Sunrise-to-sunset views await on just over 20 acres in Ponderosa Pines. Perched high on a ridge, this private and secluded property offers expansive views in both directions, providing the perfect setting to enjoy breathtaking sunrises, vibrant sunsets, and storms rolling across the valley. Raw, wild, and off-grid, this property offers plenty of room to explore, unwind, or create your own recreational getaway. Enjoy pitch-black night skies filled with stars, abundant wildlife, and access to surrounding public lands for hunting, hiking, and exploring. Missouri River fishing access is approximately 30 minutes away. Most property owners in the area utilize solar, propane, or wind power and either haul water or collect rainwater. A Rural Improvement District assessment of approximately $380 per year is already included in the property taxes and helps maintain subdivision roads. Lightning Ridge Trail is maintained by property owners. With just over 20 acres, the property qualifies for agricultural tax status, helping keep annual holding costs low. Feel miles away from it all while remaining approximately 45 minutes from I-90 at Logan and just over an hour from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. Bring your ATVs, 4x4s, and your Montana dreams—this is your opportunity to create your own private escape with endless possibilities. Property is in hunting district of 312.
Directions reference: Clarkston Rd, Pole Gulch, Round Pole, Skyline, Lightning Ridge Trail (alternate route via Spring Valley Rd). Use OnX Maps for navigation
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Unimproved land parcel
Located in the Ponderosa Pines subdivision
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Horses allowed
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Sunrise-to-Sunset Views on just over 20 acres, about 29 miles from Three Forks, in Ponderosa Pines. Set high on a ridge, this private property offers wide-open views to the east and west—ideal for taking in sunrises, sunsets, and storms rolling across the valley. The land is raw, wild, and off-grid, with plenty of room to explore or create a true recreational getaway. Night skies are pitch black, wildlife is abundant, and public land in the surrounding area provides opportunities for hunting, hiking, and exploring. Missouri River fishing access is approximately 30 minutes away. Most property owners in the area rely on solar, propane, or wind power and haul water or collect rainwater. A Rural Improvement District assessment of approximately $380 per year, already included in the property taxes, helps maintain subdivision roads. Lightning Ridge Trail is maintained by property owners. At just over 20 acres, the property qualifies for agricultural tax status, helping keep holding costs low. You’ll feel a world away while remaining approximately 45 minutes from I-90 at Logan and just over an hour from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. Bring your ATVs, 4x4s, and Montana plans—the possibilities are wide open.
MRMLS #30075993
Aug 13, 2026
Sold
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Aug 11, 2026
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Jul 31, 2026
Listed
$60,000
Sunrise-to-Sunset Views on just over 20 acres in Ponderosa Pines. Set high on a ridge, this private property offers wide-open views to the east and west—ideal for taking in sunrises, sunsets, and storms rolling across the valley. The land is raw, wild, and off-grid, with plenty of room to explore or create a true recreational getaway. Night skies are pitch black, wildlife is abundant, and public land in the surrounding area provides opportunities for hunting, hiking, and exploring. Missouri River fishing access is approximately 30 minutes away. Most property owners in the area rely on solar, propane, or wind power and haul water or collect rainwater. A Rural Improvement District assessment of approximately $380 per year, already included in the property taxes, helps maintain subdivision roads. Lightning Ridge Trail is maintained by property owners. At just over 20 acres, the property qualifies for agricultural tax status, helping keep holding costs low. You’ll feel a world away while remaining approximately 45 minutes from I-90 at Logan and just over an hour from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. Bring your ATVs, 4x4s, and Montana plans—the possibilities are wide open.
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Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2025.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
11% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 82° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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