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Lowdown

  • 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

Great for children aged 16 and over

Children over the age of 16 are welcome, accompanied by an adult.

Minimum age children can ride

16 and over

Environmental & Social Practices

Environment

Triple Creek Ranch is nestled amidst over four million acres of Montana's National Forest Service land, and we deeply value the preservation of this wilderness and its wildlife. We believe that responsible environmental stewardship is essential, and we're committed to doing our part to protect this magnificent land for future generations.

Owners Barbara & Craig Barrett are dedicated stewards of this land. They have taken significant steps to protect the environment, including dedicating thousands of acres of our sister ranch, the CB, to conservation in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. This land remains undeveloped, serving as a wildlife sanctuary for elk, deer, bison, birds, and other creatures. Additionally, they have even purchased neighboring properties with homes solely to return the land entirely back to nature. They have also planted over 100,000 trees to support reforestation, and practice active wildfire mitigation. All fencing on property is wildlife friendly. Certified weed-free hay is fed to livestock, and the ranch participates in an on-going program of noxious weed extermination. Pasture rotation, stream bank restoration and stream bed rehabilitation are among the other efforts that help preserve the local ecosystem.

At Triple Creek Ranch, we have implemented several sustainable practices. In partnership with 'Clean World', we recycle bar soaps and offer shampoo, conditioner, & body wash in refillable containers, and utilize environmentally friendly, low-phosphorus cleaning aids, soaps & detergents. Additionally, guests can participate in a voluntary towel re-hang, reuse program, and we provide guests with refillable aluminum bottles instead of plastic water bottles. We also utilize bags made from recycled materials in our kitchen, gift shop, and for promotional events. We also have an award-winning gravity-fed irrigation system for our pastures, and have switched to energy-efficient light fixtures. To reduce our carbon footprint, promote biodiversity, and contribute to a healthier ecosystem we also utilize our orchards & garden as well as an apiary at both ranch locations, allowing us to provide our guests with fresh 'farm to table' honey, ciders, & produce.

Community

Triple Creek Ranch has established a college scholarship program to assist employees and their children with school expenses. Merit-based Scholarships are also awarded to students from Darby High School.

Conservation

Triple Creek Ranch has planted over 100,000 Ponderosa Pine seedlings to promote regrowth following area wildfires, and to maintain the area’s natural beauty. All fencing on property is wildlife friendly. Certified weed-free hay is fed to livestock, and the ranch participates in an on-going program of noxious weed extermination. Pasture rotation, stream bank restoration and stream bed rehabilitation are among the other efforts that help preserve the local ecosystem.

Triple Creek Ranch has established a 25,000-acre conservation district with perpetual conservation easements. The resort also eliminated 176 subdivided lots and placed that land in a conservation district to protect the wildlife inhabiting the area. An active contributor to wildlife research, Triple Creek Ranch has aided the Owl Research Institute, Montana Peregrine Institute, Raptors of the Rockies, Wind River Bear Institute, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

Ranch History

The original 40 acres of the ranch belonged to Reverend and Mrs. House from New York State. He was a minister in Conner and she taught at the little red schoolhouse on Piquett Creek Road. Both were also teachers at the school in Darby and they raised four children in the original house located at the center of Triple Creek Ranch.

The first fifty acres of Triple Creek Ranch was purchased and developed by a Michigan industrialist in 1982. Triple Creek Ranch served as his personal retreat for the first four years and then was developed into “Triple Creek Ranch, a Montana Hideaway”, officially opening reservations to the public in the fall of 1986. In 1993, he sold the property and business to the current owners, a couple who, as frequent guests, had fallen in love with the ranch. They have since infused the resort with a passion and enthusiasm that have made it the elegant Montana high country resort it is today. In 1996, Triple Creek Ranch became a member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux Association.

Over the years the ranch has continued to evolve with new cabins, expanded facilities and exhilarating new ways to enjoy the beauty that surrounds us.

Your Manager, Kristen Snavely and Molly Smith

Kristen Snavely began at Triple Creek Ranch as a seasonal Wrangler in 1997, quickly becoming ranch 'Forman' - Manager of Wranglers & Maintenance for over 20 years. In 2018 she finally accepted the position of Assistant General Manager, and ultimately became Co-General Manager in 2022.

Molly Smith began as a Triple Creek Ranch Intern in 2007, staying on as an Assistant Pastry Chef, followed by Assistant Dining Room Manager until 2012. After time abroad in the UK as a Hospitality Consultant, she rejoined TCR as Co-General Manager 2014-2018, and 2022-present.

