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

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

Every menu is made from scratch providing a very tasty meal. Unfortunately based on serving size it is overpriced. Atmosphere is basic.

My boyfriend and I purchased an all inclusive package for a 4 night stay and the ranches exceeded our expectations. Kristina, RJ and Jenny made sure to contact us prior to flying up and let us know what our itenary was / what to pack. We stayed in Lazy Doe Cabin. It was clean, cozy and had the cutest western decor. Our first day we did fly fishing with Dana. I had never picked up a fishing pole before but he was a great teacher! A half day was was perfect with lunch provided for us on the boat. Day 2 we got sunny weather and started with some clay shooting after breakfast. Caroline instructed us on the course (and even let me borrow her hat). Never thought I'd be able to hit moving targets .. this was really fun! Tucker took us on our ATV sunset tour in the evening. We made plenty of stops for scenic photo opportunities on the way to a picnic table set up for dinner. Amazing food with those views was something I will never forget! Our last day we did a short hike in Sleuce Boxes national park as well as a 2 hour horseback ride with Christine in bearcat canyon. I was intimidated when my horse was being a little stubborn towards the beginning. Christine walked me through how to keep the horse close to group and prevent her from turning around. Myka had my "sore saddle" massage set up in our cabin when we got back, such a perfect way to conclude the trip! The food was to die for!! You will seriously never be hungry during your stay (we bought snacks for our room that were wasted/unopened). We felt so welcomed and cannot wait to return! All of our guides / ranch staff were so knowledgeable, positive and a pleasure to be around. read more

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It takes a certain level of utter terribleness, a lack of customer service and ineptitude that crescendoes into mind-blowing idiocy, to bring me out of Yelp retirement. Congratulations to the Ranches at Belt Creek for this achievement! My husband and I bought a four-night stay at the Ranches not knowing anything about it. I was on the board of an organization that was auctioning off the stay and as it wasn't generating a lot of interest, I did my duty and raised my auction paddle. Deidre at the Ranches connected with me proactively to set up a date. I would have preferred that she didn't add me to a mailing list to do so, but nonetheless, we connected and settled on late May. I asked if the house had a king size bed, something Greg and I always ask for at a hotel or other rental. Deidre said only one cabin had king size beds and she would check on availability. It was open the last week of May so I booked it. She followed up a few more times about how many couples would be joining us and what activities we'd like to do while we were there. As it turns out, most of the activities (horseback riding, fly fishing, caving, ATV excursions) are $100+ per person. (Really, $150 per person to ride an ATV? I grew up in the Midwest. It's not that exciting to ride an ATV.) Even if we had been interested - which we weren't - the prices alone were enough to make us say no thanks. I explained each time we spoke that Greg and I were looking forward to spending time together alone, so we would not have anyone joining us and not be doing any activities. I also mentioned we would be driving to Montana. The emails kept coming, asking for details about our flight and ages of our children (neither of which was applicable) as well as cell phone numbers, whether we were celebrating anything special, etc. I explained again that we were traveling alone, by car, and needed nothing aside from privacy, as we rarely get a chance to travel for pure pleasure. I assumed she understood why we were there and would respect our requests. She told us a host would check us in on arrival. Our "host" Mark greeted us with a colleague, John. We sat through a short overview telling us how amazing the Ranches are; it appears the stays are meant to sell you on buying a lot. We were told how "unusual" we were because we didn't want to do any activities, and pressured into signing a liability waiver in case we changed our mind. We declined, which seemed to frustrate Mark. (He said, "You don't like to sign things, do you?") We were finally taken up to the cabin. It was nice, in a Sudden Valley meets Buffalo Bill kind of way. Every decoration was catered to the taste of people who really like antlers and cattle skin. As they were leaving, I asked for the keys and garage door openers. Mark told us the garage keycode and said no one locks doors there: "It's not the Montana way." I told him it is the Los Angeles way (especially since we had several thousands of dollars worth of bikes, cameras, and computers in the house) and his response was to show us how the door could be locked. No keys. Seriously. And at least one of the doors on the house doesn't lock. We left for groceries, leaving the house unlocked despite our unease. We arrived back around 9pm to find a golf cart full of people, including one with a full glass of white wine, in the driveway, with a woman on the porch trying to get into the house. We pulled up and asked what was going on and one of the men in the party asked if they could tour the house. Greg was pissed and asked if they could not show the house while we were there. He called Mark, who said he'd "make some calls" but otherwise was pretty nonchalant about the fact he told us to leave the house unlocked and then had people showing up to walk around in it while we weren't there. Classy! That night, we tried to turn on the fireplace Mark had showed off to us in the master bedroom. It didn't work and we considered asking for someone to fix it, but decided against it since we wanted privacy. Privacy-schmivacy! Tuesday, the Orkin man showed up to check on his traps. Oh, did I not mention the number of rat traps and poison boxes around the house? Lovely! We let him in, as he was just doing his job. No word on what was in the traps. Wednesday, Mark texted me to let me know that a repairman was coming for the fireplace Thursday. Kind of the last straw, since we were leaving on Friday and again, had only asked for ONE THING. Privacy. When I asked if the repairs could be done after we left, he said it had to be done Thursday. I explained I felt we'd been treated poorly; he said they were doing me a "favor" by giving us the big house, which was "really expensive" and he didn't know how I had talked Deidre into it. To be clear: I PAID TO STAY THERE. Nobody did us a favor. I have never had such completely boorish, unpleasant customer service. We actually left a full day early. I would absolutely give zero stars if possible. read more

