1805 River Ranch

1805 River Ranch draws its name from the summer of 1805, when the Lewis & Clark Expedition worked its way up the Jefferson River corridor. In one of Lewis’s entries, he notes passing a “point of rock on the starboard side” before the party “encamped on a small island”—a quiet marker of how the ranches' corridor carries the earliest chapters of the West. Today, that history is paired with a rare combination of live water, privacy, and a turnkey legacy ranch setting.

Set in the lower Jefferson River Valley near Three Forks, Montana, the ranch totals approximately 194± deeded acres with about 1.5 miles of live water (roughly 0.75 miles of Jefferson River frontage and an additional 0.75 miles along a parallel side channel). That water presence, paired with productive riparian cover, creates reliable fishing, a strong waterfowl and wildlife corridor, and a sense of seclusion that is hard to replicate this close to Bozeman.

A complete, controlled package: a legacy river property in two separate legal parcels, unencumbered by covenants, restrictions, or conservation easements—creating exceptional flexibility for future use and planning. High-quality, move-in-ready improvements with river frontage, a trout-stocked pond, and a riparian sanctuary with widening mountain views combine to deliver immediate enjoyment and day-one confidence.

With easy access to Three Forks, Bozeman, and nearby amenities, the property balances seclusion with convenience. Whether envisioned as a private retreat, equestrian base, or multi-generational holding, it offers enduring value in one of Southwest Montana’s most historically rich and naturally compelling river valleys available today on the market now.