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Bear Creek Ranch

15750 US Hwy 2 E, Essex, MT
Bear Creek Ranch
Ranked #1 of 1 Essex B&B and Inns
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New Jersey
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14 reviews 14 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

In June 2012, my husband and I spent a week moving cattle at the Rumney Ranch. Every day, I had a fresh horse and very helpful "cowboys" helping the Jersey folks learn how to move cattle. The Rumney family treated us like honored guests, sharing their family history and wonderful ranch type food (meat from their own grass fed stock).... More

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East Glacier Park
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100 reviews 100 reviews
34 hotel reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

This is a top notch outfit. Count it as a place to stay if planning a trip to Glacier National Forest or the Bob Marshall area. Fishing, Trail rides, cattle drives, excellent stock/horses. Lots to see and do in the area. Easy access from hiway.

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La Crosse, Wisconsin
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

We visited Bear Creek Guest Ranch in July of 2012 and had an absolute wonderful time. We love to visit different areas of our beautiful country but aren't big crowd people. The ranch has cabins which are great for family. Each day started with a hearty breakfast with all the guests at the ranch and during the days did an... More

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Fremont, Nebraska
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2012

My wife and I spent a week at the ranch. Bill and the whole crew were wonderful people and the experience was more than we had ever hoped for. The riding was phenomenal, the breakfasts delicious, and the cabin was quiet and rustic. Highly recommend staying here!

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Athens, Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2012

Great week with great people and Bailey the St, Bernard! Wonderful meals shared in a beautiful dining area with lots of windows to take in the magnificient views. Horseback riding adventures to equal none I have ever experienced before including the grizzly bear! Just minutes from Glacier National Park. You feel like you are living in a postcard. The cabins... More

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Wagoner, Oklahoma
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2012

We had the adventure of a lifetime at Bear Creek Ranch. Bill carefully selected our horses, gave us instruction and advice and then took us out on some the most spectacular county that I have ever seen. Some of the trails were not for the faint of heart, but so worth it. We rode trails for two days, discovering wildlife... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2012 via mobile

We spent one of the most memorable weeks of our lives at Bill Beck's Bear Creek Guest Ranch. Our hosts were exceptionally friendly and welcomed us into their ranch as if we were family. Allison, MeLeiah and Bill went way beyond our expectations to make us feel at home. We started each day with a hearty breakfast, complete with fresh... More

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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2012

I first traveled to Bear Creek Guest Ranch in July of 2011, on a girl’s road trip for Women’s Week, driving from Oklahoma to this remote part of Northwestern Montana. Bill Beck, the proprietor, was an old friend of two of the women on this trip. My first impressions of the ranch were all positive, from the majesty of the... More

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Morristown, New Jersey
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2012

Last summer I went for a "Women in Transition" week at the ranch. It was authentic, gorgeous, breathtaking. Bill Beck gave equestrian instruction some mornings in the ring by the barn...then we would take our assigned horse out on the trails with Bill and his local ranch hand. (who was 17 and gracious and helpful to us all)...Up we rode,... More

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New Jersey
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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011

Had the trip of a life time with Bill Beck and his staff. Along with some other "city slickers" from New Jersey, we spent each day on a different ranch moving cattle. This was the real deal. Although Bear Creek is a very family friendly B&B, I would recommend the cattle drive for adults. We went to bed happy, but... More

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Address: 15750 US Hwy 2 E, Essex, MT
Region: United States > Montana > Essex
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Ranked #1 of 1 B&Bs / Inns in Essex

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