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Just northwest of the desirable mountain town of Bozeman and the busiest airport in Montana, this rare 256± acres of land boasts 1.2± miles of restored fishable Dry Creek, notably some of the most critical trout spawning habitat in Southwest Montana. With several springs, the property is an excellent habitat for attracting and sustaining wildlife. Two newly built one-bedroom guest homes with top-end appliances and finishes provide a landing spot, while many homesites with vast views of seven mountain ranges await the next owner’s vision. This property is an exceptional investment opportunity with incomparable views of the Gallatin Valley and access to abundant recreational activities. Dry Creek Riffle and Run boasts incredible wildlife habitat and is a magnet for the Montana upland bird trifecta: pheasant, Hungarian partridge, and sharp-tailed grouse—not to mention whitetail deer, elk, antelope, and black bear—giving hunters a range of excellent private sporting options on 256± acres. This property’s location just outside Bozeman is squarely in the center of the region’s abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport is southwest Montana’s transportation hub, only 20± minutes from the property. The vast mountain ranges, beautiful meadows, streams, and lush valleys offer a multitude of recreational pursuits, including horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, bird watching, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and just relaxing and enjoying the scenery. Dry Creek Riffle and Run is a unique chance to own land near Bozeman, Montana State University, Bridger Bowl Ski Area, and Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. Dry Creek Riffle and Run is private, beautiful, useable, accessible, and convenient to the best that Montana has to offer.
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PROPERTY FACTS:
- 256± deeded acres in five deeded parcels with substantial conservation easement value
- Two new one-bedroom guest homes with top-end appliances and finishes
- Multiple homesites to choose from
- Roads and power throughout the ranch
- Stunning views of seven mountain ranges, including the Tobacco Root Mountains, Bridger Range, Gallatin Range, and Madison Range
- Fishing on 1.2± miles of both sides of Dry Creek
- Year-round access off county-maintained Dry Creek Road
- Abundant wildlife, including pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, nesting sandhill cranes, moose, elk, white-tailed and mule deer, and a multitude of other flora and fauna
- 20± minutes to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
- Less than 30 minutes to Bozeman
- 45± minutes to Bridger Bowl Ski Area; An hour 25± minutes to Big Sky Resort
- 15± minutes to 1.5± hours to nine world-class trout rivers
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