Your manager

Lowdown

  • 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

Triple Creek Ranch’s wine cellar is a state-of-the-art showroom and a Wine Spectator, “Best of, Award of Excellence” winner for 12 consecutive years, since 2012, following several initial years as an “Award of Excellence” winner.

The beautiful glass-encased room, finished with handcrafted South American mahogany racks, greets guests as they enter the rooftop lounge. The cellar is home to everything from single vineyard Chardonnays to mature Bordeaux, and eclectic red blends. Our expansive wine list appeals to a variety of tastes, from novice oenophiles to connoisseurs. It features more than 600 fine wines and champagnes, representing major growing regions, with a focus on California, the Pacific Northwest and France.

Throughout the year we offer special events for wine enthusiasts, including Vintner Weekends featuring seminars by well-known winemakers and tasting dinners with wine pairings.

Your Chef, Jacob Leatherman

A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Jacob Leatherman found his calling to cuisine while an english student at Ohio State University. He enrolled in the renown French Culinary institute in New York City and embraced his new career with passion. Upon graduation he worked in French restaurants in Cincinnati, but the siren song of mountain rivers called to this avid fly-fisherman and prompted a move to the Rocky Mountains. He secured a position as Sous Chef at the Home Ranch, a Relais & chateaux luxury ranch resort in Clark, Colorado.

In 2005, Chef Jake joined Triple Creek Ranch as Executive Sous Chef and quickly became an indispensable asset to the restaurant, bringing his exquisite palate and creativity to everything he touched. In February 2006, he was named Executive Chef, a role in which he continues to delight guests with his refined, contemporary cuisine. On any given day Chef Jake can be found creating dishes such as Pan Seared Skate Wing with a Salsify Puree, or Pheasant Confit and Field Green with a Pear and White Truffle Vinaigrette. He believes the most flavorful cuisine is made simply with the best, highest quality products and he considers it part of his job to inspire and educate guests about the bountythat surrounds us in the Bitterroot Valley.

Sample Menu

  • Appetizers

  • Hungarian green bean soup featuring crispy country ham.
  • Kanpachi poke sushi rice featuring snap peas, carrot/cucumber/ramp slaw, seaweed salad, black garlic shoyu, toasted sesame seeds.
  • Salami and fern pasta salad featuring fiddlehead ferns, wild scallions, & pecorino red wine vinaigrette.

  • Entrées

  • Seared sage and mustard pheasant featuring wild rice, roasted cauliflower, brussels sprouts, baby kale, garlic, capers, parsley, golden raisin, parmesan, & duck jus.
  • Pan roasted Hawaiian sea bass featuring farro, lentils, broccoli with pecorino sauce, lemon-thyme beurre blanc, & pesto.
  • Sautéed brown butter beef ribeye featuring wild rice, roasted cauliflower, brussel sprouts, baby kale, garlic, capers, parsley, golden raisin, parmesan, & mushroom puree.

  • Desserts

  • Tiramisu 2.0 featuring vanilla sponge, coffee, mascarpone cream, & cocoa.
  • Fresh berry crisp blackberries, raspberries, oat crumble, & strawberry whipped cream.
  • Cheese plate Beemster cheese made with cow’s milk, served with fresh fruit, strawberry jam, & crackers.

Lowdown

  • 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

Missoula Montana Airport (MSO), Missoula

Distance

80 miles / 1 hour 30 mins

Airlines

Delta, United, Allegiant, Horizon, Alaska, American Airlines

Ranch shuttle

$200 Round-trip per person, $100 One-way per person.

Private Air Travel

Nearest location(s)

Complimentary Helipad; On-Ranch / Ravalli County Airfield (HRF); Hamilton, MT

Travel by

Helicopter, Airplane

Distance

0mi Helipad / 30mi Ravalli County Airfield(HRF) miles

Ranch shuttle

$0 Helipad / $100 Round-trip per person, $50 One-way per person; (HRF)

Lowdown

  • 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

Details

lessons come with package, basic riding lessons

Given by

wrangler

Location

on the trail, in the arena

Natural Horsemanship Clinic

Details

Clinics occur yearly, Included in package, Clinics occur in the arena, Clinics occur on the trail

Focuses on

All-Inclusive Cowboy School Event

Learn natural horsemanship, cowboy basics, games on horseback, and tricks of the trade passed down by generations of cowboys, while you explore the bonded connection that develops between horse & rider.

