Lot 1, COS 798891-TR, Ravalli County, 0.13 acres

DIRECTIONS TO SITE:  From Darby, head south on US Hwy 93, continue on MT Hwy 473 to Painted Rocks Dam.  Cross over Painted Rocks Dam to Blue Joint Road area. Situated on the western shore of Painted Rocks Reservoir, located under an hour from Darby, MT.

  • 0.13+ acres
  • 967 square foot, 2 room cabin
  • Nominated by the current Lessee
For more information call Josh Gilstrap at 406-444-6692 or email jgilstrap@mt.gov

Auction Details

  • Date: Friday May 2, 2025
  • Time: 11:00 AM
  • Location: USFS Bitterroot National Forest Supervisors Office, 1801 N. First Street Hamilton, MT 59840
  • Minimum Bid for the land is: $120,000
  • Improvements Value: $135,000
  • Must be present at auction to bid or have designated Power of Attorney present
  • Sold "AS IS"

Open Houses:

Friday, April 4, 2025

From 8:00 AM -11:00 AM 

and

Monday, April 7, 2025

From 8:00 AM -11:00 AM 

Want to Bid at Auction?

Registration Process

Submit the Following:

  1. Bid Deposit: $6,000.00 (Cashiers Check from Montana Bank or Wire)
  2. Complete Bid Deposit Receipt Form
  3. Proof of Funds (reunification letter or proof of cash deposits equal to at least the minimum bid plus improvements value)

Must be received by 5:00 PM Tuesday, April 29, 2025 to:

DNRC Attn: State Water Projects Cabin/Home Site Sales, 1424 Ninth Avenue, PO Box 201601, Helena, MT 59620-1601