Photo: Sweet Grass Ranch

Family ranchWorking ranch

Big Timber, Montana

Sweet Grass Ranch

Big Timber-area family ranch where guests can join cattle moves when ranch work arises.

Ranch work available

Season: Jun 7 – Sep 20
Ages: All ages

What you'll do

Move cattle and practice cutting when ranch work comes up
Early-summer branding with neighboring ranches
Fly fishing, boating, and pack trips

When to go

June 7 to September 20 in 2026
Adults-only weeks in September

Who it's for

All ages; kids join every activity, cattle work included
The youngest get guided pony rides

Good to know

Cattle work is scheduled as needed, so it isn't guaranteed in a given week
No cell service
Sunday arrivals, usually for six or seven nights

Getting there

Bozeman only, one paid van at 3:30 p.m. on Sundays.

Boating
Cattle work
Fly fishing
Horsemanship
Hot tub
Trail riding

Ride for the brand. No branding required.

Brand: UX
Burned on: Left hip on cattle
On record: Montana Department of Livestock brand book (opens in a new tab)To find it:
Physical Cities: Big Timber
Species: Cattle
Location on Animal: Left Hip
Major Character: U
Look for Carroccia, the family that runs the ranch.