THE RANCH AT ROCK CREEK, Philipsburg

The Ranch at Rock Creek, 100 km from Butte, MT, offers 29 accommodations ranging from one-bedroom lodge studios to five-bedroom homes. Options include Granite Lodge rooms, Historic Barn accommodations (Loft, Stables, Wrangler), luxury log cabins, and canvas glamping cabins. Select cabins feature amenities such as bunk rooms (Sara Jane's Cottage, Eagle's Perch), private decks, full kitchens, fireplaces (Cattail Cabin, Ponderosa), hot tubs (Moose House, Bear House), and cedar soaking tubs (Sweet Grass). Some cabins, like Red Tail and Golden Eagle, are a 20-minute walk (12-minute bike ride) from the Granite Lodge. The Historic Barn can house groups of up to 13 guests when Loft, Stables, and Wrangler are booked together.

The Ranch at Rock Creek offers farm-to-table dining experiences. Guests can visit Flagstone for outdoor dining with valley views, or enjoy pastries and fireside drinks in the Great Room at Granite Lodge. The Buckle Barn serves breakfast and lunch. Special dining events include Chef's Grill for plein air dining, Cowboy Breakfast, Thanksgiving farm-to-table cuisine, and special menus during Memorial Day Weekend, Labor Day, Fourth of July, Autumn Harvest Weekend with LeAnn Rimes, Homestead Holidays, and New Year's Eve.

Guests have access to activities such as hiking five mountain peaks, shooting pistols, sapphire mining, horseback riding, and rodeos. Winter activities include downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, ice skating, and snowmobiling. The property features a fitness center near the Buckle Barn, five shooting ranges, and the Silver Dollar Saloon. There is also a pool and hot tub. The Spa at Rock Creek offers treatments and classes, including yoga. Special events like Revel & Ride Weekend and Wine & Wildlife Weekend offer curated activities. Bikini Beach offers seasonal activities and events.

The Ranch at Rock Creek is located 100 km from Butte, MT, in a pristine Montana valley. Nearby points include Granite Lodge (2 min walk to Mercantile), Buckle Barn (10 min walk to Flagstone), and Camp Roosevelt (12 min walk to Granite Lodge). The property is surrounded by natural landscapes, including Rock Creek and five mountain peaks. The Mercantile offers local artisan goods. Access Welcome Pond (8 min walk from Granite Lodge) for casting or wildlife viewing.

The Ranch at Rock Creek provides services. The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Ranch inclusions are twice-daily housekeeping, beverages, snacks, wireless Internet access, bathroom kits, and curated decor. They provide Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks licenses and pet accommodation. Transportation includes comfort bikes and, for Trapper Cabin guests, a private vehicle. Special events may incur site fees, as well as services such as yoga, mind & body classes, and pet accommodations.