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Cowboys and Cattlemen

Wide open spaces, the hard-working cowboy, his spirited cow pony, and vast herds of cattle are among the strongest symbols of the American West. Once the headquarters of a 10 million acre cattle empire, Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site is a working cattle ranch that preserves these symbols and commemorates the role of cattlemen in American history.
 
Ranger leading tour of the main ranch house.

Things to Do

Encompassing 1,600 acres, over 80 historic structures, many historic artifacts, and walking trails, there is something for everybody to do at the ranch. Stop at the visitor center to pick up a park brochure, sign up for guided tours of the main ranch house, and find out what other programs are being offered.  
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Young girl practicing roping skills on Woody the sooden steer.

For Kids

There is nothing like being a kid on a ranch. We have a variety of hands-on activities for kids of all ages.
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Virtual exhibit tour.

Virtual Tour

Through museum collection pieces and virtual tours of the ranch the history of cattle ranching in the American West comes to life.
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Roping calves for branding during Western Heritage Days weekend.

Special Events

In addition to our regular summer programs, the park hosts many special events throughout the year.
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Write to

Grant-Kohrs Ranch NHS
266 Warren Lane
Deer Lodge, MT 59722

Phone

Visitor Center (daily)
(406) 846-2070 ext. 250

Headquarters (M-F)
(406) 846-2070 ext. 224

Fax

(406) 846-3962

Climate

Grant-Kohrs Ranch is sheltered from the worst effects of stormy weather by the surrounding mountains. It is classified as semiarid with total annual precipitation averaging 10.6 inches. Summers are pleasant, with warm days and cool nights. Winters are characterized by fluctuating temperatures. Mild winter weather is not unusual and a week or more of consistently cold weather is rare. Spring: 30s - 50s; Summer: 50s - 90s; Fall: 30s - 70s; Winter: Below Zero - 50s
Communities Surrounding Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Deer Lodge, MT (1 min. ) Pop. 3,421
Garrison, MT (10 min. ) Pop. 112
Warm Springs, MT (14 min. )
Avon, MT (25 min. ) Pop. 124
Ramsay, MT (26 min. )
Anaconda, MT (27 min. ) Pop. 9,417
Dutton, MT (27 min. ) Pop. 389
Drummond, MT (27 min. ) Pop. 318
Elliston, MT (35 min. ) Pop. 225
 Butte, MT (36 min. ) Pop. 34,606
Hall, MT (37 min. )
Basin, MT (54 min. ) Pop. 255
Helmville, MT (59 min. )
Philipsburg, MT (1 hr.  0 min. ) Pop. 914
Boulder, MT (1 hr.  6 min. ) Pop. 1,300
Marysville, MT (1 hr.  8 min. )
Jefferson City, MT (1 hr.  15 min. ) Pop. 295
Park City, MT (1 hr.  17 min. ) Pop. 870