Your Montana Basecamp
Let Hardscrabble Ranch be the basecamp for your next Montana getaway! Situated in an idyllic spot just 30 minutes outside of Bozeman, you’ll be isolated and removed from the hustle and bustle of the city and in a more quiet and serene setting. The first thing you’ll notice is the jaw-dropping beauty of the area. Set at the base of the Bridger Mountains and right along Brackett Creek, the alluring mountain vistas combined with the calming sound of the creek flow will put your mind at ease. The ranch is ideal for families and large groups who appreciate spending time together in the mountains. Guests stay in dorms during the colder winter months, while the summer provides a chance to stay in a tent or yurt. Tents and yurts provide high-quality bedding, tables, and small decks to take in the scenery. This is a great way to experience the natural splendor of Montana on a more visceral level. Once you are settled in, spend time however you please! The terrain lends itself wonderfully to hiking excursions where you can find a creek to call yours for an afternoon fishing. During winter, outdoor enthusiasts have a heap of opportunities. Bridger Bowl’s legendary skiing is just a 10-minute drive away, as well as Fairy Lake access trails for snowmobilers. And if you prefer to stay, you’ll be surrounded by snowshoeing and back-country skiing opportunities galore. Onsite, you’ll have access to both a large kitchen in the Brackett Lodge and a hefty outdoor propane grill where you can prepare a meal for the entire group. Plan your trip to Montana where Hardscrabble Ranch will become your home-away-from-home!
Best Montana Ranch Vacations
Provide your family a chance to get closer than ever at Hardscrabble Ranch. Their remote location makes both internet and cell service hard to come by, which is a great excuse to leave it behind and spend quality time together. The vast Montana landscape provides you and your family and an endless array of activities. End your days with s ‘mores made on the outdoor firepits as you stargaze together under the clear night sky.
With a design in mind for groups up to 40, the ranch is the perfect destination for a family reunion. With all that space available, you might as well invite everyone from the family tree! The exorbitant amount of activities you can do together provide immense flexibility, and cooking up a family favorite meal for everyone to share off the grill will create a memory of its own.
Say, “I do,” among the stunning vistas at Hardscrabble Ranch. The Bridger Mountains extend as far as the eye can see, and the seclusion of the ranch will make the special day really feel like it belongs to you. Many brides choose to have their ceremony on their 5-acre front lawn with views of Ross Peak as the backdrop and after, take their guests indoors to dance the night away!
The natural splendor surrounding Hardscrabble Ranch comes right out of a postcard. Located at the base of the Bridger Mountains and right alongside Brackett Creek, guests experience an extreme feeling of serenity. The open landscape creates great opportunities for exploration in the warmer months while snowshoeing during the winter is an experience all in and of itself.
Bring a pole and a tackle box along when you venture to Hardscrabble Ranch. The Montana frontier has streams winding across it perfect for fishing enthusiasts. Conveniently, the ranch has direct access to Brackett Creek but you may stumble across any number of the other legendary streams and rivers in the area.
For skiers and snowboarders, it doesn’t get much better than the mountains. Just a 10-minute drive from the ranch is the Bridger Bowl ski area where you are sure to come across legendary experiences slicing through the fresh powder. Seven-minutes away is the Crosscut Mountain Sports Center that serves as a training center for world-class athletes.
Hardscrabble Ranch is home to several dogs, cats, and other farm critters. This love of animals is also welcoming for guests. As long as your four-legged friend is under your control, they are welcome to stay and experience the ranch too!
Step outside and take in the mountain vistas extending to the horizon at Hardscrabble Ranch. Set at the base of the Bridger Mountains, you’ll have access to explore and climb just footsteps away. Traverse these mountains either hiking, mountain biking, or skiing at nearby Bridger Bowl!
Escape the concrete jungle and venture to Hardscrabble Ranch. Stunning natural beauty will surround you, and their staff will do their best to assist you to navigate it however you please. Serving as the basecamp for your adventure, the ranch will provide the perfect respite after a day of exploring. - All Year
- 24 units
- Bozeman
- Brackett Creek
- Game Room/Arcade
- Pack N Play
- CD Player/Stereo System
- DVD Player
- Flatscreen TV
- Internet
- Wireless Internet
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Full Kitchen
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Patio
- Picnic Tables
- Refrigerator
- Rock Climbing
- Horseshoes
- Karaoke
- Kid's Activities
- Photography
- Sightseeing
- Team Tournaments
- Volleyball
- ATV/Fourwheeling
- Biking/Bicycling
- Bird Watching
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding
- Fire Pit(s)
- Fly Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Outdoor Grill(s)
- Hiking
- Wildlife & Nature
- Picnic Table(s)
- Snowmobiling
- Free Parking
- Banquet Room(s)
- Business Center
- Meeting Room(s)
- Children Welcome
- Pet Friendly
- Smoking Allowed
