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Wyoming Dude Ranch Vacation
Blackwater Creek Ranch


Live Your Dream!
Main Lodge at Blackwater Creek Ranch
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The Carlton Family
Blackwater Creek Ranch
1516 Yellowstone Highway
Cody, WY 82414
1-888-243-1516
307-587-5201


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Reservations
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Deposit
Payment
Closest Airports
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HIGHLIGHTS
Famous For: Family activities, relaxation, close proximity to Yellowstone National Park (and Old Faithful), and a mountain freshwater stream running thru the ranch!
Capacity: 38
Open: May - September
Altitude: 6,400 ft.
Location: 37 miles west of Cody and 15 miles east of Yellowstone National Park
Reservations: 307-587-5201
Rates: Adults: $1450.00
Children: $1200.00 6-17
Minimum Stay: Sun - Sun
Deposit: 30% with reservation
Payment: checks / traveler's checks / cash/visa/mastercard
Closest Airports: Cody, Wyoming or Billings, Montana
Transportation: BWCR provides a free shuttle from Cody airport; shuttle arrangements can be arranged, for a fee, from Billings
Travel Agents: YES
Guest Reviews: Read reviews from travelers who have visited this ranch.

FEATURED AMENITIES
Adults Oriented
      Adult Weeks
Big/Heavy Riders
      200-250 lbs.
Bring Your Own Horse
Children's Programs
      Baby Sitting
      Children's Dining (kids eat together)
      Moderate - Half Day
      Nannies Encouraged
Children's Trail Riding
      5 yrs old
      6 yrs old
      7 yrs old and over
Cigar Friendly
Computer/Email Services
Conference Services
      A/V
      Computer/Email Services
Corporate Groups, Meetings
      Medium (50-100)
      Small (under 50)
Cuisine
      Ranch/Western
      Vegetarian
Dude/Guest Ranches
Email Access
Fishing
      Fly Fishing
            Equipment Available
            Fish on Your Own
            Kids Fly Fishing Program
            Professional Guides & Instruction
            Stream Fishing on Property
            Type of Fish
                  Trout
      Spin Fishing
            Equipment Available
            Instruction Available
            River Fishing on Property
Golf
      Near (within 30 miles)
Handicapped
      Wheelchair Friendly
Hiking
      On Your Own
Historic - National Historic Site
Honeymoon Packages
Horseback Riding
Horsemanship
Horses
      Appaloosa
      Draft
      Paint
      Quarter
      Tennessee Walking
      Thoroughbred
Languages Spoken
      English
Laundry Service
Liquor
      Available
Mountain Biking
Naturalist Guides
Non-Riding Rates
Pack Trips
      Ranch Activity
Rafting
      Nearby (within 30 miles)
Saddle Your Own Horse
Short Stays (1-4 days)
      Always
Smoking Permitted
Swimming Pool
      Heated
White-Water Rafting
Women
      Weeks

LODGING
We are nestled deep in the mountains of the Shoshone Natioanl Forest, right in between Blackwater Creek and the Shoshone river offering a beautiful, peaceful, and private setting. Our capacity is perfectly suited to ensure our guests feel relaxed and right at home, not overwhelmed. Tucked in amongst the trees, our cozy log cabins are true western showcases themselves, each with their own private bath, western decor, and lovely covered porches where you can soak up the sounds of nature! Some of the cabins have fireplaces for those chilly, romantic evenings!

RECREATION
Ranch life at Blackwater is friendly and fun, however there are no "must's" at Blackwater: we're here to make this the Vacation of Your Dreams!

Games and barbecues, cowboy sing-a-longs and other nightly entertainment, hiking and just plain goofing off make this a relaxing, rejuvenating vacation.

Choose your favorite Ranch activities: horseback riding on mountain trails or into nearby meadows, fly fishing on the adjacent Shoshone River (instructors available), or indoor and outdoor recreation. Nearby, our guests can enjoy river rafting on the North Fork of the Shoshone, discovering Historical Cody, western rodeos, or a guided day-trip thru Yellowstone National Park and visit the granddaddy of all geysers,Old Faithful.

FOR CHILDREN
While we believe in activities the whole family can experience together, at Blackwater Creek Ranch we believe that the little cowboy's and cowgirl's should enjoy their ranch experince like the adult's do. From fly fishing excursions to billiard tournaments, dance lessons and our World-Famous Duck Race, to the Guest Rodeo and Talent Show...we've got it all!

