0 Belly Acres, Havre, MT 59501 - Hill County

Beaver Creek originates in the Bears Paw Mountains 20 miles south of Havre and gracefully meanders through the lower section of this versatile and unique property located in north central Montana. Nestled at the end of a short gravel road, the site provides privacy from the rest of the busy world, ensured by state land and historic Fort Assinniboine along the entire south and west sides. Across the creek and a mile to the southwest, history echoes through the 130-year-old buildings and parade grounds where the Montana State University agricultural experimental station now lies. Artifacts left behind by soldiers frequently surface in the creek or hide along the banks like a hidden treasure. Six generations of the sellers family has spent their summer days in the creek floating and treasure hunting a wall full of their findings will remain with the property.

The Possibilities

Historically, this tranquil expanse has served as a cherished site to escape life in town as a private family campground. Over the last 75 years, the owners have spent countless hours working with tractors, skid steers, and other equipment to clear the brush and dead trees from the land. The property was plowed, disked, and leveled to allow the planting of native grasses that are easily maintained and mowed. Thirty years ago, the property underwent a major upgrade to the infrastructure. First, a new water well was drilled and developed. Because it was an artesian flowing well, a well house was required to be built over the top to prevent freezing in the winter months. Six separate home run 2 water lines were trenched at 6 feet deep, each connected to a manifold attached to the well inside the well house with four lines going north and two lines south. One of the two southbound lines travels to the cabin and two RV hookups in the original campground next to the cabin. The second line goes to a future building site for an elevated house or wedding venue building adjoining this campground and park area that has the creek on three sides of it. The four water lines going north supply: 1) the upper home build site with its own RV hook up; 2) the four-yard hydrants and curb stops for the one acre of underground sprinkler systems that water the upper lawns. One of the yard hydrants is paired with an RV dump station next to the road that has never been utilized; 3) Going to a hydrant and curb stop on an upper build site for a shop of whatever building one might want to put on this one acre elevated area; 4) Continues further west to supply the rustic barn and corral area stopping at another yard hydrant and sprinkler curb stop. Lens 3 and 4 are accompanied by the low voltage sprinkler control wires that are run to the sprinklers control computer in the well house.

Abundant Water

Beaver Creek provides a variety of activities, including floating, recreational play, and fishing. The banks have been developed to facilitate walking along the water's edge, and the surrounding shrubs and bushes have been trimmed to enhance access to the sparkling waters. Additionally, the property features an artesian flowing well and a comprehensive 2-inch water distribution system. Underground sprinklers ensure the property remains well-irrigated and verdant.

Dream Home Site

Build your dream home alongside the heated workshop and plant a self-sustaining garden and a shelter belt for added privacy. The home site is equipped with a septic tank and drain field for convenience. Furthermore, the property includes three separate 200 amp underground electrical systems, a free farm tap natural gas system, and an underground phone line leading to the workshop area. The driveway is illuminated and fitted for an electric gate setup.

Recreation

For recreational enthusiasts, the property allows for easy access to nearby Bears Paw Mountains for camping and fishing with your RV or boat. On the foothills of the mountains is Hill County Beaver Creek Park, the largest county park in the United States, covering over 10,000 acres and framing 17 miles of Secondary Highway 234. There are over 100 rustic campgrounds and picnic areas to enjoy in Beaver Creek Park.

Versatile, affordable, and multifarious, this property has it all! Enjoy cherished moments fishing in the creek or relishing the serene country lifestyle, perhaps alongside a horse or two. Embrace the Montana lifestyle and seize the opportunity to own this remarkable recreational paradise!

Local Area

Havre has it! Havre, Montana is the county seat of Hill County and is the 8th largest city in Montana. As the center of Montanas Hi-line, Havre is the retail and business hub of the area with a nice downtown area complete with restored buildings. Although it is mostly a rural agricultural community, the city offers many cultural draws such as concerts, live theatre, museums, shops, galleries, numerous sporting activities, and more. Havre is home to the only college in the Hi-line area, the University of Montana Northern. There is also a wide array of recreational activities ranging from skiing at the Bear Paws Ski area, hunting the Bear Paw Mountains for elk and deer, or fishing for trout in Beaver Creek, Bear Paw Reservoir, or the Milk River. If you are up for a short ride, Fresno Reservoir is 15 miles northeast of town and is excellent for catching Northern Pike.