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We had an amazing time at the Ranches at Belt Creek! Words really can't describe the serenity there! The staff there is incredible!! They cooked amazing meals for us every morning customized to our preferences and they lined up a fabulous acoustical guitar player while we were having dinner. They made sure we were satisfied at all times and we honestly were just able to soak in every moment of this fabulous place.. A big big thanks goes to Glen, Andrea, Caroline, and the rest of the staff! The scenery, activities available, accommodations (Sawgrass was perfect for us), and the entire experience makes me long to come back at some point! read more

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We entered our discovery meeting not knowing exactly where we were going, only that the ranch had activities & the rental house has enough beds to sleep our family. We figured natural social distancing occurs on a ranch & we needed an urban escape. We found a spot that was too good to not share, excellent food, room for kids to roam & we felt "normal" again after a long quarantine. The activities are all things we have done before: ATV riding, horseback riding, hiking, shooting & dining however they all surpassed our past experiences. I think this is because the staff is so kind & environment so beautiful it sells itself. Our rental house was beautiful & the view surpasses all expectations. Flew into Great Falls, easy to get to Montana. Worth it!! read more

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Best vacation we have been on as a family in a long time. Attentive and personable staff that makes you feel like a friend and valued. The settings, the atmosphere, the staff and the guided are all top Notch. We fly fished, rode horses and ATVs and had a blast. Chef Rachel's food was awesome. Julie the concierge was super attentive and responsive. So much fun, we ended up extending our stay. Many thanks to Mark and the folks at Belt Creek ranch for a memorable stay. I hope that they keep this magic going as the ranch grows. We will be back! read more

The Ranches at Belt Creek are unlike any place I have ever been. My wife and I, just returned from our stay - which we extended an extra day - and already want to go back. We rode ATVs across a breathtaking countryside, went spelunking in the Lewis and Clark national park, shot a 12 gauge shotgun at sporting clays, went fly fishing and jumped off a cliff into the creek. The staff were fantastic! In fact it felt more like we were with friends then guides and hosts. read more

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We came to The Ranches at Belt Creek for the first time with our family. We had such a great time! We went ATV riding with Caroline & Tahnee so much fun so many amazing views. The chef Will made us a very tasty box lunch and delicious soup for our chilly day. The Lazy Doe cabin was excellent. We were able to make some amazing dinners in the cabin. Our Chef Will made a terrific dinner with Elk Steak and all the trimmings. Maybe we'll come earlier in the year next time. I'm a California girl this white stuff that's falling from the sky is weird! Can't wait to come back with more family! read more

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I visited the first week of April 2017 as part of a group of 6 women who purchased the stay at a Wine, Women and Shoes fundraiser event. We stayed in the Lazy Doe cabin. We had a fabulous time! Chef Will is extremely accommodating and flexible. We had one guest with specific dietary needs and he accommodated her very well. Dessert by Dana, who was also our river guide was fabulous. We had a great horseback ride with Jenny and Heidi too. Caroline, Samantha and Natalie were great too. Beautiful facility with great guest service. Thank you. read more

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Can't wait to visit again! I had the opportunity to spend two long weekends at the Ranches At Belt Creek in September of 2012 and 2013 and I am already planning my return for 2014. During my visits, I tried many of the available activities (horseback riding, clay shooting, ATVing, upland hunting, fly fishing, falconry and cooking classes) and enjoyed them all! The knowledgeable staff and excellent equipment made each experience memorable. Not to mention the incredible Montana views! My accommodations were different for each visit but both provided authentic ranch decor and were well-equipped, clean, comfortable and cozy. All meals provided were excellent and included a six course feast paired with local flavours found right on the Ranches. Prior to my arrivals, Deidre gathered all my information and ensured my dietary requirements would be met. She was there with a smile to greet me and to connect me with the rest of the team. The hosts were incredibly flexible and adapted to my extra requests including shuttling me between the airport and the Ranches, accommodating me for extra nights and setting up last minute activities. On my second visit, my luggage was misplaced by the airline. John, the Ranch Manager, went out of his way to drive into the airport at 5am to pick up my luggage so that I would have it when I awoke. If I would have had to rely on the airline to deliver it later in the day, I would have missed some of my scheduled activities. John understands that a woman likes to have her own things! Overall, both visits were an amazing escape from the pace of the city and the pressures of work. Thank you to Mark and the rest of the Ranches team. See you next year! read more

Ranches At Belt Creek - A refined ranch experience. - Resorts Near Me - Belt, Montana

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This place is great for families, large and small. Those who want to find lots of activities to keep them busy or those who want to sit back, relax and enjoy the majestic views. The Ranches at Belt Creek staff is exceptional and welcomes us like family each time we visit. This is the family vacation that keeps us coming back year after year...6 years to be exact! If you enjoy quaint fly fishing streams, horseback riding, ATV tours, and five star meals you definitely won't leave disappointed. This is an outdoorsmen's paradise! We're staking out our property to make this our permanent ranch home! Who can beat all the amenities without any of the work! The staff takes care of everything down to our meals, activities, and caters the trip to our family's interests. read more

