The Ranches at Belt Creek
Key Facts: Montana Ranch Activities and Recreation
| Location: | 800 acres in Little Belt Mountains, Montana |
| Private Fishing: | 8+ miles of Belt Creek (rainbow, brown, brook trout) |
| Adjacent Public Land: | Lewis and Clark National Forest (1.8 million acres) |
| Horseback Riding: | Quarter horses and paints, all skill levels, professional wranglers |
| Shooting Sports: | 8-station sporting clays course, 3-gun course, riflery, archery |
| Bird Hunting: | Pheasant preserve, sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, mountain grouse |
| ATV/UTV: | Guided backcountry excursions on private trails |
| Winter Activities: | Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, sleigh rides |
| Family Programs: | Half-day, full-day and evening kids programs available |
| Skill Levels: | Beginner to expert, all ages welcome |
| Operating Season: | Year-round activities |
| Contact: | 406-800-0601 | Concierge@RanchesAtBeltCreek.com |
Last updated: December 2025
Montana Activities and Outdoor Recreation for the Whole Family
There are those who are content to just gaze upon postcards of Big Sky country…and those who decide to experience Montana firsthand. For these explorers, life begins when you step out of the ordinary and step into the breathtaking.
At Ranches at Belt Creek, we suspect you also have adventure in your heart. With the wide open range of the West, you’ll find every outdoor activity at the Ranches at Belt Creek – on trails, in streams, on horseback. This large section of our website is just a sample of what lies ahead. Special family adventure activities include responsible upland bird hunting and fly fishing within private preserves.
The area surrounding the Ranches at Belt Creek includes soaring cliffs and precipitous ledges marking the Belt Creek Canyon as it slices out of the Little Belt Mountains and winds toward the town of Belt. Belt Creek has gained a reputation for producing above average sized fish, as well as good numbers of average size fish, and is considered one of our favorite little streams in the area.
Don’t Forget the Kids: We Have Activities for Them, Too!
As for children, let’s simply be honest. Here at the Ranches at Belt Creek, we spoil them, plain and simple. Children take to Montana like ducks to water and we make sure their time here is special enough to make a life-long impression. The Club offers half day, full day and evening programs. Our guides and caregivers live to share their love of Montana with kids of all ages.
Bird Hunting
Experience premier wingshooting on 800 private acres. Guided pheasant hunts on our exclusive preserve, plus wild sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, and mountain grouse. Expert guides and trained dogs.
Fly Fishing
Soaring cliffs and precipitous ledges mark the Belt Creek Canyon as it slices out of the Little Belt Mountains. 8+ miles of private waters with rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. Professional guides and all equipment provided.
Hunting and Shooting Sports
8-station sporting clays course, rifle and pistol range, archery, and 3-gun course. Year-round shooting sports with professional instruction for all skill levels.
Sporting Clays
8-station walking sporting clays course with varied shooting scenarios. Perfect for beginners to competitive shooters. Sharpen your wingshooting skills year-round.
Outdoor Adventures
There’s just so much to do and see and touch and discover at the Ranches at Belt Creek. ATV excursions, white water rafting, hiking, skiing and snowmobiling await.
Horseback and Equestrian
The Ranches at Belt Creek horseback program blends traditional Western riding on our herd of quarter horses and paints, with expert instruction for riders of any age.
Plan Your Montana Adventure
Phone: 406-800-0601
Email: Concierge@RanchesAtBeltCreek.com