2197 W Tower Road

Property Description

Experience the ultimate Montana lifestyle at Big Sky Ridge Ranch, an extraordinary 197-acre retreat offering privacy, self-sufficiency, and unmatched recreation surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery. The ranch features a beautifully crafted 2-bedroom, 2-bath lodge with a spacious loft, blending rustic charm with modern comfort and efficient off-grid living. Designed for work and adventure, the property includes a 25’ x 70’ shop, 30’ x 60’ seven-stall horse barn, and 35’ x 80’ equipment shed. Off-grid amenities include solar power, generators, 300 gallons of propane, and a 2,000-gallon creek-fed cistern for reliable year-round living. Spanning four mining claims, the ranch conveys valuable mineral and water rights while offering timbered ridges, creek bottoms, panoramic mountain views, abundant wildlife, and exceptional privacy. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy direct access to hundreds of miles of hiking, horseback riding, biking, snowmobiling trails, the renowned Hiawatha Trail, Lookout Pass Ski Area, Lolo National Forest, and expansive public lands. The offering also includes approximately 45,000 acres of permitted National Forest operating area, two seasonal forest camps, and 305 licensed use days supporting hunting and recreational outfitting opportunities. Whether you’re seeking a private mountain retreat, equestrian property, hunting lodge, legacy estate, or income-producing outfitting business, Big Sky Ridge Ranch offers a rare combination of comfort, infrastructure, recreation, and investment potential in the heart of Western Montana.