With a variety of terrain, challenges, and techniques to learn… whether you are a novice, or an experienced horseman this Event has something to take away for all!

Cowboy School is an extremely unique, complimentary event included with your stay! While participation each day is not mandatory, this event is designed to build on skills from the previous day’s courses, so attendance is encouraged to ensure you stay up to speed, build a strong bond with your horse, and have the opportunity to enjoy the full experience.

This Event will fill up FAST!, with a maximum number of participants for each event to ensure a fulfilling experience for all. With that in mind, we do recommend that you reserve your space right away when you book your stay. 

While it is not required to stay with us throughout the entirety of the event, guests who do will receive 10% off their stay of 5 nights or more!

Cattle work - pasture gathers

For a thrilling adventure that leaves you with a sense of accomplishment, there is nothing like a cattle drive to bring out your inner cowboy or cowgirl! Enjoy a day on the range herding cattle the old-fashioned way. This activity is appropriate for all riding levels, and all guests are asked to go on at least one on-ranch trail ride prior to participating in the cattle drive. Meet your wranglers at the Rider’s Roost at 9:30 am for a short 30-minute drive to the expansive & sustainable Double K Ranch which boasts some of the most beautiful sweeping views of the Bitterrot Valley. Once you arrive you will help move cattle on to 'greener' pastures. Cattle drives are available from June through September and are the most requested activity at Triple Creek Ranch. We can accommodate a limited number of guests on each drive and spaces are quickly filled, so we do recommend that you reserve your space on a cattle drive when you reserve your cabin.

When

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Frequency

Weekly

Interaction

Guests participate

Buffalo work

Triple Creek Ranch is delighted to share our pastures with a herd of over 100 prairie bison. The free-range herd is located on 26,000 acres spanning the foot-hills of the Sapphire mountain range.

No. of buffalo

100

Interaction

Guests watch

Wildlife Safaris

In the Rocky Mountains, North America’s Bitterroot Valley offers some of the most scenic vistas and fabulous opportunities around every hillside to discover Montana flora and fauna in their natural habitat. With the help of our sharp-eyed guides, search for species that inhabit and seasonally migrate through Western Montana while you take in the backdrop of our spectacular mountain scenery. While touring the Ranch and surrounding area from the comfort of our luxury 4WD vehicles, discover the local herds of elk, mule deer, whitetail and bison on the horizon. Spy eagles and hawks soaring through Montana’s big sky and a variety of nesting song birds and water fowl up close and personal through our high-powered scopes. Keep an eye out for majestic bull moose, pronghorn antelope, big horn sheep, black bear and an occasional shy fox or coyote. You may follow the track of a silent wolf or mountain lion. You never know what the day may bring, but you will be pleasantly surprised taking home this once-in-a-life-time experience and new appreciation for nature’s gifts.

When

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, All year

Frequency

Daily

Arena Work

Team-penning is available during our Summer Season as an add-on adventure.

Enjoy a friendly competition on horseback! Teams of 3 participate in separating individual calves from the herd, and move those calves to a separate pen.

The sport of team penning grew out of the daily ranch chores of sorting calves from their cows so they can be vaccinated, branded or otherwise treated, the type of work that ranch hands still must do all year round. Team penning turns work into a participatory sport, and allows cowboys and cowgirls to showcase their horsemanship. Teamwork is key and every level of rider is welcome to participate and have fun!

Team Penning is a half day event. Guests will meet at the Rider’s Roost prior to departing for their experience with their driver for either our morning or afternoon session. This activity requires a Minimum of 3 riders, with a maximum of 6 guests per session.

Type

outdoor arena

Activities

penning, sorting

Lowdown

  • 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

Rates (Per Couple)*

$1,550 - $3,500
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

No minimum

Description

Amenities: King beds, Wood-burning fireplaces, Golf Carts, Original Western Art & Decor, Fresh-baked cookies, fresh fruit and trail mix, Coffee maker with local favorite Big Creek Coffee, Bathrobes and slippers, Molton Brown toiletries, Wireless internet, Direct dial telephones with complimentary long-distance, Satellite television and DVD/blu-ray player, Air conditioning, Refrigerator, In-room safe

Services: In-cabin dining service, Daily housekeeping, Nightly turndown service, Baggage wranglers

Rooms

25

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

safe, mini-bar, fridge, microwave, hair dryer, seating area, plush bathrobes, air conditioning, wood fireplace

Entertainment

tv, dvd, cable / satellite tv, hot tub

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

meals, activities, lodging, Riding, All Meals, Snacks, & Refreshments, House Wine, Spirits & Beer, In-Cabin Dining, In-Cabin Wi-Fi | Starlink, All Facilities, Gear, & Equipment, All Special Events, Most On-Ranch Activities + Nearby Alpine & Nordic Skiing

Extras

Tax

Montana State Bed Tax (approx 8%)

Gratuity

15%-20% of invoice total at time of checkout recommended, but not required. Gratuity split between all staff who worked throughout your stay. Third-party experience providers such as fishing guides and massage therapists may be recognized separately.

