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The Ranch at Rock Creek
Philipsburg, Montana, United States · Independent · Apex Luxury
The world's first Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star guest ranch spans 6,600 acres of working Montana cattle country on a homestead rooted in 1800s gold-mining history. Owner Jim Manley searched the American West for roughly 20 years before buying the Philipsburg site in 2007 and opening an all-inclusive luxury ranch in 2010, now also a Relais & Châteaux and National Geographic Unique Lodge.
- 31 rooms
- Opened 2010
- Rooms from 312 sq ft (29 m²)
About The Ranch at Rock Creek
- It first earned that Forbes Five-Star award in 2013.
- The ranch is a Relais & Châteaux property and the only U.S. charter member of National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World.
- Andrew Harper named it Members Choice for 2025, and World Travel Awards named it the United States' Leading Ranch for 2025.
- The property offers 31 accommodations across Granite Lodge rooms, luxury cabins, glamping cabins, and a Historic Barn on the 6,600-acre ranch.
- Entry-level rooms start at 312 sq ft (29 m²).
History
The Ranch at Rock Creek sits on a historic Montana homestead near Philipsburg, on land first worked in the 1800s (with 19th-century gold-mining and Homestead-era roots). Owner Jim Manley searched the American West for some 20 years before acquiring the site in 2007 and opening it as an all-inclusive luxury guest ranch in 2010. It became the world's first Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star guest ranch (award earned 2013/2014).
The setting
62 miles from Butte.
Restaurants and bars
- Blue Canteen — Restaurant · casual menu of burgers and barbeque
- Granite Lodge & Patio — Restaurant · four to six course meals with locally sourced ingredients, w
- Silver Dollar Saloon — Bar
- Buckle Barn — Restaurant · modern fare
Experiences
- Family style dining — Group dining reflects Montana-based cuisine, served family style.
- Whiskey and Water Week — Annual week of whiskey tasting on the bank of Rock Creek with the Jefferson's Bourbon team.
- Master Naturalist Class — Exploration of the Rock Creek Valley, carved by Glacial Lake Missoula during the last ice age.
- Fly fishing — Fly fishing on Rock Creek, a Blue Ribbon designated fishery.
- Horseback riding — Rides on one of about 70 horses through the estate, including arena lessons, private trail rides and ranch rodeo.
- Wagon massages at creekside — Spa offers CBD massages and creekside wagon massages.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Horseback riding
- Pet-friendly
- All-inclusive
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- Andrew Harper Members Choice (2025)
- United States' Leading Ranch 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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