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  • Established

    1982. Guest ranch since 1986
  • Owner

    Barbara and Craig Barrett
  • Manager

    Kristen Snavely and Molly Smith
  • Tel

    Toll Free: 1-800-654-2943, Primary: 1-406-821-4600
  • Open

    All year
  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    $775 - $1,750
  • Minimum Stay

    No minimum stay
  • Maximum Guests

    66
  • Works with travel agents?

    Yes
  • Great For

    Romance, Action & adventure, Peace & quiet, Pampering, Solitude, Diverse scenery, Corporate Retreats, Weddings
  • Memberships

    Relais & Châteaux, Orvis, Virtuoso Preferred, Signature Travel Network, Andrew Harper, Select Hotels & Resorts | Internova Travel Group, Little Emperors, Kiwi Collection, LUXPages
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Experience the legendary hospitality and enchanting beauty of one of the world's best hotels* set in the heart of the breathtaking Bitterroot Mountain Range of the Montana Rockies. A proud member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux, Triple Creek Ranch offers an epicurean, all-inclusive vacation experience of refined rustic elegance, gourmet cuisine paired with an excellent wine list, and warm, welcoming, five star service amidst the romance of a forested mountain retreat.

Our Montana luxury ranch accommodations feature a fine selection of cozy log cabins and private ranch homes with easy access to our well-appointed and comfortable lodge. Our lodge and surroundings feature a curated collection of original Western art and the anticipated amenities of a luxury resort. Here, adult travelers enjoy a truly romantic setting with incomparable scenery, a wide variety of native wildlife, an almost endless menu of all-inclusive outdoor activities and the option of adding-on some of the finest off-ranch Western adventures in the continental United States.

Come join us for a wonderful retreat from the everyday and truly relax in our world-class accommodations, dine on the freshest contemporary cuisine and sample the world's finest wines while our caring staff pampers and cares for you and your every desire.

*#1 World's Best Hotel, Travel + Leisure World's Best Readers' Survey, 2014

Good time to go

Truly Four-Season, year-round adventures await! Triple Creek Ranch offers an oasis of luxury within the rugged Montana wilderness and adventures abound for those who like to play in the snow, or bask in the warmth of the sunny Montana Big Sky.

Children at the Ranch

Environmental & Social Practices

Ranch History

Your Manager, Kristen Snavely and Molly Smith

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  • Enjoy

    Gourmet
  • Alcohol

    wine provided with dinner, available for purchase, wine cellar
  • Enjoy dining in

    nature settings, patio, dining room (casual attire), lounge, in-room dining, private dinners
  • You'll definitely love

    ranch-raised beef, ranch-raised pork, ranch-raised chicken, farm fresh eggs, ranch garden, organic produce, locally grown produce, fresh daily bread, fresh daily desserts
  • Dietary restrictions catered for

    lactose intolerant, vegans, vegetarians, Gluten free, other

Executive Chef Jacob Leatherman has been crafting exquisite dining experiences at Triple Creek Ranch since 2005, introducing a new Dinner menu each evening. His finely tuned and adventurous palate informs a diverse menu showcasing distinctive flavors and imaginative presentation. Chef Jake's talented team of chefs incorporates the freshest ingredients to prepare uniquely refined dishes to please all palates. For many guests, the meals at Triple Creek Ranch are indisputably the highlight of their visit with us.

All meals, including snacks and packed lunches, are included in the nightly cabin rate. Our Sommelier will be pleased to recommend a wine pairing from our complimentary selection of house wines, or purchase from our award-winning cellar of premium vintages. Meals are served in our magnificent vaulted-ceiling Dining Room, or guests may request a complimentary cabin delivery.

Guest Favourites

  • Bacon Cheddar Pancakes
  • Nicks Famous Chili
  • Any Fish Chef Jake Recommends

About our Wines

Your Chef, Jacob Leatherman

Sample Menu

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  • Address

    5551 West Fork Road
    Darby
    Montana
    59829
    USA
  • Remote Location

    Yes
  • Elevation

    4600 ft
  • Private Land

    20,000-40,000 acres
  • Public Land

    more than 50k acres

Nearest Town - Darby

Darby has a population of 800 (approx), and is situated 7 miles / 15 mins from the Ranch.