Massage

Massage Services: 60 minutes/$195 | 90 minutes/$275 | 120 minutes/$380 | Hot Stone Add-on/$50 *Priced Per Guest Facial Nourishing: 60 minutes/$225 | 90 minutes/$295 *Priced Per Guest Body Pampering: 9o minutes/$295 *Priced Per Guest Services are performed at Tanager Treatment Cabin, although massages may also be enjoyed in the privacy of your cabin by request for no additional fee. Advanced reservations are required, and cancellation within 24 hours is assessed at full price. All charges will be added to your invoice. Therapist gratuity not included.

Yoga

Complimentary Group Sessions: Included in your Stay Private Sessions: 60 minutes/$150 *Priced Per Guest, Available Upon Request

Guided Fly Fishing

Pricing Varies - full list of options and pricing available on website

Other

Premium Beverages, Airport Transfers, Laundry Services, Gift Shop, À la carte Activities

Lowdown

  • 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

Marcus Daly Mansion

The Marcus Daly Mansion is a National Historic Site owned by the State of Montana. The mansion was the family summer home of Copper Baron, Marcus Daly, who founded the town of Hamilton, Montana, in the late 1800s. In 1886, Marcus Daly purchased the existing Anthony Chafin homestead, including the farmhouse, and had it remodeled by 1889. He renovated the residence again in 1897 to a Queen Anne style Victorian home. After Marcus Daly's death, the home was again remodeled into a Georgian-Revival style mansion. The three-story Hamilton, Montana mansion (24,000 square feet) has over 50 rooms, with 25 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, and 7 fireplaces, 5 of which have imported Italian marble. Some of the main rooms include a large living room, music room, formal dining room, sun room, trophy room (which was added in 1914), an upstairs sitting room, and a third floor billiard hall. Hamilton is 30 miles from Triple Creek Ranch.

Distance

30 miles / 30 mins

Ranch shuttle

no

Rental car

Required

Ravalli County Museum

This former Ravalli County Courthouse, built by A.J. Gibson in 1900, served as a courthouse until 1979 when it was saved from the wrecker’s ball by a vote of the people. It now houses what is considered by many to be the finest little museum in the Northwest. Permanent collections include a Native American collection, Ricketts Museum, commemorating the development of the Rocky Mountain Laboratory, an antique kitchen, miner / trapper room, a veteran's display, Ernst Peterson photo exhibits, extensive archives, Victorian rooms, and a Railway Express agent office. Rotating exhibits in the former courtroom and a weekly Sunday Series Program at 2:00 p.m. are of historic and cultural significance.

Distance

30 miles / 30 mins

Rental car

Required

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's Elk Country Visitor Center is proud to be one of the newest and best conservation education facilities in the Northwest. The Elk Country Visitor Center features hands-on conservation and hunting heritage exhibits for all ages. The Center also includes a Lewis and Clark display, an impressive collection of world record elk mounts, a western wildlife diorama and a state of the art conservation theater. Shoppers will also enjoy the Elk Country gift shop full of beautiful wildlife art and many hand -crafted and Montana-made creations. The public is welcome and admission is free. Open year round. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is an international, nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife, and their habitat. Since its inception in 1984, the Foundation's 150,000 members and volunteers have permanently protected more than 1,000 square miles of critical elk habitat and enhanced another 3.4 million acres of elk country. In addition, over 400,000 acres have been opened to public access for hunting, fishing and other enjoyment.

Distance

80 miles / 2 hours

Rental car

Required

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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Honeymoon Happiness

This by far is my favorite place we have been to. We stayed in the stage stop house for our honeymoon in the beginning of August and it was absolutely beautiful and more secluded than the others. The house is fully stocked with everything you need and decorated so lovely. All the staff go above and beyond and will get you anything you need. The food here is delicious from start to finish and the servers make it such a pleasant experience. they offer many amenities and have great fishing as well. The owners are lovely down to earth people that we enjoyed talking to. This place deserves all the rave reviews and more. Can't wait to come back!!

5 stars

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