Summer Star Ranch
Summer Star Ranch
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9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
Montana’s cowboys and cowgirls spend most of their time on horseback, and no trip to Montana would be complete without a trail ride! While on trail, along with our breathtaking mountain views, you may see black bear, elk, whitetail and mule deer, antelope, bighorn sheep and mountain goats which roam freely in this wilderness area. Enjoy Montana’s “Big Sky” as you can only experience on horseback.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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  • Dawn Holzer
    Minneapolis, Minnesota2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic ATV Tour!
    Took my son to ATV tour for his 19th birthday. It was amazing, beautiful views and fantastic tour guide. We took a 45 mile 5 hour ride, we were able to stop and take pictures whenever we wanted to. And had a few scheduled stops on the trail and the ranch supplied yummy snacks and cold drinks during the ride. Ended up costing about $500. For 5+ hours of family time with no phone and fresh air in a gorgeous setting for Mom and Son PRICELESS!
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 30 October 2023
  • lisa l
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    ATV Tours - a Must!!
    My family and I went to Summer Star Ranch back in May 2023 and we did the ATV tour. It was so much fun! The views were amazing and it was a great experience for everybody. I highly recommend you add this to your list!!!
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 24 March 2024
  • Loren L
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    10/10!
    The ATV tour at summer star ranch was incredible! Went with my fiance and 2 other family members. Starr and Matt ensured we all felt safe and comfortable. Most importantly though, the views were INSANE! We all agreed this was one of the top highlights of our whole trip. Highly recommend to all!
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 24 March 2024
  • Nancy C
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A peaceful horseback ride
    A wonderful time at the ranch! What a beautiful horseback ride with family during our trip to Montana. Greeted upon arrival by friendly faces, we soon were all saddled and off out into the beautiful countryside. So peaceful and serene. Wildlife abundant along the trail. The Percheron horses were calm and well cared for.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 11 June 2024
  • Stephanie F
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing views
    Just an amazing experience, Absolutely beautiful. Me and my husband did a 2 hour atv ride and we will definitely be telling anyone coming out this way about this place. Rob was exceptional, and knowledgeable. We loved that snacks and cold beverages were available for us.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 July 2024
  • Makaela L
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    UTV Tour
    Would 100/10 recommend Summer Star! We did a UTV ride (2 hour) and honestly wish we went longer. Well worth the time and money. Amazing family with a great hospitality welcome to the ranch. The views were breath taking! Go visit Summer Star Ranch!!
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 25 July 2024
  • Ira D
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The best experience ever❣️
    It was the best day of my life! I've never felt so comfortable with people I saw for the first time. A very nice couple, the husband has a good sense of humor, helped me figure out how to control the ATV, even drove with me a little. I advise everyone to visit this place❤️❤️❤️ 10000% I will go back there again because it's worth it!! ⛰️❣️❣️❣️❣️
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 16 August 2024
  • makenzie m
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Honeymoon Stop
    We stopped here to break up our ride from Glacier to Yellowstone and it was great! We did a UTV ride and the scenery was incredible. You can tell the owners love their property and love what they do. They have so much knowledge about the area. They even gave us find a place to find moose in Yellowstone (and it worked!). The property is pristine, we only wish we knew that they have cabins prior to booking cause we would have loved to stay!
    I’m so glad you saw a moose!!!! Woohoo! And thank you for a wonderful review! Hope to have you back again 💕
    Written 2 September 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 28 August 2024
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Kara S
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
We had the most wonderful experience! Starr, Matt and Robbie were extremely communicative, accommodating, and the scenery and ranch were breathtaking. The ATV and horseback rides were the highlight of the trip. Best I have ever experienced and I have traveled to many places. The ATV ride was absolutely thrilling. The horses are extremely well taken care of and beautiful. Starr and Matt run a top notch ranch and its evident they pour their hearts into it! Cant wait to go back.
