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1,507 acres  $5,750,000
The Property:
- 1,374-deeded acre fly fishing-and-bird-hunting ranch with 133 BLM-leased acres
- Offers unprecedented, private access to 2.5 miles of the Yellowstone River with numerous islands for exploring
- 40-minute drive to Billings Logan International Airport
- 30 minutes to Billings, Mont. and Red Lodge, Mont.
- All mineral rights
- Dramatic, long upriver views framed by the Beartooth Mountains, Montana’s tallest peaks
- Maintained county road to property
Recreational Attributes:
- 2.5 miles of Yellowstone River frontage with healthy populations of brown and rainbow trout (weighing up to eight pounds)
- Yellowstone River accessible from multiple points on property
- Extremely private, unspoiled fishing due to limited upstream river access
- Coulee- and river-island habitat for sage grouse, sharptails, Hungarian partridge, and wild turkey
- Abundant wildlife including elk, whitetail and mule deer, moose, black bear, antelope, eagle and osprey
- Ample canoeing and horseback riding opportunities
- 30 minutes from Red Lodge with access to skiing, snowboarding, golf, white water rafting and dining—described by Outside Magazine as one of the country’s 30 best places to live and play
- 30 minutes from Billings with more options for dining, as well as shopping, museums and more
Conservation Values:
- Bordered by BLM land
- Named “Black Bluffs” by William Clark (of the Lewis and Clark Expedition) who camped on the shores of the Yellowstone River to build canoes. Clark’s “Canoe Camp” is the most famous of the expedition’s Yellowstone River campsites.
- Archaeological and geological significance evidenced by arrowheads, agates and petrified wood found on property
- Conservation easement potential due to expansion of Billings and growth of Red Lodge resort area
- The Yellowstone River has been named the “Last Best River” by National Geographic
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John Watson
call 888-541-4300
Dude Tyler
888-541-4300
Will Wingate
888-541-4300
The Land
Named Black Bluffs by Capt. William Clark of Thomas Jefferson’s Corps of Discovery, this dramatic, untouched ranch looks much the same today as it did 200 years ago when Clark camped on the islands created by the Yellowstone River.
1,507 acres (1,374 deeded along with 133 acre BLM lease) make up this unique recreational property, bordered on the north by 2.5 miles of private Yellowstone River frontage and located only 30 minutes from Montana’s largest city, Billings.
This is Big Sky Country. Sheer bluffs loom over long stretches of river with views of the state’s tallest snow-capped peaks looming beyond. Wide, unbroken space extends to the far horizon, with panoramic river and mountain views that extend for miles.
With limited river access upriver and the county road terminus at Black Bluffs, this is extraordinarily private acreage made even more remarkable by its easy access to a major airport.
The Recreation
For anglers, the Yellowstone River has a storied reputation. As the longest undammed river in the contiguous 48 states, it represents some of the finest trout water in the world.
The river here braids around numerous islands, creating miles of sparkling riffles and long, smooth runs. Prolific hatches of mayflies bring the resident brown and rainbow trout to the surface in staggering numbers. When fishing the hatch, expect to also see pheasants, waterfowl and turkeys. What you will not likely see is another human being. Because guides cannot easily travel this area, most of these trout have had no more human contact than did the trout two centuries ago who saw Clark and Sacagawea wade their waters.
Black Bluffs also offers opportunities for exciting hunts. Myriad sheltered coulees and the vast river bottom provide exciting wingshooting for pheasants, Hungarian partridge, grouse species and a variety of waterfowl. Whitetail and Mule deer as well as elk and the occasional Moose are regularly seen nosing among the cottonwoods and drinking from the clear water, while pronghorn antelope graze in the tall grass of the uplands.
In the winter, snow sports are just 30 minutes away at Red Lodge Mountain Resort, and there’s golfing nearby in the warmer months. The ranch is also a few hours’ drive from Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.
The History
With its long stretch of the Yellowstone River, Black Bluffs Ranch sits in the heart of Lewis and Clark country. Evidence shows that the Corps of Discovery camped several nights on the network of islands where the ranch is located.
In July of 1806, William Clark and his company, including their Native American guide Sacagawea, pitched tents in the fertile river corridor, where they hewed canoes from the giant cottonwoods along its banks. During the time they spent at what historians call “Canoe Camp,” Clark described this land as “beautiful” and marveled at the “incredible” abundance of native wildlife. One morning, he observed the silhouette of an Absaroka scout monitoring his company from a high bluff.
This bluff offers today’s owner the same commanding views of the same wild islands. Artist Charles Fritz, who traveled the Lewis and Clark Expedition route for the bicentennial celebration, painted two works depicting this part of their journey.
The Conservation
Abutting BLM land and facing the growth of Billings and Red Lodge, Black Bluffs presents an excellent conservation easement opportunity for the investment-minded individual who is passionate about maintaining wildlife habitat and preserving open space. The ranch also has significant historical value as a Corps of Discovery site.
Black Bluffs on the Yellowstone River is offered at U.S. $5,750,000. For more information on this property contact John Watson , Dude Tyler or Will Wingate or call call 888-541-4300.
The information on this page is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, withdrawal and approval of the seller. All information is from sources deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed by Orvis/Cushman & Wakefield.
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