Tongue River Ranch in Ashland, MT for Sale
Nestled along approximately 1.7 miles of the legendary Tongue River near Ashland, Montana, Tongue River Ranch represents a rare opportunity to own a highly diverse Montana property combining live water, productive agricultural acreage, exceptional wildlife habitat, and breathtaking river valley scenery.
Encompassing 876.28± deeded acres, the ranch offers an outstanding blend of productive grazing land, irrigated acreage, hay production, and timbered river-bottom habitat. The property includes approximately 714.67± acres of grazing land, 90.58± acres of farm ground, 34.67± irrigated acres, and 36.35± acres of productive hay ground. The combination of native pasture, irrigated acreage, and fertile river-bottom soils provides a strong foundation for both livestock and agricultural operations.
The centerpiece of the ranch is the Tongue River itself, winding through mature cottonwood bottoms and creating one of the most desirable wildlife corridors in southeastern Montana. Towering cottonwoods, dense riparian habitat, and year-round water support an abundance of wildlife throughout the property. Elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, pheasants, and numerous upland game birds frequent the ranch, benefiting from the combination of live water, agricultural production, and diverse habitat.
The landscape transitions from productive river-bottom ground to rolling hills, pine-covered breaks, and elevated benches overlooking the Tongue River Valley. These scenic overlooks provide remarkable views while creating ideal cover and travel corridors for wildlife. The diversity of terrain offers a unique combination of ranching, recreation, hunting, and conservation value rarely found within a single property.
Livestock improvements include working corrals suitable for cattle operations. An existing homesite is located on the ranch and offers a future owner the opportunity to create a custom residence overlooking the river valley and surrounding countryside.
Located just south of Ashland, Montana, Tongue River Ranch benefits from convenient access while maintaining the privacy, seclusion, and natural beauty sought by today’s ranch buyers. Positioned in a region known for its strong ranching heritage, abundant wildlife, and proximity to the recreational opportunities of southeastern Montana, this property offers exceptional versatility as a working ranch, hunting retreat, recreational getaway, or long-term land investment.
Whether your vision includes operating a productive livestock operation, developing a premier hunting property, establishing a family legacy ranch, or investing in one of Montana’s most desirable river corridors, Tongue River Ranch presents an increasingly rare opportunity to own significant Tongue River frontage with productive agricultural acreage and outstanding wildlife habitat.