Facilities in Darby include: grocery store, church, school, post office, medical clinic, bank, atm, gas station, museum.

For shopping Darby offers: small hometown necessity shops, boutique shops, western wear.

Nearest Airports

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  • Type of Riding

    Western Riding
  • Riding opportunities for

    Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced
  • Most riders are

    Intermediate
  • Rides are grouped by

    Ability, Pace of Ride, Rides tailored to guest requests, Rides dictated by ranch work
  • Max riders per ride

    4
  • Wranglers per ride

    1
  • Pace of ride

    Walk
  • Guest Horses

    40
  • Horse Types

    Quarterhorse, Morgan, Appaloosas, Draft, Draft Cross, Paints, Fox Trotters, Tennessee Walkers, Other, Geldings, Mares
  • Hours in the saddle

    Morning - 1 hour
    Afternoon - 1 hour
    Evening - 1 hour

The Setting

Private Land (20,000-40,000 acres)

Our Montana mountain paradise is a true adult playground. Gentle trail rides wind through the trees on mountainous terrain on our main ranch property. The CB ranch, our "sister" property just a few miles away, offers opportunities for riding side by side with your posse to 360 views of the Bitterroot valley.

Public Land (more than 50k acres)

Triple Creek Ranch is surrounded by four million acres of national forest service land, offering nearly endless miles of unspoiled, secluded wilderness.


Our Riding

Scheduled rides

Daily hour+ long on ranch trail rides are typically offered four times each day. Longer lunch rides are also offered each day. Cattle Drives & Off-Ranch rides on the CB Ranch are available twice per week on average.

Unscheduled rides

Call guest services and schedule your ride for the day. Triple Creek will work to accommodate and match you with an appropriate time within your specifications.

Guided rides

All of our rides, whether on or off ranch, are guided by one of our experienced wranglers or an outfitter.

Riding Freedom

Trail Rides through mountainous terrain are generally fairly nose-to-tail, while Cattle Working experiences are usually more freeform with directional guidance from experienced wranglers along the way.

Weight limit for riding

225-250 lbs

Riding considerations

no riding experience needed

Hours in the saddle

The ride lengths are only estimates, each ride is really based on guests' interests. Lunch rides are generally longer, and cattle drives and remote wilderness rides are usually full day adventures.


Why our riding stands out

  • Guests receive an intimate ride based on riding ability with special attention to each rider.
  • Diverse riding opportunities - from relaxing trail rides to cattle work and extreme wilderness rides.
  • Thorough riding flexibility - Triple Creek Ranch is about guest comfort.

Sample Riding Itinerary

Riding Lessons

Natural Horsemanship Clinic

Cattle work - pasture gathers

Buffalo work

Wildlife Safaris

Arena Work

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  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    $775 - $1,750
  • Nightly Rates (non-rider)

    $775 - $1,750
  • Minimum Stay

    No minimum stay
  • Preferred Arrival Day

    Any day is fine
  • Preferred Departure Day

    Any day is fine
  • Style of accommodation

    Ranch rustic, Western rustic chic, Luxury 5-Star
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Triple Creek Ranch can cater for up to 66 guests. See below for details and indicative rates.

Cabin | Triple Creek Ranch Private Cabins Overview


Booking Policy

SOLO TRAVELER DISCOUNT

-$200

EXTENDED STAY DISCOUNT

Stays of 5 nights or more receive a 10% discount on our nightly accommodation rate.

MINIMUM STAYS

A three-night minimum stay is required for Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve holidays. This applies to all reservations for which the arrival or departure is on the holiday.

METHOD OF PAYMENT

Cash, traveler’s checks, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and wire transfer ($20 fee applies) are accepted. All rates are subject to change. Montana Bed Tax and discretionary staff gratuity not included.

DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION FEE

A deposit of 50% will hold your reservation; the balance will be due upon check out.

Because of our small size, cancellations or date changes affect us significantly. A last-minute cancellation or date change affords us little chance of rebooking an accommodation. We uphold a strict cancellation policy. Your deposit will be happily refunded if cancellation is made at least 60 days prior to arrival. After that, we regret that no refund is possible, regardless of the reason for non-arrival or early departure. (If your reservation was booked within the 60 day cancellation period, you may cancel within 48 hours of booking your reservation to receive a full refund. After 48 hours, we regret that no refund is possible.) Guests are welcome to send another party in their place.

