Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site

A front view of the ranch house.
The front portion of the ranch house was originally built by Canadian fur trader Johnny Grant in 1862.
A view of the rear of the ranch house.
The rear portion of the ranch house was an addition put on by Conrad Kohrs in 1891.
Deer Lodge Mountain rises up over the pastures of Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site.
Deer Lodge Mountain, and the rest of the Flint Creek Range, directly influence the weather in the valley below.
Fenced green pasture in front, 3 ranch buildings across center, blue sky with large white clouds.
Many people are surprised by the first glimpse of the historic ranch buildings.
Herd of cattle moving from back right to front left in front of historic buildings
The ranch cattle herd contains Hereford, Shorthorn and Texas Longhorn, which were popular breeds during the Open Range Cattle Era
Historic buildings surround fenced pasture, cattle being moved by cowboy on horseback toward viewer.
The American Cowboy developed during the Open Range Era and became a cultural icon.
Photos: National Park Service

About Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site

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 preserves these symbols and commemorates the role of cattlemen in American history.

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationNational Historic Site
Park State / Territory MembershipMontana
Current Alerts0
Visitor Centers1
Campgrounds0
Things To Do1

Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

Spring: Temperatures can fluctuate greatly. Sub-freezing temperatures in the morning can give way to mild days. Snow in early spring, rain in late season. Summer: Temperatures can average 70-80 F, but can reach highs of 100 F. Rain rare. Dry and hot. Fall: Temperatures can fluctuate greatly. Sub-freezing mornings can…

NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: Montana. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

Operating Hours

Hours for the main historic area of Grant-Kohrs Ranch, the Visitor Center and Interpretive Ranger programs.

Friday9:00AM - 4:30PM
Monday9:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday9:00AM - 4:30PM
Sunday9:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday9:00AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday9:00AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday9:00AM - 4:30PM

Activities

Arts and CultureFishingFreshwater FishingFly FishingGuided ToursHikingFront-Country HikingLiving HistoryJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatching

Getting There

Arriving from the east: Take Interstate 90, exit 187. Drive through town, approximately 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Grant Circle and enter the park. Arriving from the west: Take Interstate 90, exit 184. Turn right. Drive approximately 3/4 of a mile. Turn right on to Grant Circle and enter the park.

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Contact & Address

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

NPS-Listed Address251 Grant Circle, Deer Lodge, MT, 59722

Topics & Themes

Farming and AgricultureRanchesAnimalsBirds

Things To Do

Park Store

Park Store

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Visitor Centers

Visitor Center at Grant-Kohrs Ranch

Located just on the west end of the main parking lot, the visitor center can provide you with program information, park pamphlets, area information, and…

Nearby Cities for Trip Planning

These cities are ordered by straight-line distance from the NPS reference coordinate. They are comparison starting points, not official park gateways or road-distance estimates. Trails and other distributed units may extend far beyond this reference point.

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