Running J Ranch

Positioned between Philipsburg and Georgetown Lake in southwest Montana, Running J Ranch is a 640± acre recreational ranch rich in wildlife and featuring a desirable blend of mountain meadows and forest. Expansive views extend across the Pintler, Sapphire, and Flint Creek Mountain ranges. Well-defined ridges with varied topography, combined with a mix of forage and timbered cover, create a landscape that feels larger and more expansive than its 640± acres would suggest. An internal road system provides easy access throughout the ranch for hunting, horseback riding, ATV use, and general exploration. The property borders both conservation easement lands and a large neighboring ranch, which contributes to broad wildlife movement, an excellent sense of privacy, and unobstructed views.

The owner has historically used the Running J as a hunting camp and has enjoyed consistent opportunities to pursue elk and deer on the ranch year after year. In addition to hunting, the ranch offers an exceptionally beautiful setting for camping, hiking, wildlife viewing, and simply spending time outdoors. Recreational ranch properties of this size with excellent habitat diversity are becoming increasingly difficult to find in Western Montana.

Accessed via private easement from the Skalkaho Highway, the property enjoys a convenient location near Discovery Ski Area, Georgetown Lake, and the upper stretches of Rock Creek. The surrounding area offers year-round recreation, including skiing, fishing, snowmobiling, and extensive public land access. Philipsburg is approximately 14 miles away, while Missoula and Butte remain within a comfortable drive.

Running J Ranch stands out in today’s land market for its desirable blend of alpine meadows and forest, expansive mountain views, and quality wildlife habitat. These attributes, combined with its setting in a pristine valley, make Running J an increasingly uncommon opportunity in one of Western Montana’s premier recreational corridors.