I just left this ranch after a wonderful week to celebrate my birthday with my mom and sister. I…read morecan't say enough about this fantastic place and the family that runs it! The accommodations were even more luxurious than expected and the people on the ranch became family. Chuck, Dave, Deb and Mikayla made us feel like we were guests in their home. We were given our own horses for the week and rode everyday up and down the Rockies. The food was extraordinary and the riding was a joy. We can't wait to go back!

From the owner: Nestled deep in the heart of Teton Canyon in the Rocky Mountains, 5000 feet above sea level and…read moretotalling 1200 acres, the Seven Lazy P, Deep Canyon Guest Ranch offers guests a true taste of what it's like to roam a part of `The Last Best Place.' As you wind your way through the prairie towards the opening of the canyon, where wildflowers spring up in colorful abundance in the summer months, you can feel the fresh air fill your lungs and breathe your first breaths of a vacation that will offer you utter relaxation and enjoyment in one of the most beautiful parts of the world. Sharon and Chuck have owned and operated the ranch since 1958. With room for around 20 guests, you can expect a very family-oriented atmosphere where everyone is made to feel perfectly at home. Just 25 miles from the delightful town of Choteau, Montana. Choteau is the home of 'Egg Mountain' where the first dinosaur nests were discovered in North America.

Fantastic ranch Ernie and Kim are brilliant hosts. The place is unbelieveable awesome, the scenery…read moreis amazing

Fun trail riding in the beautiful Montana wilderness outside Augusta. We have been here twice and…read moreplan to return. The staff are warm, fun, and friendly. Good people. Food is good typical Montana fare - light on the veggies, heavy on the bacon. Cook offers options too. Accommodations are individual rustic cabins with a lodge for food, gathering, and Internet. No cell coverage in these woods. What we did here was trail ride in the woods around this ranch. Light fishing & skeet shooting are offered as well as some nighttime talks by local wildlife photographer, and a Native American singer. Great hiking too. They have kid wranglers for younger riders. For trail rides, they break riders into groups by levels so novices and more advanced riders are comfortable. At the end of the week is a fun team competition in the arena to pen cows, barrel race, and jog your horses around poles. Last night is a steak cook out down by the river. Great way to leave city life behind and explore our western lifestyle. Also recommend timing a trip to attend the Augusta rodeo at the end of June. And adding on a river adventure with Montana Outfitters. This ranch is not far from Great Falls and a half day drive from Glacier National Park.

Skip the Disneyland consumerism and spend time with real people who have been connected with this…read moreland for countless generations. And if you take a breath and listen, you will hear stories from Tom that seem to make time stand still.

I wish I give could this place a million stars! I just got back from a trip of a LIFETIME!!!…read more I have horses at home and have ridden my entire life but this place teaches you so much more about horsemanship. They truly cater to what you want out of the experience. The hospitality was out of this world! The family and all that work there are so warming and knowledgeable. I tried venison that Maria had shot herself, quartered and hauled back to the ranch. it was AMAZING!!!!! I seriously could go on and on and on about this place but there are literally not enough words to express how incredible this place is.

A dude ranch? I wasn't sure about this trip, a gift from friends. And now my husband and I are busy…read morefiguring out when we can go back! The Wirth family and everyone at the ranch made our stay such a fantastic experience that it's hard to put it into words. Warm smiles, wonderful horses, gorgeous scenery, home cooking, and songs around the campfire. They even managed to get my husband (who didn't enjoy any previous horse experiences) on horseback - TWICE. The first time was because he promised me, the second time was because he enjoyed it so much.

Everything! The home was beautiful, the food was amazing, and the activities were great. The…read morestaff is super friendly and helpful and it was an excellent vacation

Been there twice. Successful elk hunt and a fabulous time fly fishing too! Great accommodations…read moreand beautiful scenery!

