks and ponds on the deeded acreage, as well as two great mountain lakes on the State land section that is only accessible via a motorized because the ranch holds the ag lease on it. There is also a beautiful small lake adjacent to the lodge and horse barn that was previously stocked with trout. The ranch has not had any hunting on it in over 20 years... Likely to find deer, elk, bear, moose and of course myriad other species on the property. Spring High Ranch is truly a gem in the wilderness and ready for a new steward to continue the careful management of the property.
Sold on 07/31/25
Price Unknown
87 Old Bucks Trl, Fishtail, MT 59028
7beds
8,500sqft
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
1,038 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,589 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 31, 2025 at 07:29am
Listed by:
Trent Lister 406-595-0149,
PureWest Real Estate Bozeman,
Mike Schlauch 406-580-8380,
PureWest Real Estate Bozeman
Bought with:
Kim Bennett, BRO-98587
Terra Western Associates
Source: Big Sky Country MLS,MLS#: 404571Originating MLS: Big Sky Country MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Washer
Features
- Wet Bar, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Partially Carpeted, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,500
- Total interior livable area: 8,500 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Creek, Pond
Lot
- Size: 1,038 Acres
- Features: Meadow, Pasture, Rolling Slope, Ranch
- Topography: Rolling
- Residential vegetation: Grassed, Natural State, Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Corral(s), Guest House, Workshop
- Additional parcels included: Multiple parcels
- Parcel number: 0001060070
- Zoning description: NONE - None/Unknown
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: Corral(s), Livestock Barn, Tack Room
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom,Log Home
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Stone, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Phone Available, Septic Available, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Fishtail
Other
Other facts
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
- Listing terms: Cash,1031 Exchange,3rd Party Financing
- Ownership: Full
- Road surface type: Gravel