Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Blacktail Ranch A Historic Montana Dude Ranch in Wolf Creek, Montana ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://blacktailranch.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://blacktailranch.com/) - A Historic Montana Guest Ranch One Hour From Great Falls and Helena, Montana Come discover the beauty and partake in new adventures on our ranch. Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains at the base of the Continental Divide, we have been hosting guests for more than 50 years. Our emphasis has - [Rates](https://blacktailranch.com/rates/) - Rates and Lodging Our Montana Dude Ranch Vacations Offer Accommodations Rates for our Montana Dude Ranch vacations are per person for our *All Inclusive 6 Night Package and are based on accommodation type chosen. Included in these rates are three meals a day, horseback riding, roping lessons, cave exploration, cave tours, fishing on the Blacktail Ranch, Missouri - [3 Day Divide Ride](https://blacktailranch.com/activities/3-day-divide-ride/) - Three-Day Divide Ride Montana Horseback Riding to the Continental Divide Are you on the hunt for a thrilling, heart-pounding, and exhilarating horseback experience? If so, then this journey is for YOU! The adventure starts at the heart of the ranch and winds up to the top of the Continental Divide, where the Rockies meet the prairie. - [Activities](https://blacktailranch.com/activities/) - Ranch Activities What to Enjoy on Your Montana Dude Ranch Vacation Blacktail Ranch specializes in outdoor fun. With a variety of on-ranch activities, we are certain that your guest ranch vacation will be memorable. “Highlights include a picnic lunch at a backcountry cabin by the Dearborn River, an intriguing hike into the magical and - [Work With Us](https://blacktailranch.com/work-with-us/) - Work With Us Do you love to create an exceptional and fun experience for people? Are you desiring to work in a beautiful and historic environment? Then this may be the place for you this summer! Mid May - First week of October 2026 Cook One full time cook Cooking, cleaning, inventory control, gardening, customer - [Meet Our Staff](https://blacktailranch.com/about-our-montana-guest-ranch/meet-our-staff/) - {{post_title}} The Wranglers Will Will is the grandson of Tag Rittel and is the fifth generation here at the Blacktail Ranch. Will is also one of our wranglers when he isn’t busy tackling other tasks here at the ranch. Haelee Hi my name is Haelee and this will be my fifth season as a wrangler - [In The Media](https://blacktailranch.com/in-the-media/) - Come to Montana for peace and relaxation, ride the Continental Divide, fish in clear water streams and explore a cave dating back to the Ice Age. It's all here at The Blacktail Ranch. You can watch this, and hundreds of other horse programs at commercial-free HorseTVToday.com - [Specials](https://blacktailranch.com/specials/) - Specials 10 % off for 2 or more guests for the weeks of: 7.5.26 - 7.11.26 8.9.26 - 8.15.26 Email btrhorses@gmail.com for more details - [Testimonials](https://blacktailranch.com/about-our-montana-guest-ranch/testimonials/) - {{post_title}} Our Horseshoe Wall of Fame Here at the Blacktail Ranch, we love to hear what our guests have to say! Below are testimonials from new and returning guests over the years, from our horseshoe wall and from Trip Advisor and Google: This was my eighth year here. People are friendly, food is fantastic, and - [Contact Us for Reservations](https://blacktailranch.com/contact-reservations/) - Contact Us + Reservations Easily Make a Reservation Simply Click BOOK NOW. You can also View Availability HERE However, if you have any questions about our accommodations, amenities, services, and adventures, you are welcome to call or email us and we will be happy to answer any inquiries you may have. Contact us with questions - [2026 Events](https://blacktailranch.com/2026-events/) - 2026 Events Nature. Horses. Change. GrowthJune 21 - 26, 2026 Finding Freedom Women’s RetreatSeptember 13-17, 2026 Nature. Horses. Change. Growth June 21-June 26, 2026 Do you have a bigger vision for your life? Is something pulling at you just at the edges of your understanding? Are you ready to unplug, laugh, connect, learn, and reset? To - [Day Tours](https://blacktailranch.com/montana-event-venue/day-tours/) - Day Tours