Mill Iron Livestock Ranch is located near the Bluebird Trail in Charlie Russell country, and is proudly operated by the 3rd, 4th, and 5th generations of the Holzer family. This picturesque property is also home to one of the oldest cattle brands in Montana!

Mill Iron is a cattle ranch, raising some hay for livestock consumption. Currently, due to drought, cattle numbers are decreased, leaving more area to roam. Deer (usually plentiful, but not likely to satisfy a trophy hunter), some antelope, various game birds, and varmints make the ranch their home.

Some areas of the ranch provide rough terrain for good hiking and great vistas. We’re on the prairie, but 45 minutes will put you in any one of 5 different mountain ranges.

Our ranch features a gravel pile that makes the perfect shooting range up to about 700 yards. Make sure to bring your own targets!

Currently, we do not provide lodging, but campers and tents are welcome. The nice little town of Stanford is 14 miles west of our ranch headquarters, with a motel, 2 bar/restaurants, a deli, a laundromat, and 3 unique gift shops. Lewistown is 42 miles east of our headquarters.

The ranch is 14 miles from Highway 87 and 80 miles from Interstate 15 in Great Falls, providing convenient access for guests driving from near or far.

We do have plans to offer lodging in the near future. Hookups will be available for generators if you want to use your own power. 

This family shares a passion to improve soil health, resulting in plant vigor, which improves livestock production and creates an enduring family legacy. We respect the land and expect our guests to do the same while you enjoy our piece of “God’s Country”!