Dry Creek Ranch is an exceptional 600-acre property that captures the beauty, privacy, and recreational opportunities that define Montana. Featuring gently rolling topography, a beautiful landscape of mature trees and native vegetation, and multiple outstanding building sites, the ranch offers the perfect setting for a private residence, hunting retreat, or legacy investment. Renowned for its excellent elk and deer hunting, Dry Creek Ranch provides exceptional wildlife habitat and year-round recreational opportunities. The property's peaceful surroundings and remarkable privacy create an ideal escape, where the only sounds are those of nature and the abundant wildlife that call the ranch home. In addition to outstanding hunting, nearby Dry Creek offers fishing opportunities, adding another dimension to the ranch's exceptional outdoor recreation. Offering the tranquility of a secluded ranch while maintaining convenient access, Dry Creek Ranch fronts a well-maintained county road and is located just 20 miles from Canyon Ferry Lake, 55 miles from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, 64 miles from historic downtown Bozeman, and 65 miles from Helena. This rare combination of accessibility, natural beauty, exceptional hunting, nearby fishing, and multiple premier homesites makes Dry Creek Ranch a truly remarkable Montana property and an outstanding opportunity to own a premier piece of Big Sky Country.
Vacant landProperty Type
600 acresLot Size
$3,833Price/Acres
Listed by Darren Streets• PureWest Real Estate Bozeman
Level to rolling and sloping terrain with mountainous areas
Has a view
Home design
Unimproved land intended for residential, commercial, multi-family, recreational, pasture, or development use
Property type: Land
Utilities
Electricity available
Sale and tax history for TBD Dry Creek Rd
Sale History
Tax History
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Event
Price
BSCMLS #413916
Sep 3, 2026
Relisted
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Aug 28, 2026
Contingent
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Aug 8, 2026
Listed
$2,300,000
BSCMLS #392833
Oct 25, 2024
Sold
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Jul 16, 2024
Pending
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Jun 3, 2024
Listed
$299,000
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This beautiful, private 60± acres nestled into the Big Belt Mountains is less than a half hour east of Townsend and contiguous to almost 640 acres of Helena National Forest. Dry Creek Hunting Retreat Ranch offers tremendous views and a mountainous feel, all within an hour and 15± minutes from Bozeman, Montana. Wildlife is abundant and diverse. The species that roam this rugged landscape include elk, deer, bears, turkeys, raptors, songbirds, and grouse. About . 4± miles of Dry Creek runs through the property, offering a great creek fishery for brook and rainbow trout. The acreage is comprised of rugged mountain terrain and lush creek bottom, all with immense privacy and seclusion.
MRMLS #22108637
Apr 12, 2024
Sold
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Mar 18, 2024
Pending
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Nov 10, 2023
Contingent
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Sep 3, 2023
Relisted
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Aug 9, 2023
Delisted
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Jun 9, 2021
Listed
$1,576,000
Remarks: 493.4+- acres of MONTANA AWESOME right here! Bring the horses and put your recreational gear on! Elk, deer and turkeys are frequent visitors offering hunting opportunities galore. This property has driving access right off of Dry Creek Road and throughout the property. Plenty of acres to roam around on and to enjoy some privacy. The varied terrain offers a range of trees and grasses with a few beautiful building spots. Power is in the area servicing the neighboring property. These acres are centrally located between Helena and Bozeman and are approximately 15 minutes from Townsend. Public lands in all directions can be accessed within minutes, along with the Missouri River and Canyon Ferry Lake. Schedule your private tour soon!
BSCMLS #359542
Nov 10, 2023
Contingent
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Jun 9, 2021
Listed
$1,576,000
BSCMLS #374213
Sep 29, 2022
Sold
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Jul 11, 2022
Listed
$695,000
MRMLS #22210019
Sep 29, 2022
Sold
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Jul 11, 2022
Listed
$695,000
BMTMLS #331491
Oct 21, 2022
Sold
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Jun 27, 2022
Listed
$275,000
BSCMLS #373677
Oct 20, 2022
Sold
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Jun 27, 2022
Listed
$275,000
MRMLS #22205615
May 9, 2022
Listed
$2,950,000
MRMLS #1299547
Oct 5, 2018
Sold
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Aug 24, 2017
Listed
$159,900
MRMLS #1296147
Jul 20, 2016
Listed
$175,000
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Vacant Land
County
Broadwater County
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0007001755
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Last updated by owner on Aug 8, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 90° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Townsend, MT • 59644
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.