The Elk Canyon Ranch stands out as the best offering currently on the market in Montana, providing unparalleled quality and unmatched opportunities for discerning elk and big game hunters. This turnkey, top-tier elk hunting ranch is located in a general hunting district, offering the unique advantage of hunting both Idaho and Montana. Although nestled in the Beaverhead Mountains and surrounded by endless public land, the Elk Canyon Ranch is not off-grid—it offers power, fiber optics, and water from a spring.
The ranch encompasses 1,273+/- deeded acres of timber and pasture and is protected by a conservation easement, preserving its open spaces, wildlife habitat, and scenic beauty for generations to come. In addition, the property boasts 2.5+/- miles of Nip and Tuck Creek for trout fishing and four ponds throughout.
Within a short 30+/- minute drive, you’ll find the Lemhi River in Idaho or Clark Canyon Reservoir in Montana—the origin of the Beaverhead River and end of the Red Rock River. A 40+ minute drive brings you to the historic ghost town of Bannack, while less than an hour delivers you to Jackson or Elk Horn Hot Springs. For convenience, Leadore, Idaho offers basic amenities within 30 minutes, and Dillon, Montana provides expanded services just 50+ minutes away.
End-of-road privacy, plentiful water, abundant feed sources, and extensive public land access make this the ultimate elk hunting property. It is the unmatched seclusion and protected landscape of the Elk Canyon Ranch that truly separates it from the pack.
Lot/land
$4,450,000
31420 Highway 324, Dillon, MT 59725
--beds
--baths
1,273.93Acres
Unimproved Land, Farm
Built in 1993
1,273.93 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,121/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Plentiful waterAbundant feed sourcesEnd-of-road privacyExtensive public land accessFour ponds throughout
- 826 days |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chance Bernall 406-683-2234,
Beaverhead Home and Ranch RE,
Vinny Delgado 406-253-0507,
Fay Ranches
Source: Big Sky Country MLS,MLS#: 390438Originating MLS: Big Sky Country MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Heating
- Propane, Wood
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Wood Burning Stove
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,968
- Total interior livable area: 3,968 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Meadow, Mountain(s), Pond, Rural, River, Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Pond,River,Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek, Pond
Lot
- Size: 1,273.93 Acres
- Features: Adjacent To Public Land, Level, Meadow, Pasture, Ranch, Trees
- Topography: Level,Mountainous,Sloping
- Residential vegetation: Grassed, Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional parcels included: 401752
- Parcel number: 0000501752
- Zoning description: Call Listing Agent for Details
- Special conditions: None
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Fiber Optic Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dillon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,121/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $39,886
- Annual tax amount: $2,862
- Date on market: 4/1/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 787 days
- Listing terms: Cash,3rd Party Financing
- Ownership: Full
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,450,000$1,121/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #390438 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2026 | Contingent | $4,450,000$1,121/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #390438 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Price change | $4,450,000-18.3%$1,121/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #390438 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2025 | Price change | $5,450,000-14.4%$1,373/sqft |
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| 9/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $6,365,000$1,604/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #390448 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2024 | Pending sale | $6,365,000$1,604/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #390438 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $6,365,000+98.9%$1,604/sqft |
Source: Big Sky Country MLS #390438 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2022 | Sold | -- |
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| 8/30/2022 | Pending sale | $3,200,000$806/sqft |
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| 5/12/2022 | Listed for sale | $3,200,000$806/sqft |
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| 4/29/2022 | Contingent | $3,200,000$806/sqft |
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| 3/30/2022 | Price change | $3,200,000-8.6%$806/sqft |
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| 1/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $3,500,000$882/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121 +21.1% | $39,886 -24% |
| 2024 | $100 | $52,507 -89.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $481,744 +43.7% |
| 2022 | $1,883 +0.4% | $335,175 |
| 2021 | $1,875 +0.5% | $335,175 +9.8% |
| 2020 | $1,865 -1.5% | $305,397 |
| 2019 | $1,894 +6.9% | $305,397 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $1,772 | $287,683 |
| 2017 | -- | $287,683 -2.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $293,779 |
| 2015 | -- | $293,779 +59.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $184,411 +1.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $180,888 +2.2% |
| 2012 | $1,656 | $177,065 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 59725
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAGrant SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 14.8 mi
- 6/10Beaverhead County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 40.1 mi
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- Montana
- Beaverhead County
- Dillon
- 59725
- 31420 Highway 324