Gallatin Reserve
Listing Price:
$1,900,000
With its half-mile of East Gallatin River frontage, peaceful seclusion, great fishing, abundant wildlife, and convenience to Bozeman—Gallatin Reserve is a rare piece of Gallatin Valley dream property.
Located in the northeast part of the valley, you’ll think you’ve landed in a private wildlife sanctuary as soon as you turn onto the private access road and leave the rest of the world behind. Bald eagles are a common sight and nest in nearby cottonwood trees. Sandhill cranes, wild turkeys, hawks, and owls also nest nearby. Deer, pheasants, ducks, and geese are plentiful, and you might also see badgers, foxes, coyotes, and other wildlife as you make your way home. An approved and installed septic system makes this spot ready to build your dream home by the river. There are currently no other parcels available with this much river so close to Bozeman.
Gallatin Reserve is 67.88 acres of wonderful, natural privacy. This seclusion is created by the East Gallatin River and stands of mature cottonwoods on one side, a reclaimed railroad berm planted with spruce trees on the other side, and more spruce trees plus private, large-acreage lands to the northwest. The acres that are not wetland, river corridor, and wildlife habitat are freshly planted into alfalfa and native grasses for hay production, horse pasture, and additional wildlife benefits.
The East Gallatin River forms the eastern boundary of the Gallatin Reserve. You’ll be able to pull on your waders, grab your rod on the way out the door, and walk down to the river for a satisfying, aesthetic—and exciting—fly fishing experience. The East Gallatin is a tributary to the Gallatin River, which flows into the Missouri. Your half mile of river holds large brown trout and rainbows in a classic riffle, run, and pool fishery. With a little patience, these wild trout fall hard for dry flies, streamers, and nymphs. Fish average twelve to sixteen inches, with trophies hitting up to ten pounds.
The water is too small to be floated, so you are likely to have mainly wildlife for company when you fish your stretch of river. Thanks to the limited stream access, excellent fishing, and privacy, President Obama was introduced to fly-fishing here during a 2009 visit to the state. Even a beginner can have fun.
A septic system rated for a five-bedroom house has been installed near the approximate center of the property and could service a house on the site of your choice. A new road-grade gravel driveway was constructed in 2009.
Some of the best pheasant hunting in the valley is right here at Gallatin Reserve, which adjoins land where birds are released annually. Hungarian partridge (“huns”) are common on the property as well, and waterfowling for ducks and geese is superb. Gallatin Reserve lies in a weapons-restricted area, meaning rifles are not allowed for big game, but it’s a private paradise for those who like to hunt trophy whitetails with a bow or shotgun.
* Owner is a licensed Montana real estate agent.