At Blackwater Creek Ranch, we're proud of our family-oriented activity schedule, all designed to give our guests (young AND old) the chance to Live Their Dreams!

FOOD/LIQUOR
Blackwater Creek Ranch is one of the only ranches in the area with a full liquor license. Meals are served in our beautiful and spacious lodge, where we offer a variety of ranch-style cooking guaranteed to suit every appetite! Special dietary needs can be addressed with advance notification.

BUSINESS/MEETINGS
For groups up to 40, Blackwater Means Business, too! Our meeting facilities can handle your retreat, business meeting or seminar, and when combined with the invigorating mountain air and wide variety of activities available, makes for an unforgettable escape from the daily grind. Fax, phone, and e-mail connectivity available.

REGION/CUSTOMS
Blackwater Creek Ranch, situated at 6,400 feet in the tall mountain pines, offers a relatively mild climate during the summer season.

Nearby Cody, Wyoming offers a wide variety of old west historical sites and museums, and our ranchers spend a day in Cody touring some of these attractions.

We also spend an evening at the World-Famous Cody Night Rodeo, where even the kids get to have some fun!

Finally, our proximity to Yellowstone affords our guests with an unequalled all-day guided tour through America's first National Park.

HISTORY/HOSTS
Situated in one the most beautiful settings in the Shoshone National Forest and just minutes from Yellowstone National Park lies Blackwater Creek Ranch. Since 1915 Blackwater's location has made it a premier vacation destination by guests from all over the world. Teddy Roosevelt called this area "the most scenic 50 miles in the United States," persons of every age will truly be amazed by it's stunning and unique beauty. Horses, Cowboys, Family Fun and Hospitality are our way of life! The ranch is home to our family, and we have proudly owned and operated Blackwater creek Ranch since 1994. Over the years, our lives have truly been enriched by the number of new friends that we have made, many of which hve returned to visit us repeatedly! We look forward to doing what we do best..taking care of our guests. We invite you to join us at Blackwater Creek Ranch and take home a lifetime of memories from a truly authentic dude ranch.

ITINERARY
SUNDAY afternoon: Check-in (3:00 pm) and get acquainted with new friends and the surroundings of the ranch. Fish, hike, and enjoy a dip in our heated pool or simply relax in our adult only hot tub. Evening: Enjoy our authentic western barbecue while overlooking the Absaroka Mountains.

MONDAY Morning: Meet your horse for the week, riding instruction, morning and afternoon riding in the spectacular Shoshone National Forest. We often spot wildlife on our rides! Evening: Volleyball tournament where you dudes have a chance have a chance to beat our staff at Blackwater! Adult fly-fishing instruction based on group size and availability.

TUESDAY Morning: Breakfast cookout ride! Enjoy your breakfast cooked over an open fire in a truly spectacular setting. Afternoon: Mount up for our popular wine and cheese ride to beautiful June Ridge. Evening: Strap on your dancing shoes and join us in the lodge for loads of fun!
WEDNESDAY: Enjoy Historic Cody! Explore Old Trail Town loaded with history from some of the west's most famous figures. Tour the World famous Buffalo Bill Historical Center, (five museums in one), a truly unforgettable experience for the whole family. After lunch explore some of Cody's unique stores and it's off to the Shoshone River for an adventurous rafting trip. Evening: Kids enjoy pin-pong and pool, fly-fishing instruction, or cozy up by the evening fire.
THURSDAY: We will treat you to a trip with the most unique geological wonders in the world, Yellowstone National Park! You will be in awe off Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon, and all the wildlife viewed as it should be...In the Wild!
FRIDAY: Saddle-Up...Today's ride takes you deep into Shoshone National Forest. This ride is truly spectacular! Enjoy luch cooked over an open fire at the famous Blackwater Fireman's Memorial. Evening: Off we go to Cody's award winning Rodeo!
SATURDAY: The morning ride takes you through western meadows along the beautiful Shoshone river. Afternoon is full of fun-filled activities including our Famous Duck Race! Following our delicious steak dinner, join us at the bonfire for an evening of singing, guest skits, stories and roasting marshmellows!
SUNDAY Morning: breakfast, lots of hugs and farewells to our dear friends before departure.

* There are no "must's" at Blackwater! Participation in activities is completely up to you! After all, it's YOUR vacation!
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