Our Spring vacation at the Ranches at Belt Creek was beyond fabulous! Jenny, was our horseback instructor and ATV guide - and was amazing at both. She was even able to get my daughter (who has a fear of horses) on a horse two days in a row. She is over her fear and looks forward to when she can ride again. Chef Will is such a gentleman and his food was delicious - and we had some picky eaters in our group! The cabins were beautifully decorated and comfy - and you know you've stepped into another world when you don't have to lock your doors! Would highly recommend this trip to anyone. The grounds are lovely, the people are friendly and the activities (ATVs, horseback riding, clay shooting) are so much fun! We definitely want to go back. read more

Just a couple of weeks ago, my family and I spent a week exploring the ranches at belt creek. Let me begin by saying that I was nervous that this would not be a good trip for a young family. This was not the case! They were very accommodating to young families (and many other families with young children were vacationing there as well, Mark personally went to pick up a pack n play for our infant and there was a high chair in the club house where we had our meals). They had a washer and dryer in the cabin with all supplies (detergent, dryer sheets, etc) so it definitely helped keep up with laundry and so we didn't have to pack up muddy clothes. My three year old son got to ride a horse named Sunny (the girls at the barn were so sweet and amazing with kids) went on an ATV (in his underwear after sitting down in a creek might I add)...played in the beautiful clear creeks, threw rocks and did everything boys love to do. He even got to shoot a gun for the first time (very carefully with me biting my nails of course). Mark set up a s'mores night for our kids and they loved it!!! It was a total hit. The cabins are awesome, really nicely decorated! Noticed another review that was really harsh on their animal themed decor...don't go to a ranch where there will of course be leather, animal skin and antlers everywhere and complain about it! It's like going to a beach and getting upset because there's sand there! What?! Truthfully although I had an amazing time with my family I have to say the amazing meals were my favorite part...every day I just couldn't wait for the next meal!!! They even made adorable kids meals for the kids and packed little lunches for them with kiddy pb&j's, snack packs, etc. SO CUTE and so thoughtful. Where did they find this amazing chef in the middle of montana?! She is out of this world. I had to go back to the kitchen and personally thank her for the best meals I had eaten in a long time. Breakfast cook was equally amazing and so sweet with kids who asked her 5000 questions. Anyway, loved this place..especially the people. Refreshing if you're used to city life!! Sun sets were gorgeous. Felt adventurous while still having a pretty shower..shampoo..and a comfy bed. Perfect trip for a husband who loves outdoors and a wife who freaks out about a mosquito within 10 feet of her. Two thumbs up!!! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Our family just had an amazing time together at the Ranches at Belt Creek. The six of us rode ATV's, rode horses, went fly fishing, went clay shooting, ate delicious food and just soaked in the views at the ranch. The staff could not have been nicer or more accommodating, and the Lazy Doe cabin quickly became a cozy home away from home. We highly recommend the ranch for an unforgettable getaway! read more

Ranches At Belt Creek - The Lazy Doe, our home away from home - Resorts Near Me - Belt, Montana

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Thanks to everyone at The Ranches at Belt Creek for the great and memorable time our family had at the Ranch. It was a memorable experience that was topped off by all the friendly people that works there! You made us feel a part of the Ranch family. We thank you for making our family vacation and dad's 80th bday celebration one we will all cherish! Also thanks to Samantha for assisting me with all the pre-planning, you were always so kind and answered all my questions for our stay and scheduling activities for the family. Thank you to all the staff at the Ranches at Belt Creek we had a fantastic time!!! read more

I'm not sure why, but Yelp took down my review. I'm updating this in hopes it will be put back up. I've had nothing but positive experiences at the ranch! read more

WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! What else can I say? Our best Spring Break ever! We usually do a beach trip for the break but wanted to do something different this year and we are so happy we did. We are a family of 4 with 2 teen boys and we had an extra boy with us. For me (an artist), it was an awesome, beautiful trip, but for the boys - it was Heaven! The Ranches at Belt Creek was less than a 40 min. drive from Great Falls. It was a very easy drive - even in the dark. The weather was perfect and allowed us to experience so many of the activities the Ranches had to offer. We skied at Showdown (30 mins. away) for 4 days and the boys got to try snowboarding for a couple of days). The slopes were perfect for us - having every level of skiing available with very short waits at the lifts. At the Ranches, we went snowmobiling, tubing, rode ATV's (a boy's dream), horseback riding, shot sporting clays and were visited by a hawk - learning all about falconry. All of group had fun holding the hawk and taking pictures. There were times while snowmobiling, riding the ATV's and especially horseback riding, that the stunning landscapes took my breath away - literally bringing tears to my eyes. You know, with all the activities we chose to do, you'd think we would need a "vacation from our vacation", but the staff tended to us and made things so easy for us. The staff was AMAZING!! They were so friendly and attentive. Best of all, at the end of the day we had the most delicious, gourmet dinner at the clubhouse. My younger teen is a picky eater and loved the meals the were prepared for us! All the meals - including breakfast were delicious and perfect! Hanging out at the clubhouse at the end of the day was so relaxing and easy. We had dinner, hung out by the huge fireplace and listened to some great guitar playing. :). The boys enjoyed playing pool there, as well. read more

