Montana Mexican John Ranch Lodging

The Montana Mexican John Ranch provides lodging options for those clients who book one or more ranch activities. For guests staying at the River Ranch, there is a two night minimum as well as two days of booked activities. The only exception is gopher hunting which can be booked separately without a lodging requirement. At the North Ranch guests can book one or more nights of lodging.

Cancellation Policy

A customer may cancel a booked trip 21 days or more prior to the scheduled trip and receive a full refund. If a customer cancels a booked trip 14 to 20 days prior to the scheduled trip, the proceeds can be used towards a future trip within one year from the scheduled trip. If a customer cancels a trip less than 14 days no deposit shall be returned and no credit will be applied towards a future trip. Deposits shall be 100% of applicable activity fees in addition to 100% of any lodging fees.

If the Montana Mexican John Ranch cancels the trip due to river levels, weather or any other factor that would prevent activities at the ranch, the reservation will be cancelled and 100% of the booking fees will be returned OR the client can use those booking fees to book another trip in the future. 

Fisherman’s Cabin: Main Level

The Fisherman’s Cabin is perfect for fishermen, waterfowl hunters, photographers and others who want to be close to the Musselshell river corridor.

Main Level: Complete with two bedrooms with three total beds, two twin beds and one queen bed. The main level will work for a total of four people IF a couple sleeps in the queen bed. There is one bathroom with a shower, a full kitchen, living room and storage room for gear. You also have access to a porch with a barbecue grill. Propane is provided. You’ll also have WiFi.

One of the best parts of our River Ranch House is the proximity to the river. You can fish 100 yards from this cozy, country home! Fishing activities on the ranch are balanced with efforts to restore and perpetuate natural aquatic environments and wildlife habitat for a host of species. Montana Mexican John Ranch owns both sides of the river so fishing is private to our guests. We have 3.1 miles of river frontage and these fish rarely see an imitation fly.

If you want to be immersed in nature along a beautiful stretch of river, this is a great lodging option. Whatever your activity, you have a place to get out of the weather, take a break in the middle of the day, sleep with just the sounds of nature, and make memories with family and friends.

Minimum two night stay with two days of ranch activities required.

Fisherman’s Cabin: Basement level

The Fisherman’s Cabin is perfect for fishermen, waterfowl hunters, photographers and others who want to be close to the Musselshell river corridor.

Basement Level: Finished basement with private entrance. Fantastic sleeping quarters with one bedroom with three bunk beds, bathroom and shower. Includes refrigerator and microwave. Perfect sleeping situation, put gear on top bunk and sleep in the lower bunk. Great for three people.

One of the best parts of our River Ranch House is the proximity to the river. You can fish 100 yards from this cozy, country home! Fishing activities on the ranch are balanced with efforts to restore and perpetuate natural aquatic environments and wildlife habitat for a host of species. Montana Mexican John Ranch owns both sides of the river so fishing is private to our guests. We have 3.1 miles of river frontage and these fish rarely see an imitation fly.

If you want to be immersed in nature along a beautiful stretch of river, this is a great lodging option. Whatever your activity, you have a place to get out of the weather, take a break in the middle of the day, sleep with just the sounds of nature, and make memories with family and friends.

Minimum two night stay with two days of ranch activities required.

North Ranch Cowboy Cabins

The North Ranch Cowboy Cabins are more rustic. These cowboy cabins are updated from the original cabins built in 1940 for the cowboys working the ranch. All wall frames and wood floors are original to this day. Preserving the history of the ranch is something you’ll see at both the North Ranch and River Ranch. One cabin includes a stove, refrigerator and microwave. The other is for sleeping only.

There is also a separate bath house with two showers, two toilets, stand up urinal and three wash sinks. It was designed for accomodating four to six clients at a time.

These cabins allow you to stay at the north ranch within walking distance from the trout ponds. Situated in Montana’s Little Belt Mountains, this ranch is both a working cattle ranch and a wildlife conservation gem.

It’s worth visiting the ranch to see all of the conservation work that has occurred since 2014. From planting thousands of trees, providing multiple water sources for wildlife, restoring native vegetation and installing miles of wildlife friendly fence. The Montana Mexican John Ranch is a natural resource and wildlife conservation gem.

Whether you are planning to fish in the trout ponds, photograph or paint the landscape and wildlife, or simply walk around and soak up Montana’s Little Belt mountains, this place is like stepping back in time 200 years. You’ll get a sense of what it was like for Lewis and Clark when they explored this area on the return from the Pacific Ocean in 1806.

There are no cleaning services available at the North Ranch. Please leave the cabins clean for the next guests and use the laundry facilities to clean any sheets or kitchen towels. You can also use the laundry facilities for your own clothes.

Clients can book one or more nights at one of the cowboy cabins. This works great for those clients who want to fish the ponds and kick back at the north ranch.

River Ranch RV Parking - Fishermen Only

Cost: $75 per night.

The RV spots are for fisherman only. Book your fishing first before paying for an RV slot.

The River Ranch has two RV spots with power. Bring your own RV and spend a few days at the ranch. Both RV locations are within a hundred yards of the Musselshell River.

This isn’t your typical RV park where you are stacked, side by side, with other RVs. You’ll have plenty of elbow room.

Whether you are fishing, enjoying photography or painting, this is a great option for those who want to spend more time at the ranch with a cost effective option.

Two night minimum required as well as two days of ranch activities.