The Long Way
Flathead County
Two horses run through a grassy field with mountains in the background.
Plate I. Horses in pasture, Bear Creek Guest Ranch. From bearcreekguestranch.com
Two riders on horseback travel through a mountainous landscape with a gnarled tree.
Plate II. Horseback riders at Bear Creek Guest Ranch. From visitmt.com
A person lying in a grassy field with horses standing in the background under a blue sky.
Plate III. Relaxing in the field, Bear Creek Guest Ranch. From bearcreekguestranch.com
People ride horses by a lake in a scenic landscape.
Plate IV. Horseback riding, Bear Creek Guest Ranch. From bearcreekguestranch.com

Bear Creek Guest Ranch

Essex, Flathead County, Montana. Bed and breakfast, cabin, dude ranch, guest ranch.

Details

Map. Essex, Flathead County, Montana. Larger map
Where
15750 US Route 2, Essex, MT 15750. Directions
Season
Open season with published cabin rates from June 1 through October.
Getting there
17 miles west of East Glacier; turn at mile marker 192 on Route 2.
Fees
Cabin rates per couple: June 1st-15th $249; June 16th - September 30th $349; October $235; excluding tax; $40 per additional guest; $25 per additional guest under 18y.
Access
Right off Highway 2 near mile marker 192 and visible from the road; no cell service at the ranch, though WiFi covers the property; guest pets not accepted.
Walk-in or reserve
One night's deposit per cabin required at booking, non-refundable; book online or by phone.
Phone
(406) 304 6743
Managed by
Bill, Dusty & Indi Beck.
Established
1933.

Historic ranch on the border of Glacier National Park, situated between the East and West entrances of the park; offers cabin bed-and-breakfast lodging, horseback riding and cattle drives.

Sources

  1. bearcreekguestranch.com
  2. bearcreekguestranch.com/east-glacier-lodging
  3. bearcreekguestranch.com/about
  4. bearcreekguestranch.com/blog
  5. visitmt.com/listing/bear-creek-guest-ranch-26