My mother purchases our stay at a charity auction and we met my aunt up there. I didn't have to deal with the reservation and scheduling so for me this trip was amazing. We stayed in the lazy doe cabin and every morning I sat in the porch with my aunt and drank coffee taking in the beautiful views. We rode ATVs and growing up not experiencing 7000 acres to ride around on I had a blast! We also did the sport clay shooting, archery, horsemanship, and had a gourmet dinner at the club. Caroline was an amazing hostess doing her best to accommodate us. They did have to change our itinerary but they were very gracious. Honestly this is an adventurers dream! Is it a little pricey, perhaps but the clubhouse is open 24 hours and everyone is super nice and helpful. Tahnee was an amazing guide on the AtV ride! read more

we too purchased a stay at the Ranch through a charity auction. The experience of getting booked was not as easy as I had hoped as the staff changed mid-stream and did not seem as interested in the details as I was, but we were able to work out an active itinerary with enough down time built in. The staff met us when we arrived and got us settled in. There were some mice (it's a house in a high country field) but we have seen mice and they did have humane traps to cut down on them. The house is pretty, spacious and has some pretty views. The previous guests had done a number on a tv and must have danced on the counters, but we still had first class accommodations. It would be nice if the staff supplied a list of what came with and not with the house. We stopped at the grocery store and bought a lot of things that were already stocked and missed a few that were not pre-stocked. The activity schedule was fun and the staff were great, offering the right amount of education with a "roll up your sleeves and try it" attitude. We went fly-fishing, spelunking, ATV riding, shooting, horse-back riding and did some hiking as well. Glenn, Caroline, Heather and Mark all met us promptly and treated everyone with respect and found a good balance of support without coddling. The activities are long enough to get immersed and not feel like they might never end. Glenn had a series of spots on the ranch where we made stops when riding ATV's keeping us from getting too whipped. This is clearly a sportsmans (persons) paradise. The fishing holes, the elk, deer, grouse are everywhere and the remoteness means you won't be fighting for prime spots. The planning and preparation parts could use some work on the front end. We have done adventure vacations before and typically we get lists on what to wear, what to bring, local spots to check out as well and this was missing. Fortunately Great Falll has decent shopping so if you miss something there is a fall-back plan. Still a truly stress-free, 5 star vacation is planned in advance with lots of information. This is an area where the Ranches can improve, and will I expect. We missed out on some of the cooking and live music, because we just didn't know. This is the kind of thing that needs to be advertised somewhat. We loved our stay. It was a great week of limited cell phone, amazing views, great experiences and friendly welcoming staff. We will definitely consider the Ranches at Belt Creek again, perhaps next time for a winter get away. read more

We arrived as guests and left feeling like family. The staff was very accommodating and attentive. The food was 5! Served family style, every meal and every course was amazing! Our accommodations were rustic on the outside but cozy, clean and fun inside. And finally, our activities that they helped to arrange were a blast! Snow skiing, snow shoeing, snow mobiling, sporting clays are some of what we did. Wish we had time for a few more. We made some great family memories! read more

First of all, you should check "FILTERED REVIEWS" for the most accurate reviews on Ranches at Belt Creek. Yelp should take more responsibility in reviewing before publishing harsh, negative reviews on mountain resorts written by people who don't like stepping-off of pavement. I am very disappointed to see six positive reviews FILTERED (hidden) and only the SINGLE bad review is published... The Ranches At Belt Creek gave me such a wonderful weekend experience that I am EAGER to REPEAT it as soon as possible!!! I made a last-minute decision to attend a girl-hunter weekend in Belt, Montana. Activities included fly fishing, sporting clays, ATV riding in the mountains, horseback riding, pheasant hunting, falconry demonstration, gourmet meals, and luxury accommodations. Each activity came complete with as much or as little instruction desired making it most enjoyable. I was pleasantly greeted by Mark upon my arrival to Great Falls Airport. He gathered luggage for me and two other guests and drove us to the ranch where a chef had prepared a delicious, healthy lunch for us. I settled into my cabin right next to the clubhouse. There are three new, fabulous cabins near the clubhouse... each has a king size bed, a loft with two full size beds, one large bathroom with extra-long tub, a dining table, living room with gas fireplace and a kitchenette stocked with a Keurig, coffee, mugs, bottled water in a small fridge and microwave popcorn to snack on between meals. Decor included fanciful lodge decor, beautiful tile, wood and a magnificent antler chandelier. A cute bench on a beautiful porch made the perfect place to watch the sunset ... or enjoy morning coffee or a glass of wine. The view is fantastic... overlooking the mountains where the sun sets, the horse barn, pens and roping arena. There are other ranches with beautiful homes of all sizes for guests to stay. Some are even for sale if you choose to own a piece of this heaven - allowing you to enjoy four seasons of activities, breathtaking scenery and clean mountain air. Deidre helped me with details of the trip a few days before I left. She also coordinated transportation to/from airport. I knew we would be doing lots of activities, but I didn't know if all equipment would be provided. Conveniently, we were provided VERY nice shotguns, ammo, all fishing equipment and helmets for ATV and horseback riding. They made it easy to enjoy each activity. All we had to worry about was staying warm/cool. The guides even packed our jackets for us and made sure we didn't lose them. Our ATV ride took us through an absolutely breathtaking tour of Montana scenery. We saw the sunrise on the bluffs, quaint little streams, mountainous backdrops, bald eagles flying above and various wildlife. It was truly breathtaking. Over the next three days, we enjoyed gourmet meals; some even SIX courses! All totally amazing. All fresh from the farm. Several ladies in our group had special meal needs that were met at each meal. My experiences at Belt Creek FULLY EXCEDED my expectations. I absolutely LOVED the cabin I stayed in - walking distance to clubhouse. The bed was so comfortable, several of us made note of the mattress brand in our cabin. LOL. I did notice mouse traps behind my newly constructed cabin, but I was glad Belt Creek made an effort to corral the little pests as I do not like sharing residence with them :-D Great care is taken of this place to ensure the best experience by all visitors. Ranches at Belt Creek are perfect for a relaxing mountain escape. Most people will gain a huge appreciation for nature and the beauty of the outdoors. You can be as adventurous as you want, or take it as easy as you want. However, I believe some people will find something to complain about.... For those people, I recommend staying in LA, perhaps booking a room at the Ritz-Carlton, or the Peninsula in Manhattan :) read more