In our Rocky Mountain setting, forest fires and other natural disasters are a possibility. In the event that a natural disaster requires a cancellation of your reservation, Triple Creek Ranch cannot be held responsible and refunds are not issued. Triple Creek Ranch highly recommends that you purchase trip insurance from your travel advisor or your insurance provider.

Included in your stay

Extras

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  • You can borrow

    Cowboy hats, Riding helmets, Saddle bags, Rain coats
  • Communications

    Wireless Internet/Wifi, telephone, free long distance.
  • Business Services

    Conference center, printers, common computer, Meadowlark Meeting Cabin - An intimate building with a meeting area that can be utilized as one large space or conveniently divided into two more intimate spaces for an optimum maximum capacity of up to 20 guests. .

Onsite

Shopping

Triple Creek Ranch Gift Shop

Outdoor Activities

mountain biking, tennis, Yoga, Golf - 9 hole course, Golf - 18 hole course, sporting clays, ATV Rentals - guided, bird watching, Shooting - trap / clays, Shooting - wing, Scenic Drive, Scenic Flights, Scenic Helicopter Tours, Hiking, Forest Walks, Geocaching, Sapphire Panning, Archery, Hatchet Throwing, Slingshot, Fire Building, Crosscut Sawing, Fire Branding, Lawn Games, Artist in Residency Weekends, 4th of July Holiday Celebration

Water based Activities

outdoor pool, hot tub, river floating, whitewater rafting-adventure, Paddleboarding, Scenic River Float, White Water Rafting, Scenic River Kayaking, White Water Kayaking, Fly Casting Clinics, Self-Guided Fly-Fishing, Guided Fly-Fishing Float Tours, Guided Steelhead Fishing Float Tours

Spa

relaxation massage, deep tissue massage, rock treatments, couples massage, scrubs, facials, Prenatal massage, Body wraps, Sauna, Guided Yoga & Meditation

Winter Activities

cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, down hill skiing, snowshoeing, Complimentary Transportation, Lift Tickets, & Equipment Rentals for Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding, Complimentary Cross Country Skis & Snowshoes, Dog Sledding, Horseback Riding, Scenic Drives, Celestron Telescope Stargazing, Trap Shooting & Sporting Clays, Artisanal Candle & Soap Making Classes, Double H Hat Workshops, Cooking School, Chef's Table Dining Experiences, Wine & Spirits Tastings, Vintner Weekends, Artist Workshops, Holiday Celebrations for Christmas, New Year, & Valentine's Day


Fishing & Wildlife

As a premier fly fishing destination, Triple Creek Ranch is an ORVIS endorsed fishing lodge where guests enjoy unfettered access to a full range of complimentary fly fishing gear and equipment, fly casting lessons, two stocked trout ponds on property, and bank fishing on our private sister ranch available upon request with maps provided for the best fishing 'hot-spots'. Guided float trips with experienced anglers on the Bitterroot River & Salmon River are also available, & have become a favorite activity for many of our guests.

Starting with the Skwala fly hatch in March/April, the trout become active and bountiful right into summer when the climate is dry and sunshine is abundant.

Summer temperatures range from the mid-70 to 90s F becoming cooler in the evening. The Bitterroot River, and its floatable tributaries the East and West Fork, are freestone, blue-ribbon rivers. Located between the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains, the Bitterroot River runs south to north for approximately 86 miles before emptying into the Clark Fork of the Columbia River. Snowfields from the highest mountain peaks in western Montana feed the river throughout the summer, keeping it floatable and the fishery healthy. Native west slope cutthroats and bull trout are here, as well as stream-bred rainbows, brook and brown trout.

Rivers are fishable well into fall. Clear blue skies are not uncommon, combined with colors of fall, snow-capped mountains and a few flakes in the valley can be an invigorating outdoor fly-fishing experience for any angler.