Check back in 2026 For special events email info@blacktailranch.com or call 406-235-4330. - [Past Retreats](https://blacktailranch.com/montana-event-venue/retreats/) - Past Retreats Finding Freedom Women’s Retreat, September 7-11, 2025 Join Brenda Westwood, Master Equine Gestaltist, of Horse Sense Healing, LLC for this magical experience in the middle of the wilderness where you will be supported to find freedom from those old limiting stories. We will explore an ice-age cave as you explore what lies in - [FAQs Policies](https://blacktailranch.com/about-our-montana-guest-ranch/faqs-policies/) - FAQs and Policies Frequently Asked Questions About Our Guest Ranch in Montana Below is a list of our frequently asked questions (FAQs) and policies. Which airport do we fly to? What is the cost for the shuttle? Guests at our ranch in Montana fly into Great Falls International Airport (GTF). Our shuttle service is included - [Horseback Riding](https://blacktailranch.com/activities/horseback-riding/) - Cowboy Up at the Ranch Experience Unlimited Horseback Riding in Montana How about riding off into the sunset or greeting the morning sunrise? It is one of a few vacations where you unplug and tune into the spirit of the outdoors as you enjoy some of the finest horseback riding in Montana. From the beginner - [Montana Event Venue](https://blacktailranch.com/montana-event-venue/) - Plan Your Event An All-Inclusive Montana Venue: Family Reunions, Corporate Retreats, and More Blacktail Ranch has hosted many prominent private retreats and family reunions, as well as scheduled specialty weeks and weekends. Our all-inclusive Montana event venue has a variety of facilities and amenities that are included in our group daily rates. Our Montana Event - [Directions Map](https://blacktailranch.com/about-our-montana-guest-ranch/directions-map/) - Map and Directions Come Find Our Guest Ranch in Montana Conveniently Located Between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and Great Falls and Helena, Montana Our family has been on this land since the 1880s and we love to share the magic and beauty of this place we live in. Located halfway between Yellowstone National Park - [Area Activities and Attractions](https://blacktailranch.com/activities/area-activities-attractions/) - Explore the Region's Activities Explore the Attractions Surrounding Our Montana Dude Ranch near Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks There is plenty to see and do at Blacktail Ranch, but if you have extra time there is much to explore in the area surrounding our Montana guest ranch. If you're on a national park road trip - [Bird-Watching](https://blacktailranch.com/activities/bird-watching/) - Bird-Watching at our Montana Ranch Montana Birding along the Pacific Flyway If you like “birding” you’ll love our ranch and lodge. Bird-watching is a fast-growing activity due to the enjoyment that comes from being outdoors, the satisfaction of learning about nature and the pleasure of the “hunt” with our eyes. Blacktail Ranch is located along - [Montana Cave Tours Museum](https://blacktailranch.com/activities/montana-cave-tours-museum/) - Cave Exploration & Museum Our On-Site Montana Cave Tour and Museum Are Part of Your All-Inclusive Vacation The Blacktail Ranch is rich in archeological sites, including an extensive cave that dates back to the last ice age. During your time here, we'll take you out to tour Blacktail Cave, as well as other historic sites. - [Dude Ranch Meals](https://blacktailranch.com/about-our-montana-guest-ranch/dude-ranch-meals/) - Dude Ranch Meals Enjoy Three of Our Signature Made-From-Scratch Ranch Meals Per Day The Blacktail Ranch kitchen is the heart of the ranch. You will discover that our ranch meals are some of the most memorable parts of your stay. We take pride in serving local and fresh food whenever possible and incorporate locally raised - [About Our Montana Guest Ranch](https://blacktailranch.com/about-our-montana-guest-ranch/) - About Our Guest Ranch Explore Our Montana Guest Ranch History and Meet the Owners With the rush for gold and the westward expansion of the railroad, Gustav Rittel came to Montana in 1885. He arrived in Helena where he learned the brewery trade first at the Herman Rister Brewery, and later worked at the more - [River Adventures](https://blacktailranch.com/activities/river-adventure/) - Cast a Fishing