Ford Creek has a great group of experienced guides and other personnel. Travis the owner and his…read moresidekick Shelly are fantastic people and made us feel welcome. The cook and meet cutter are great. The horses and mules were fantastic and a joy to ride and be around. I am 77 years old and have been on many guided backcountry hunting trips. When booking a backcountry hunting trip you need to have realistic expectations as this is hunting and not a guaranteed kill. There are so many things that can happen at any time that can determine the outcome. On this hunt, we were battling Mother Nature. Our hunt was from November 10th through the 16th, 2024 which in a normal year would been hunting elk and deer migrating to their winter range in the snow. However, there was no snow up in the higher elevations and the animals had not begun their normal migration. We only had the local elk and deer to hunt. Travis and the guides were very honest with us about the situation which was totally out of their control. So the eight of us adjusted our hunt expectations to reality and hunted what was available. Our group did kill two elk and four deer during our six-day hunt and had many opportunities that were passed up in the hope of finding a bigger animal. That was their choice. We considered this hunt a success considering the main group of animals were still up high. Remember this is hunting and not killing. We were hunting from horseback and foot on USFS land and never saw any other hunters outside of our camp. Enough about the conditions. As I said, I am a 77 year old man in fairly good shape and had my limitations and chose to do a single guided hunt. The first night in camp before the hunt began my guide asked me about my hunting experience and expectations. I told my guide Brandon I have been on many guided and unguided backcountry hunts on horseback and foot. Also told him I might not be the fastest up the hill, but I would get there. The country we hunted was fairly steep and tested my OLD ASS on many occasions. I also told him that since the big bulls and deer were still up high I understood what I could expect to hunt. This is an either-sex elk area and I told him that unless I see a big elk I might draw down on a big cow. He understood and agreed. On the second day of the hunt, we found a nice group of about 30 elk within short range. There were several spikes and rag horns with a bunch of cows. He saw me set up on one of the rag horns and pull off to shoot a nice big cow instead. No problem with him and he understood. I have shot several nice bulls over 330 inches and good eating meat is more important to me. Earlier that day I had passed on a nice mature 4 X 4 whitetail. Getting an elk was my main priority. I had shootable animals every day of my hunt and ended my hunt on day four taking a nice mule deer buck. To me, I consider this a successful hunt and adapted my hunt to what I considered realistic. Maybe not the biggest animals I have shot, but I am happy! My younger daughter took a nice whitetail buck. My oldest granddaughter got a nice 4 X 4 mule deer. Another friend in our group shot a 6 X 6 bull elk and a smaller mule deer buck. Just remember when booking a backcountry hunt you are at the mercy of Mother Nature and things can happen that are out of your and the guide's control. HAPPY HUNTING Larry Shannon

been to ford creek many times a GREAT place to stay,fish ride or just relax…read more Will be there in August of 2017.

Perfect! This place was great - food, horses, staff! Great place to relax! Excellent for groups!…read moreHighly recommend this Ranch!!

Spent a week at Rich's Ranch July 2025 for myself and 21 year old daughter. This was our 5th dude…read moreranch experience at varies ranches around MT and WY. In a nutshell, the owners and staff are very nice folks, our cabin was clean and comfortable, however we both thought there are better dude ranch options out there if you're looking for a full week stay. They cater more as an outfitter guiding 7-10 multi day pak trips, which leave and arrive at various times during our week stay. The guest that stay at the ranch, are more of an afterthought. They allow guests to stay & ride for just a couple nights/days and then continue on with their Montana vacation. If you're looking for a 2-3 night stopover, sleep in a cabin and ride a horse a few times this is your place! If you're looking for a full week stay at an authentic dude ranch there are better choices. We had a good time, and the scenery from the lodges patio is beautiful, but the quality of the lodge, food, cabins, barn corral area, spring fed ponds were furthest from "authentic dude ranch" of the five ranches we have visited.

An INCREDIBLE stay for us! Dusty, Indy, and Bill - and can't forget Diesel and Dixie!! - were…read moresuper hosts! Ranch setting about half way between West and East Glacier entrances. Delicious breakfasts; and the 3-hour trail ride is a "can't miss" experience. OH, and a starry night with a hint of the Milky Way!!

Had the most wonderful time at the Bear Creek Guest Ranch. A dream…read morecome true riding the most beautiful trails. We enjoyed a combination fishing and riding week. The cabin was comfortable and well appointed, the food was delish and plentiful and the atmosphere very friendly and relaxing. Bill, Diana, Dusty and Indi are the perfect hosts and really make you feel welcomed. My husband and I enjoyed the whole experience and will definitely be returning guests.