Not to impugn the experience of prior reviewer Ericka (who gets kudos from me for making me LOL at her hilarious opening paragraph), but my experience was altogether different and really quite wonderful at the Ranches at Belt Creek. I was delighted to receive a surprise birthday present from my husband of a Girl Hunter Adventure Weekend, put together by fabulous chef and girl hunter Georgia Pellegrini and hosted at the Ranches at Belt Creek. As part of the experience, I too dealt with Deidre, but I found her to be knowledgeable and thoughtful in her handling of every aspect of my stay. Upon arrival I was happy to find that I was staying in the owner's own immense cabin, which was gorgeous. Yes, there were antlers and hides and taxidermy, but there were also vistas to made your jaw drop and to say that the decor was charming would be an understatement. We enjoyed ATV riding, horseback riding, my very first (successful!) pheasant hunt, an amazing lesson in falconry (Did I say falconry? Yes I did), and fly fishing with the entertaining font of knowledge on EVERYTHING that is Darren. Each person who took us out on a given activity bestowed their knowledge upon us like we were students there to learn, and because of this I came away feeling empowered and enriched as a person. Mark acted as our coordinator - kind of a cruise director for Belt, Montana - and he went above and beyond to ensure that we not only had what we needed but also had a blast staying there. S'mores and champagne by the fire? Check. Tips (by my side) on how to shoot clays until I gained the ability to actually shoot some? Check. Trip out to a local bar in Belt for even more fun? Check! Every meal we enjoyed during our stay was five star, and Chef Martin was kind enough to give me cooking tips for the pheasant I shot (which turned out superbly, by the way.) I cannot say enough about the great time I had there, and the warm spot in my heart which I have for the entire staff at the Ranches. If you enjoy all of the activities mentioned above and you are looking for a fabulous and authentic Montana experience, I cannot recommend the Ranches highly enough! read more

We just returned from a four night stay with 2 families. From the adults to the teens to the little kids, we all had an amazing time! Kids loved Jennie, Nick, Darren, Caroline and the rest of the great staff; they were like family to us. Clubhouse with a wonderful fireplace and gorgeous outdoor deck was perfect for s'mores every night and playing pool, listening to music, etc. Fly-fishing, horseback riding and just hanging out on the ranch at Belt Creek was fabulous. Kids loved just being on this beautiful, peaceful ranch. Us parents didn't have to worry about what they were doing; they were always in sight and in a safe environment, and were the happiest you could imagine! For those visiting, I recommend the family fishing day. It's not just about fishing, unless that's what you want. They can tailor each day to your liking. Kids fished, jumped into the creek off of a cliff, played in the water, and just hung out in true nature. I highly recommend this trip for anyone. Families, couples, activity-minded, view-minded, whatever. Thanks everyone at the Ranches for a great vacation. read more

My family and I had the opportunity to bid on an escape to Montana at a charity event in Orange County, California this past spring. Well - we won that bid and took our adventure to the Ranches at Belt Creek over Thanksgiving and had an absolute blast! A sprawling community of upscale homes and mountain-style cabins located in proximity to a spacious clubhouse that served awesome meals of comfort food and freshly harvested game by a low-key but engaging team of dedicated professionals. As a matter-of-fact, many of the team members serving us, actually had fished or hunted for the meals we enjoyed that same day. Our accommodations were well appointed, efficient and spacious. There were 8 of us, but had plenty of room. Other, larger options are available and can accommodate upwards of 20. All within 30 minutes of Great Falls Airport. We enjoyed target and clay shooting, fly-fishing, all-terrain and horseback riding within minutes of the ranch. Deer and Elk could be seen frequently from the property. Kids welcome and thoroughly participated in all activities. The most impressive take-away from our 5-day stay is the engagement from our hosts. Rather than identify each of them by name, allow me to say as a world traveller and in the hotel industry it was so refreshing to get away from the bustle and enjoy genuine and flexible hospitality in a perfect setting to relax. This team loves their job, are great at it, and became part of our family during our stay. We even cooked breakfast for the Chef in our cabin! Kudos to the 'hands' at Belt Creek. We'll be back! The Walkers read more

