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Best Dude Ranches for Beginners in Montana

Looking for dude ranches for beginners in Montana? We found 16 ranches in the Mountain West region that fit the bill. Rates range from $100 to $1,000 per person. You'll find options near Bigfork, Fairfield, Hobson and more. Never ridden a horse? These beginner-friendly dude ranches are built for exactly that. With patient instruction, calm well-trained horses, and a comfortable pace, they take first-timers from nervous to confident over the course of a stay — no experience required.

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Dude Ranches for Beginners in Montana

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Averill's Flathead Lake Ranch

Averill's Flathead Lake Ranch

Western hospitality in Montana

Bigfork, Montana
Traditional Dude Ranch
Kids ProgramsRock ClimbingArchery+5
$250 – $500
per night
Benchmark Wilderness Guest Ranch

Benchmark Wilderness Guest Ranch

Western hospitality in Montana

Fairfield, Montana
Traditional Dude Ranch
ArcheryWildlife SafarisHiking+3
$100 – $300
per night
Circle Bar Ranch

Circle Bar Ranch

Western hospitality in Montana

Hobson, Montana
Traditional Dude Ranch
River RaftingHikingTrap Shooting+4
$300 – $750
per night
Deep Canyon Guest Ranch

Deep Canyon Guest Ranch

Western hospitality in Montana

Choteau, Montana
Traditional Dude Ranch
Horseback RidingHikingFly Fishing+1
$300 – $750
per night
Elkhorn Ranch

Elkhorn Ranch

Unplugged since 1922

Gallatin Gateway, Montana
Traditional Dude Ranch
Wildlife SafarisHikingFly Fishing+1
$300 – $450
per night
Elkhorn Ranch (Montana)

Elkhorn Ranch (Montana)

All-inclusive ranch escape in Montana

Gallatin Gateway, Montana
Upscale Guest Ranch
Yoga & WellnessRiver RaftingHorseback Riding+2
$300 – $1,000
per night
Hawley Mountain Guest Ranch

Hawley Mountain Guest Ranch

Western hospitality in Montana

McLeod, Montana
Traditional Dude Ranch
Campfire CookoutsHikingRiver Rafting+2
$250 – $500
per night
Hidden Hollow Hideaway Cattle & Guest Ranch

Hidden Hollow Hideaway Cattle & Guest Ranch

Western hospitality in Montana

Townsend, Montana
Traditional Dude Ranch
Wildlife SafarisArcheryRiver Rafting+4
$250 – $500
per night
Hubbard's Six Quarter Circle Ranch

Hubbard's Six Quarter Circle Ranch

Western hospitality in Montana

Emigrant, Montana
Traditional Dude Ranch
River RaftingWildlife SafarisHiking+3
$250 – $500
per night
JJJ Wilderness Ranch

JJJ Wilderness Ranch

All-inclusive ranch escape in Montana

Augusta, Montana
Upscale Guest Ranch
Kids ProgramsRiver RaftingArchery+6
$300 – $750
per night
Lone Mountain Ranch
FeaturedNear Nat'l Park

Lone Mountain Ranch

Adventure at the foot of Lone Mountain

Big Sky, Montana
Upscale Guest Ranch
SnowshoeingCross-Country SkiingHiking+2
$400 – $700
per night
Nine Quarter Circle Ranch

Nine Quarter Circle Ranch

All-inclusive ranch escape in Montana

Gallatin Gateway, Montana
Upscale Guest Ranch
Kids ProgramsHikingRiver Rafting+3
$300 – $750
per night
Parade Rest Ranch

Parade Rest Ranch

Western hospitality in Montana

West Yellowstone, Montana
Traditional Dude Ranch
Cattle DrivesMountain BikingHiking+2
$250 – $500
per night
Rich's Montana Guest Ranch

Rich's Montana Guest Ranch

Western hospitality in Montana

Seeley Lake, Montana
Traditional Dude Ranch
SnowshoeingRiver RaftingWildlife Safaris+4
$250 – $500
per night
The Ranch at Rock Creek

The Ranch at Rock Creek

Western hospitality in Montana

Philipsburg, Montana
Traditional Dude Ranch
Kids ProgramsCattle DrivesSnowshoeing+9
$250 – $500
per night
Upper Canyon Outfitters & Guest Ranch

Upper Canyon Outfitters & Guest Ranch

Western hospitality in Montana

Alder, Montana
Traditional Dude Ranch
ATV/Off-RoadArcheryHiking+3
$250 – $500
per night

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