A historic guest ranch experience on Montana’s Judith River

Explore the surrounding area of the Judith River Headwaters and the Little Belt Mountains during your Montana dude ranch vacation. Ride where Charlie Russell once rode.

SUMMER 2026 SEASON: MAY 24 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2026

Horses run to pasture at the historic Circle Bar Guest Ranch in Montana.

A rider tacks up his horse at the Circle Bar Ranch, a Montana dude ranch.

Historic cabin dude ranch accommodations in Montana at the Circle Bar Ranch.

A horse stands in the corral at the Circle Bar Guest Ranch.

Montana horseback riding at the Circle Bar Guest Ranch.

A herd of horses at the Circle Bar Ranch in Montana.

Dude ranch guests ride through Montana forests at the Circle Bar Guest Ranch.

The Judith River runs along the perimeter of the Circle Bar Guest Ranch in Montana.

Entrance to the Circle Bar Guest Ranch in Utica, Montana.

Breakfast ride on Porcupine Ridge at the Circle Bar Guest Ranch, a Montana dude ranch.

Relaxing in Big Sky Country at the Circle Bar Ranch during a dude ranch vacation.

Learning how to rope at the Circle Bar Guest Ranch, a Montana dude ranch.

Judith River views from the Sheepherder Cabin at the Circle Bar Guest Ranch.

The Judith River runs behind the historic guest cabins at the Circle Bar Guest Ranch.

A herd of horses runs through a field in central Montana at the Circle Bar Guest Ranch.

At the Circle Bar Ranch, kids look at horses in the corral during their family dude ranch vacation.

Nestled along the Judith River…

The Circle Bar Guest Ranch is a historic guest ranch that dates back to the 1800s in central Montana. At 5000 feet in elevation, the Circle Bar Ranch enjoys the best of Montana’s weather with a host of activities for your family and friends to enjoy during your dude ranch vacation!

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Cozy Montana dude ranch accommodations at the Circle Bar Ranch in Montana.

Lodging

The Circle Bar offers lodge rooms and nine individual historic cabins for guests, in addition to the Ranch House for larger families or groups all set along Montana’s Judith River.

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Montana dude ranch guests cross a river on horseback at the Circle Bar Ranch.

Adventures

From horseback riding and hiking to archery and shooting, the Circle Bar Guest Ranch has activities for the whole family to enjoy during your Montana dude ranch vacation.

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Summer Specials & Packages

The Cowboy Way

SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2026

Join us for a six-night exclusive horsemanship workshop and retreat with the team at the Circle Bar Ranch. During this special program, led by True Ranch Collection’s Chief of Ranch Operations and lifelong dude rancher, Ted Harvey, you’ll improve your horsemanship skills in and out of the saddle with guided instructional rides, and time spent in the arena and corral.

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Big Sky Cowgirls

SEPTEMBER 6-12, 2026

Escape to the mountains for a special ladies’ program at the Circle Bar Guest Ranch. At 5000’, the Circle Bar features some of the best of Montana’s summer weather. Meet new friends, adventure on horseback, learn new skills and relax in the fresh mountain air.

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Buckaroo Kids' Program

If you are looking for a great place to vacation with your kids this summer, look no further than the Circle Bar Guest Ranch. Our Buckaroo Kids’ Program makes the Circle Bar the perfect place to disconnect from devices and reconnect with your family.

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