This 2 star review is for charges made during our stay. We loved the friendliness of all the staff and accommodations were nice. The reason for the 2 stars were for several charges to our account that were very misleading. When we arrived I was informed that my kids were too old for the fishing hole experience (that makes no sense), the manager said the only way they could fish is if they fly-fished (double the cost of fishing hole). I declined that because I already had to pay $50 per person to get a fishing license, I was not about to pay $300 per person for that (especially when fishing/jumping off rocks can be ageless experience). The manager also suggested we just fish at a nearby pond that is stocked and it would only be the cost of renting the poles! (That was not true). So I agreed to that. That was my first mistake . On the fishing day we were accompanied by 2 employees for the whole trip. I thought to myself, wow that was a nice thing for them to do especially when I was told it would only be the cost of renting poles and lunch cost. It turned out that they charged us $150 per person for this fishing trip to this gross pond!! If I had known I would be charged $150 per person for this pond, I never would've agreed. The employees were awesome and I appreciated them but the manager mislead me. So, I thought I need to clarify all other excursions so I'm not suckered into these costs again. Since we were denied the fishing hole experience and jumping off rocks into belt creek, the manager said she would be happy to take us on a mile hike down to an area that my boys could jump off rocks. NO COST! Because of the fishing misunderstanding, I specifically asked her again, "we will not be charged for this hike, correct? " She reassured me that I would not be charged because she was looking forward to the hike. I'm someone who stays true to my word, my word is my bond....not so with her. As we were getting ready to leave for the hike she told me that she couldn't join us on the hike but 2 employees would be happy to do it. I still thought she would stick to her word and not charge me! NOPE! She charged us $100. Now if she told me that she had to charge me to be lead on this hike by the other employees, I could've made the decision then if I wanted to still go. I didn't find out until I got the bill that we were charge for the hike that she promised was free. Im writing this 2 star review just so other people who vacation here, can make sure they get things in writing before confirming excursions. The employees were so friendly, the chef was awesome! It would've been a 5star experience if we didn't run into these mislead charges. read more

Recently I had the wonderful opportunity to stay at the Ranches At Belt Creek. I am an active/luxury traveler....who only expects the best in customer service, location beauty, cleanliness and outdoor activities. I am thrilled to say that my experience here was superb. The staff was so kind ~ I furthered my knowledge of ATV's, fly fishing, shooting clays and pheasant hunting. They were helpful in having the right gear handy and offering top notch professional advice. They made sure all of my questions were answered before & during the trip. I was picked up & promptly dropped off at the airport which was included in my stay, The food was locally sourced and prepared perfectly. The decor of the home I stayed in and the community clubhouse are totally my thing as I love the rustic/Ralph Lauren look. Felt like I was hanging out in a Filson/Orvis/ Beretta catalogue. I live in a stunning ski resort and i'm hesitant to leave my home...but guess what...I all ready have another trip booked to visit the ranch. I am bringing a gal pal whom I know will LOVE it too. Thanks so much to Mark & his staff for providing a safe & wonderful vacation experience. Any time I have the opportunity to dig into "real life" not locking doors, breathing fresh air and hanging out with fine folks ~ all the better. Some day I will take my entire family too! read more

Fabulous, wonderful, magical, amazing. The vacation of a lifetime! Thank you to our hosts Caroline and Darren, we will never forget you and your kindness. We fell in love with Montana and The Ranches at Belt Creek. It was a successful hunting trip with my husband bagging his first bull elk and my daughter bagging her first buck and first bull elk. Thank you Darren for all of your knowledge that you shared and all your hard work! The accommodations were five star, perfect. The meals at the lodge were outstanding. Cheers to the chef! Thank you, Debbie S. Nov 15, 2014 read more

Our favorite Spring Break ever! Our family of four headed out to the Ranches at Belt Creek in Montana for the week and the trip was one of the best we've ever had. The Ranches are an easy 30 to 40 minutes south of the Great Falls Airport so getting there was easy. Sitting next to the Lewis and Clark National Forest, we were clearly in a remarkable western ranch with the views and scenery that is unreal. There are so many different activities; everyday had something new to keep everyone occupied and having fun. There was no activity that we missed! We went skiing several days, horseback riding, rode 4 wheelers in the mountains, snowmobiling, tubing, hiking, skeet shooting, and falconry. This was truly a sportsman's paradise with something for everyone in our family. Quite remarkably, the ski resort is less than 30 minutes away and had a great range of slopes for beginners and advanced skiers with NO lift lines! With every day so full of activities, there was nothing more appreciated than an attentive and engaged staff to make sure we made the most of our stay. Everyone that worked there was amazing. I have never been so well tended to and relaxed on vacation! Every meal we had was delicious, from breakfast to gourmet dinners every night in the Lodge. After a day full of activities, I could not wait to head to the Lodge with the fire going and such friendly service. To top off the evenings in the lodge, a game of pool with the family and as if scripted by Disney, a guest with a guitar each night playing songs to sing by the fire. Too Magical! read more