Area Attractions

Bears Paws Mountains

There is also a wide array of recreational activities ranging from skiing at the Bear Paws Ski area, hunting the Bear Paw Mountains for elk and deer, or fishing for trout in Beaver Creek or the Bear Paw Reservoir. Hike, camp, float, or enjoy the scenic drive.

Hi-line Hunting and Fishing

Hill County claims a portion of the Golden Triangle, an area known for its robust grain production. The rolling fields provide cover and habitat for upland game birds, pheasant, Hungarian Partridge, and waterfowl. Montanans flock to the Hi-Line in the fall for its quality bird-hunting opportunities. In addition to the bird hunting, big game hunting in this area attracts locals and tourists from afar looking to take down a trophy white-tailed or mule deer or elk. The Bears Paw offers world-class elk hunting, but you will have to put in for a tag as it is only a special draw for this area. The Bears Paw was formed by volcanic activity 50 million years ago.

Fishing on the Hi-Line attracts anglers looking to enjoy a wide variety of bodies of water and species. The Milk River flows through the open prairies and is a wonderful place to achieve serene solitude. It is by and large a warm-water fishing river where Smallmouth Bass are abundant. Catfish, Sturgeon, Whitefish, and Pike are also common in these waters. The Milk River makes for a perfect floating river for kayaks and canoes. Check out these other local areas that are well known for reeling in various fish species: Reser Reservoir, Bailey Reservoir, Ross Reservoir, Fresno Reservoir, and Beaver Creek Park. Reser Reservoir is best known for catching Big Bass. Large trout can be found roaming the waters as well. Looking for a place where kiddos can count on being entertained by a frequent tug on their lines? Bailey Reservoir is a great spot because something is always biting here. For a Cutthroat Trout haven, check out Ross Reservoir; it is a fly fishermans paradise. If its Walleye that you want, stop at Fresno Reservoir. It is one of Montanas number one warm-water fisheries. The Milk River feeds into this reservoir. Lastly, Beaver Creek Park is known as the mountains in the prairie. The lake is a no-wake lake and provides excellent fishing.

Charles M Russell National Wildlife Refuge

The CMR National Wildlife Refuge displays badlands, cottonwood river bottoms, forested coulees, and sprawling prairies. The Refuge provides over one million acres of public land for fishing, hiking, hunting, camping, bird-watching, and other outdoor activities. The area spans about 125 miles along the Missouri River, from the Fort Peck Dam west to the boundary with the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. If youre looking to observe game in its natural habitat, this refuge shall reward you. It is the second-largest refuge in the continental US. In September and October, locals and tourists from all over gather to watch the bull elk bugle and battle for the cows attention at Slippery Ann Wildlife Viewing Area. Miles of parked cars can be seen while people sit on lawn chairs and watch for hours the wild display of the elk present. Herds of deer, red foxes, and coyotes can also be observed. Bird watchers can delight in spying mountain bluebirds and black-capped chickadees. Osprey, spotted sandpipers, and white pelicans can be found along the coast of the reservoir.

Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs

Soak in the only hot springs in the northern tier of Montana. Coming from a 3,200-foot deep well, 900 gallons of 108-degree water pumps through per minute to continuously heat a natural and chemical-free pool. The spring water contains beneficial minerals such as silica, sulfate, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and iron all advantageous for healing and health.

The Milk River

Forty-one different species of fish swim in the milky waters of the Milk River. One of prominence is the Channel Catfish. On May 8, 1805, the first tourists to this region, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, camped at the confluence of the Milk and Missouri rivers, about 18 miles southeast of present-day Glasgow. After exploring the river, Lewis called it Milk River because of its color resembling that of a cup of tea admixture of a tablespoon full of milk.