 

Fly Fishing Always on the Bitterroot:

Whether a beginner, intermediate or expert, float with an experienced guide down the Bitterroot River, or its West Fork or East Fork for a memorable day of trout fishing. The Guides at Fly Fishing Always are renown in the valley for their historic and extensive knowledge of these waters. These guides are experts on the hatches and proper flies to use, whether it’s an old faithful such as Big Freddy or whatever it might take to catch the big fish. In order to protect and preserve the stream-bred trout of the Bitterroot’s blue-ribbon waters, all fishing is catch and release. 

 

Rawhide Outfitters on the Salmon River:

In July and August Rawhide Outfitters guides specialize in drift and wade fly fishing, dry or wet fly fishing and/or spin casting, depending on personal preference. You will drift through a lovely section of the Salmon River, occasionally stopping to wade good runs. Anglers will tend to average 20 to 40 fish per day, rainbow and cutthroat trout ranging from 12 to 18 inches. Catch and Release is encouraged. Your guides will provide lunch for you to enjoy riverside.

Summer Trout Fly Fishing & Spin Casting on the Salmon River with Rawhide Outfitters is available in July and August.

In the fall, Steelhead fishing on the Salmon River is an unforgettable adventure! Rawhide Outfitters’ guides have years of experience to ensure the highest possible success rate using a wide variety of both traditional and modern methods. The hatchery steelhead returns have been very successful with a strong native run as well. Guides use dory-type drift boats equipped with heaters. Guides will instruct you with a variety of fishing methods, such as trolling plugs or bait and fly fishing, depending upon the preference and skill level of each guest. Your guides will provide lunch for you to enjoy riverside.

Steelhead Fishing on the Salmon River is available Mid-October through November, and in April.

Fishing on offer

fly, river, stocked pond, lake, stream, equipment available, guided non-inclusive, unguided, instruction available

Wildlife

Populations vary with the seasons and in Montana over 400 species of birds have been sighted including your favorite passerines, raptors, owls, waterfowl and more, which migrate and inhabit Western North America. Mammals such as whitetail and mule deer, elk, moose, big horn sheep, mountain lion, wolf, black bear and mountain goat inhabit Western Montana.


Additional Services

Corporate Retreats

For groups of 30-40.

TCR is an ideal location for small corporate retreats. There are 25 individual cabins and 33 rooms with king beds.

Weddings

We can cater for groups of 50-75.

Small Weddings, Intimate Ceremonies, Vowel Renewals, & Elopements at Triple Creek Ranch are complimentary, with incredible views, exquisite dining, and impeccable service, for an unforgettable experience to cherish for a lifetime.

Nightly accommodation rates include chosen on-ranch venue location, all meals, house wine, beer, and spirits, as well as a wide array of on-ranch activities for all wedding guests who stay with us.

May – October, along with event weekends, and our Holiday Season, we are happy to accommodate wedding groups of up to 8 guests. In our non-peak months of November, January – April (excluding some event weekends/holidays), we are happy to accommodate groups up to 12 guests, ages 16 and older.

Full-Ranch private buy-outs for up to 66 guests are available during limited dates during our non-peak season as well,  guests of all ages are welcome.


Local Attractions

Why we love it

  • It’s the perfect place to escape for quality time with your partner as it’s adults-only and set in the most stunning location – the heart of the breathtaking Bitterroot Mountain Range of the Montana Rockies
  • The absolute ultimate in luxury, Triple Creek is listed as one of our exclusive Relais & Chateaux Ultra Ranches
  • Triple Creek Ranch is surrounded by four million acres of national forest service land, offering nearly endless miles of unspoiled, secluded wilderness to explore on horseback, foot, bike…
  • The staff are so friendly, helpful and really go out of their way to make your stay perfect

What to consider

  • As the ranch is adults-only, only children over 16 may visit

Visitor Reviews

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Your Wish is their command

These guys are really fabulous. I really felt like a princess there. The land is beautiful. The cabins are really nice. The staff is just fantastic. So friendly, helpful and really goes out of their way to make your stay perfect. I went with my 93 year old mother. So it is much harder for her to get around. They did everything to make it as easy as possible for her. She even went dog sledding. Really this place is a lot of fun. The food terrific. If I had to find anything to complain about it might me to update the lodge a little...but I would really have to be picky to say that. I would not hesitate to go back and would love to go again in the summer.

5 stars

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