TRIP OF A LIFETIME!!!! Took my wife and two sons (1yr old and 4 year old) and we got back to basics. The lodges had WiFi available if needed but we shut off phones, put down the iPads and enjoyed Gods country. Mark and the ranch crew were awesome and made us feel like part of the family. The chef catered to my wife's gluten/soy/dairy-free diet which normally results in some bland choices, but breakfast lunch and dinner were all amazing (I even had to ask sometimes "are you sure this is gluten free? It's so good!"). On the ranch we got to get my oldest on a horse (youngest got to feed one), we wrangled cows, took an ATV ride through a national forest that was out of this world (Mark took my wife and 1 year old in a safer vehicle to accommodate the trip), fishing in a creek, cliff diving, cave exploring, skeet shooting, and of course s'mores by a camp fire. Awesome family bonding and feeling blessed to have experienced it. Thank you Mark and the whole crew at the Ranches!! Can't wait to come back for another family trip and hopefully a guys adventure too! read more

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Words can't describe the fabulous gourmet food, service, accommodations, and the SCENERY! Everyday was a perfect 10. We will definitely be coming back! And will bring our friends and family. A "ranch experience" like none other. read more

Absolutely amazing place to visit with friends and family! The homes are stunning, the food is top notch, the activities are a blast, and the views will make you not want to leave. read more

The Ranches at Belt Creek were amazing! Some of the most incredible breathtaking landscape we've seen. All of the staff at Belt Creek were so lovely and made all of our time there so special with ATV rides through some of the most beautiful areas to gorgeous hikes and clay shooting and horseback riding. We had the most delicious meals at the clubhouse and fun hanging on the porch and shooting pool. This was a fabulous getaway which I would highly recommend for families and friends. Can't wait to come back! Such a memorable time here. Thank you for making every detail so special. read more

Where do I begin! I went here for a Girl Hunter Weekend at the Ranches at Belt Creek, and it totally exceeded my expectations! First off, Montana is so beautiful and the people are so friendly! You've turned this Texas girl into a Montana loving girl! And everyone was so nice......Mark, Deidre, Darrin, Dean, Martin and John were just so hospitable! From the first time I talked to them before the trip to when they picked me up from the airport ( and I arrived very late in the night--what great service!!!), a delicious dinner was ready and awaiting me when I came in and throughout the weekend they were always ready and willing to help. What did I love most..... So hard to decide! The lodge was perfect! I envisioned something rustic overlooking the mountains.....and like magic, there it was....The cabin I stayed in was beautiful and had a great view of the mountains too!.And then there was the food...... delicious! I looked forward to our several course dinners prepared by Chef Martin. The ATV ride was great even if I rode as passenger on John's ATV.( I wasn't sure if I was ready to drive one own my own, but I felt very safe with John as the driver and I was able to enjoy the scenery without stressing out! ) The horseback riding was fun! I enjoyed the calmness of MOJO! I almost shot a pheasant and thank you for your guidance,Mark....but the hunt was just as exciting by itself and I was totally okay if I walked away empty handed! The falconry was a new experience and I had heard alot about it , and was ready to make friends with the falcon!!. I always wanted to try fly fishing and Darrin was the perfect instructor.....hilarious.....and he made it fun with his stories! Clay shooting was a blast( ha!ha!) , but I need to sharpen my skills!!! I heard y'all are setting up for archery....I would definitely enjoy that activity! I hope this sums it up ....I spent many times pinching myself because I could not believe I was in such a beautiful place experiencing all these different and exciting things with fun and easy going people! What a perfect place to come and try out so many activities in a beautiful environment and with such a friendly and knowledgeable staff! Y'all at Belt Creek made it so easy and comfortable to relax!! I so want to book another trip here in the future!!! Thanks again for everything!!!! read more

My girlfriend and I just returned from a few day trip to the ranch. I have traveled to 26 different countries and most of the U.S. And I have to say that my vacation at the ranch was one of my most memorable. We had an incredible time. We went on an ATV tour through the backcountry that was such a blast. The scenery is truly magnificent and unlike most places you go, this is all private land so it's incredibly peaceful. We took a sniper course with an incredibly knowledgeable instructor. Very fun if you want to improve your long range shooting skills. The sporting clays range is a blast and the instructor is not only very knowledgeable and really helped our shooting, but also as nice as could be. But, I have to say, or favorite activity was pheasant hunting. Or guide was amazing and just watching her dogs run the fields looking for birds would have been worth the trip. Fortunately, we also got some pheasant that the chef at the clubhouse cooked up for us that was simply amazing. All our meals were great. We felt like we were at a five star resort. The entire ranch is so peaceful. All the stresses from the city disappeared about 30 min. After we arrived. One of the best things about the experience was the people. The entire staff was amazing. Just great people. Sadly in was only there for a few days because there is an endless amount of active to do. Can't wait to come back and do some fishing and maybe next winter some snowmobiling. my girlfriend really wants to ride the horses through the backcountry. I can't recommend this place enough. It will be one of the best vacations you ever take. read more

