10393 Trapper Creek Rd Melrose, MT 59743

This exceptional 12.85-acre property in Melrose, Montana (zip code 59743), borders the Beaverhead-Deer Lodge National Forest, offering unparalleled access to outdoor recreation. The land features stunning mountain views, a seasonal creek, and abundant wildlife including elk and deer. A cleared area near the National Forest provides an ideal building site or camping location. An older fifth-wheel camper is included. Access is via an unmaintained county road, approximately 6 miles from a relatively good gravel road (8 miles from Melrose). Nearby attractions include Trapper Lake (1.5 miles), the Big Hole River, and the Beaverhead River, providing excellent fishing opportunities. The area boasts rich mining history and numerous hiking trails. The property's high elevation (8200 feet) makes it ideal for summer and fall recreational use. Melrose offers basic amenities (fuel, food), while Dillon (46 miles) and Butte (50 miles, with an airport) provide more extensive services. Hunting opportunities for elk and deer are plentiful in Hunting District 331. This unique property presents a rare chance to own a piece of Montana's breathtaking wilderness. Note: The road to the property is rough and unsuitable for all vehicles. This is recreational property, not suitable for year-round living.