Written 19 July 2023
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Jill R
Blue Springs, MO2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
We stayed in the Glamping tent and Matt took us on horseback to a perfect spot to celebrate my moms life. It was nothing short of amazing. The tent has an indoor bathroom with a fan and spa shower. The fridge is a mini fridge so we bought a cooler in town to use as we stayed several days. I can’t say enough great things about the Summer Star Ranch! So peaceful and secluded yet with all the amenities. Cell service with AT&T was pretty good in the tent and I believe Verizon has good coverage if you have to have it. If not, enjoy the peace and beauty the incredible hosts are willing to share!
Written 9 August 2023
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It was our pleasure to host you and we hope to have you back again!!!
Written 10 August 2023
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Hannah G
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
My sister and I did a trail ride with Summer Star Ranch and it was fantastic. The owners made us feel comfortable right away, introduced us to the horses and their personalities, and even took pictures to share with us while enroute. The ride was gorgeous and we would definitely recommend it as a fun outing and chance to get fresh air and some trotting in!
Written 22 April 2020
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Mary P
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
Our horseback riding experience at Summer Star Ranch in July was greatly enjoyed by the three of us. I took my daughter and granddaughter to the ranch to do something together by embracing the breathtaking beauty of Montana. I highly recommend this trail ride experience to anyone whether you live in Montana or not. Thank you Matt and Starr, you both have excellent horse skills and we enjoyed talking with you about your business.
Written 7 August 2022
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Amanda F
New York City, NY26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023
We had the absolute best time riding around on ATVs with the Summer Star Ranch crew! Massive thank you to Robbie for showing us around all the incredible sights. 3 of us were beginners and they clearly showed us the ropes and made us feel comfortable. It was the highlight of the trip! Matt and Star are truly wonderful hosts and even shared tips and recommendations for other spots around Helena and Yellowstone. We're so thankful for the exciting and stunning afternoon adventure!
Written 27 August 2023
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Stephanie F
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Couples
Just an amazing experience, Absolutely beautiful. Me and my husband did a 2 hour atv ride and we will definitely be telling anyone coming out this way about this place. Rob was exceptional, and knowledgeable. We loved that snacks and cold beverages were available for us.
Written 25 July 2024
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Hillary M
Hoboken, NJ4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
I stayed at Summer Star Ranch with my boyfriend for 3 days and we had the best time. Starr and Matt were the best hosts! We stayed in both the cabin and the glamping tent, and both were the perfect mix of outdoor and luxury. The cabin had the cutest wraparound porch that had a perfect view of the horses and the Montana sky. I took The glamping tent was secluded and had a beautiful spa shower as well as an outdoor shower.

Matt and Starr took us on a trail ride which was great! They knew I had some apprehension to getting on a horse but they were really calming and let me take my time. This turned out to be one of my favorite parts of the trip!

I highly recommend Summer Star Ranch to anyone and everyone. We will definitely be back!
Written 19 August 2021
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KayDe
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
Absolutely wonderful experience. Staff was friendly, helpful and a blast to be around. They thought of everything and had exceptional customer service. The horses were beautiful, well mannered and very easy to ride. The cost was very affordable and the scenery was breathtaking. They made our anniversary everything we could have hoped for. We will be visiting again!
Written 7 July 2020
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Ira D
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Friends
It was the best day of my life! I've never felt so comfortable with people I saw for the first time. A very nice couple, the husband has a good sense of humor, helped me figure out how to control the ATV, even drove with me a little. I advise everyone to visit this place❤️❤️❤️ 10000% I will go back there again because it's worth it!! ⛰️❣️❣️❣️❣️
Written 16 August 2024
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Kelley M
19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020
Matt and Starr are great host. We stayed in the glamping tent, very nice and clean....Horse back riding was fantastic. It was my daughter's first time riding a horse, she loved it. She got to ride Doc, who was a very sweet horse. Would totally go back and do another ride with them in the future. Thank you for your hospitality.
Written 5 September 2020
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