Hangmans Creek Ranch is a premier Montana offering located just 10 miles north of I-90 and only 12 miles from the town of Big Timber in the heart of Sweet Grass County. Perfectly positioned between Billings and Bozeman—both within an easy one-hour drive—this ranch delivers an exceptional balance of privacy, recreation, and convenience.
The property consists of 2,341 deeded acres plus 995 additional leased acres, providing a strong and well-balanced land base for both livestock and recreation. The ranch is well suited to sustain a 175–200 head cow/calf operation, supported by productive native rangeland, irrigated acreage for winter feed, reliable water resources, and functional, well-maintained infrastructure.
Improvements include a 3,300-square-foot renovated main residence (five bedrooms, four bathrooms), three additional guest housing units, a new barn with interior and exterior stalls, an outdoor riding arena, and a heated 40' x 80' shop, making the ranch highly efficient for day-to-day operations and year-round use.
Approximately 28 acres are under irrigation, supporting seasonal feed production, while just under one mile of Sweet Grass Creek frontage provides reliable water and outstanding brown and rainbow trout fishing. Additional seasonal spring creeks, including Sam's Creek and Crest Creek, further enhance grazing distribution, livestock efficiency, and wildlife habitat.
The infrastructure also lends itself exceptionally well to hosting private retreats or gatherings—offering the opportunity to fish, hunt big game, work cattle, and ride horseback by day, then unwind in the evening with a cocktail, a well-prepared dinner, and the soothing sound of the creek nearby.
Wildlife is abundant, with frequent sightings of elk, antelope, whitetail and mule deer, turkeys, upland and migratory game birds, and predators, making the ranch equally compelling as a sporting property. Elk are consistently present during both archery and rifle seasons. Adding to its appeal are sweeping panoramic views of the Beartooth Mountains and the Crazy Mountains, creating a truly iconic Montana landscape.
Hangmans Creek Ranch offers a rare combination of a productive cattle operation, exceptional hunting and fishing, guest-ready infrastructure, and outstanding access—making it an ideal legacy ranch, recreational retreat, or investment opportunity in one of south-central Montana’s most desirable regions.
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Research Parcel InformationText or call Caje for a pin to the property. Start in downtown Big Timber, Montana (ZIP 59011). Head north out of town on Lower Sweet Grass Road, which is a county-maintained rural road leading into the Sweet Grass Creek valley area. Follow this gravel/graveled-pavement road steadily northeast away from the town centerpassing agricultural fields, ranch properties, and open Montana grassland as you go. After roughly 1013 miles, stay on Lower Sweet Grass Road as it gradually winds through ranch country toward the foothills near Sweet Grass Creek itself. Youll reach 858 Lower Sweet Grass Creek Road on your right (north side of the road), set among expansive ranchland with views of the nearby mountains and creek corridors typical of this area northeast of Big Timber.