Line Enjoy Premier Montana Fly-Fishing If you enjoy fishing small mountain streams or prefer casting your line across a wide river, a stay at our Montana guest ranch offers many memorable fishing opportunities. The South Fork of the Dearborn River flows through the ranch, while there are several larger rivers nearby, including - [Reservations](https://blacktailranch.com/reservations/) - Our Lodge and Reservations - [Reservation Request](https://blacktailranch.com/reservation-request/) - Submit Your Reservation Request ## Events - [Please contact us if you'd like the divide ride this week](https://blacktailranch.com/event/please-contact-us-if-youd-like-the-divide-ride-this-week-7/) - 6 available spots for this weeks Divide Ride. Please tell us in the comments section of our booking page that this is the week that you'd like to join. - [Please contact us if you'd like the divide ride this week](https://blacktailranch.com/event/please-contact-us-if-youd-like-the-divide-ride-this-week-6/) - 5 spots available for this weeks divide ride. Let us know in the comments section of our booking page if you'd like to join. - [Please contact us if you'd like the divide ride this week](https://blacktailranch.com/event/please-contact-us-if-youd-like-the-divide-ride-this-week-5/) - The Divide ride is full this week. Please look at the calendar for open availability. - [Please contact us if you'd like the divide ride this week](https://blacktailranch.com/event/please-contact-us-if-youd-like-the-divide-ride-this-week-4/) - 6 available spots for this weeks Divide Ride. Please let us know in the comments section of our booking page if you would like to join. - [Please contact us if you'd like the divide ride this week](https://blacktailranch.com/event/please-contact-us-if-youd-like-the-divide-ride-this-week-3/) - 6 spots available for this weeks divide ride. Please let us know in the comments section of our booking page, if you'd like to join. - [Please contact us if you'd like the divide ride this week](https://blacktailranch.com/event/please-contact-us-if-youd-like-the-divide-ride-this-week-2/) - 6 spots available for this weeks divide ride. Please let us know in the comments section of our booking page if you'd like to join. - [Please contact us if you'd like the divide ride this week](https://blacktailranch.com/event/please-contact-us-if-youd-like-the-divide-ride-this-week/) - 6 available spots for this weeks Divide Ride. Please tell us in the comments section of our booking page that this is the week that you'd like to join. - [Please contact us if you'd like the divide ride this week](https://blacktailranch.com/event/please-contact-us-if-youd-like-the-divide-ride-this-wee/) - 6 available spots for this weeks Divide Ride. Please tell us in the comments section of our booking page if this is the week you'd like to join. - [Divide Ride is full this week](https://blacktailranch.com/event/divide-ride-is-full-this-week-4/) - 6 available spots for this week's Divide Ride. Please tell us in the comments section of our booking page that this is the week that you'd like to join. - [One spot available for this weeks Divide Ride](https://blacktailranch.com/event/one-spot-available-for-this-weeks-divide-ride/) - We have one more spot available for this weeks Divide Ride. Please tells us in your online booking in the comments section, if this is the week you'd like to join. - [1 spot available for this weeks Divide Ride](https://blacktailranch.com/event/1-spots-available-for-this-weeks-divide-ride/) - 6 spots available for this week's Divide Ride. Please tells us in your online booking in the comments section, if this is the week you'd like to join. - [No Divide Ride this week](https://blacktailranch.com/event/no-divide-ride-this-week/) - No Divide Ride this week - [Divide Ride is Full this week](https://blacktailranch.com/event/divide-ride-is-full-this-week-2/) - Divide Ride is Full this week. Please see calendar for open availability. - [No Divide Rides for June 2025](https://blacktailranch.com/event/no-divide-rides-for-june-2025/) - We start our divide rides the week of June 29th, 2025, when the weather is more predictable and warm. - [Divide Ride is Full this Week](https://blacktailranch.com/event/divide-ride-is-full-this-week/) - Please look at other weeks if you're interested in participating in the Divide ride whilst a guest at our Ranch.