The staff was friendly and accommodating to our specific needs and schedule changes. Our family has a lot of food allergies and we enjoyed wonderful meals every day! It was relaxing to be able to experience so many new activities without the stress of planning. Thanks, Belt Creek Ranch team! We loved getting to know you! read more

Just returned from a family vacation at The Ranches of Belt Creek. We had an amazing time here! We are definitely "city slickers" but the staff made us feel very welcome and were great instructors when we needed them to be. All of us loved meeting and working with Caroline. She helped us with shooting sporting clays and the entire family loved it. The course was beautiful and her lessons were valuable. She was encouraging and made sure we all were successful and having fun. Mark took us out for a half day on the ATVs. Wow! The trails were awesome with the most beautiful scenery. This was my favorite activity and I loved the freedom on the course. Some of the family went fly fishing and were happy to get lessons and tips on something they they had dreamed about doing. Thanks Darren and Nick! Thanks also to Natalie for the horseback riding trip. The kids reported that the trails were beautiful and that they loved being out in the canyon. We also ate dinner on The Ranch one night. The farm to table meal was excellent. Sarah's heirloom tomato and onion salad was top notch and I am still craving her homemade dressing! The staff was just wonderful. Caroline surprised us and brought fresh donuts for breakfast one morning. Our family loved using the club house and played many games of pool and enjoyed bonfires in the evening and also heading down to the Creek for cooling off in the water. The Lazy Doe house was just lovely and we would definitely recommend a visit here. read more

We just returned from our visit to the Ranches at Belt Creek. We too won a stay through a charity event however our experience was all very positive. We are from the Chicago area and very much looked forward to the serenity of an outdoor getaway. Our experience was tremendous in that the accommodations, activities and especially the staff were all beyond our expectations. The staff was not only accommodating but was out ahead of anything we might have asked for. The entire staff was extremely helpful and not pushy at all. The outdoor activities were all well planned and unhurried. We felt the activities (ATV's, horseback riding, Sporting Clays and Fly Fishing) were all very genuine. The guides were all knowledgable and friendly and certainly patient. In addition, the food was wonderfully prepared and very locally supplied!! Lastly, I would like to especially thank Caroline. She is a delightful hostess and great shooting coach!! Thanks to all at the Ranches, we truly enjoyed our time and look forward to coming back! read more

A friend of mine bought four days at the Ranches at Belt Creek at an auction, so we made it a girls trip and four of us met in Montana (there is a song about that.....). We arrived and John met us in the clubhouse to check us in. We were each doing different activities, and yes, we were required to sign a waiver. But, I'm an attorney and found nothing offensive about the waiver, nor did I find it odd that I was asked to sign it. The four of us went ATV riding, two of us went on the scenic raft tour of the Missouri River with Montana River Outfitters, and I went fly fishing with a guide arranged by the Ranches and who happen to own Montana River Outfitters. I LOVED THIS PLACE!!! The ATV ride was a guided tour through the owners property. It was beautiful to go through grasslands, mountains, see antelope, and we stopped in some areas to see the "Grand Canyon of Montana" and some other scenic sights. Mark, our ATV guide, took photos of the four of us and we have some great scenic shots! We also got to round up some cows since we left a gate open - I think they do that on purpose, but it was still a fun thing to do. The Ranches arranged my fly fishing excursion. It was fantastic. I had never fly fished, but really wanted to learn. Craig was patient and a great teacher! It was a great experience and I really loved the fishing. It's really not as hard as it looks. Meanwhile, back at the Ranch......the staff was eager to cater to our every need. John even convinced the bowling alley in Belt (yes, it's a small 6 lane alley, but nice and the best pizza you'll ever eat!) for 14 of us (us and the others staying at the Ranch) to bowl after hours. We did the meal plan and the food was fabulous! John made breakfast everyday - the best crispy bacon I have ever had - eggs, bacon, toast, fresh fruit, cereal, juices, coffee, fresh plum jam for the toast (yummy!). The day I went fishing, John and the Chef whipped up some egg and bacon burritos for me since I would miss breakfast. Delicious! The Chef, Martin Loving, was incredible. Dinners were gourmet and three courses. Martin took time to prepare the meals, serve it and tell us about what we were eating. On our last night, we wanted to eat outside. John and Martin set us a table. John had over heard us talking about how we should have bought cheese and crackers to have with our pre-dinner wine (we took our own wine - I'm a wine snob, but the selection they had would have been fine and the Chef who is also in wine sales is working on additional tasty selections). John had fresh warm bread, olives, and almonds served immediately to us when we sat down, with a bottle of chardonnay. He said his favorite restaurant in Belgium used to serve that as an appetizer whenever he came in. The staff could not have been more friendly or accommodating. There are three cabins and the "owners" house. We stayed in one of the cabins the first night, and the owners house the rest of the nights. The décor is western and very appropriate for a ranch. The three cabins are all fairly new and they spared no expense with tile and wood. They were beautiful! The beds were all comfortable and linens and towels were nice. Each cabin had a washer and dryer - yes, I did laundry since two of us had been traveling for four days through Grand Teton and Yellowstone. We are planning to try it out in the winter (snowmobiling!) and I am working with them to donate to an auction an organization that I am a part of is having is February. I would totally recommend the Ranches at Belt Creek and also would recommend that you take advantage of the activities and meals to make the best of your experience! read more