Top Choice Wall Street Journal

      Kilgore is the recognized authority.
     
Email the Ranch   Email Covered Wagon Ranch
 
 
RESERVATIONS AND AVAILABILITY
TRAVEL BARGAINS
DUDE RANCH RATES
SELECTING A RANCH
ALL DUDE RANCHES
INTERNATIONAL RANCHES
INTERACTIVE MAPS
RANCH CATEGORIES
FOOD & WINE
RODEO
TRAVEL LINKS
TRAVEL AGENTS
FLY FISHING LODGES
HUNTING LODGES
DUDE RANCH JOBS
RANCH REAL ESTATE
DUDE RANCHES FOR SALE
Our Youtube videos
GK Brand of Quality Since 1980
Suggestions
  

Montana Dude Ranch Vacation
Covered Wagon Ranch


Livin' the dream at an authentic Old West Dude Ranch

Click on a thumbnail photo above to enlarge.

Jerry Taylor and Debi Naccarto
Covered Wagon Ranch
34035 Gallatin Road
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
1-800-995-4237
406-995-4237
Fax 406-995-2061


Map Ranch Location
Request Brochure
Email Ranch
Visit Ranch Website
  

 At a Glance
Highlights
Famous For
Capacity
Open
Altitude
Location
Reservations
Rates
Minimum Stay
Deposit
Payment
Closest Airports
Transportation
Travel Agents
Featured Amenities
Lodging
Recreation
For Children
Food/Liquor
Business/Meetings
Memberships
Region/Customs
History/Hosts
Itinerary
Home

HIGHLIGHTS
Famous For: Spectacular mountain horseback riding, hiking & fishing, LOTS of riding, catering to all levels of ability, we pride ourselves on the fact we are small and offer a very flexible schedule with nothing but personal attention, a fun place to be in the West!
Capacity: 35
Open: June 1 through September 15
Altitude: 6629
Location: 60 miles from Bozeman, 14 miles south of Big Sky, 30 miles to Yellowstone National Park
Reservations: 1-800-995-4237
Rates: Adults: $1050-1950/adult 7 night stay; offer Rider and Non-Rider Rates; Peak & Off Peak Rates; discounts available
Children: $835-$1315/child 7 night stay; Child rates 6-14 yrs, under 6 free; offer Rider and Non-Rider Rates, Peak & Off Peak Rates; discounts available
Minimum Stay: 3 night minimum; flexible arrival/departure dates depending upon your schedule
Deposit: 25% of rental required for deposit
Payment: VISA, Master Card, Cash, Personal Checks, Traveler and Cashiers Checks
Closest Airports: Bozeman, MT and West Yellowstone
Transportation: $150 round trip charge; Rental Cars available at airport
Travel Agents: NO

FEATURED AMENITIES
Big/Heavy Riders
      200-250 lbs.
      250-300 lbs.
Birding
Children's Programs
      Baby Sitting
Children's Trail Riding
      6 yrs old
      7 yrs old and over
Computer/Email Services
Corporate Groups, Meetings
      Small (under 50)
Cuisine
      Ranch/Western
      Vegetarian
Dude/Guest Ranches
Email Access
Fishing
      Fly Fishing
            Fish on Your Own
            Professional Guides & Instruction
            Stream Fishing on Property
            Type of Fish
                  Trout
      Spin Fishing
            River Fishing on Property
Golf
      Near (within 30 miles)
Handicapped
      Wheelchair Friendly
Hiking
      On Your Own
Horseback Riding
Horses
      Appaloosa
      Draft
      Fox-Trotters
      Paint
      Quarter
      Tennessee Walking
Languages Spoken
      English
Laundry Service
Liquor
      Bring Your Own
Massage
Mountain Biking
Non-Riding Rates
Pack Trips
      Ranch Activity
Rafting
      Nearby (within 30 miles)
Short Stays (1-4 days)
      Always
White-Water Rafting
      Nearby (within 30 miles)
            Class I
            Class II
            Class III
            Class IV

LODGING
Historic log cabins comfortably furnished in western style, with private bathrooms in each cabin, either gas or wood burning stoves. Each cabin has an outdoor sitting deck with your own rocking chair. Daily maid service is included.

RECREATION
Exceptional horseback trail riding is our primary offering to our guests. Blue ribbon fly fishing, wilderness hiking and mountain biking are also immediately available. For a small additional charge we provide overnight horseback pack trips into Yellowstone National Park and the Lee Metcalf Wildnerness Area. River tubing, horseshoes, evenings around the campfire are also popular, and just a lot of fun "horsing around!"

FOR CHILDREN
Horse trail rides are available to Children 6 years and older, and wrangler-led horse rides around the ranch for those under 6. A play cabin, horse swings, horseshoes, along with daily babysitting (fee) services are also available. For older children and adults, there is a Rec Hall with a pool table and Foosball table as well.

FOOD/LIQUOR
All you can eat family style meals of excellent western fare are standard. A Friday night BBQ cookout adds to the ranch family atmosphere. We will cater to your special dietary requirements, including vegetarian meals. You are welcome to bring your own beverages, including alcohol.

BUSINESS/MEETINGS
We can host small group meetings or retreats. Our western lodge and our Rec Hall provide adequate meeting spaces accommodating 20-25 attendees.

MEMBERSHIPS
Montana Dude Ranch Association; Big Sky Chamber of Commerce

REGION/CUSTOMS
We are an authentic western dude ranch founded in 1925 and have operated as such ever since that time. We have maintained the historic character of the ranch and take great pride in the small, family atmosphere offered. We limit our capacity to 35 to maintain the personal attention and flexible schedules of our guests. Located on the edge of Yellowstone National Park and the Lee Metcalf Wildnerness area, our trail rides venture easily into spectacular backcountry. We operate our ranch from June 1 through September 15 of each year.

HISTORY/HOSTS
Covered Wagon Ranch started hosting guests over 80 years ago by traveling via covered wagon from the town of Bozeman. Today, descendants of some of those first families still stay at the ranch to experience the mystic beauty of the Old West and the Rocky Mountains. Your hosts, Debi and J.T., and your managers, Kurt and Rebecca, have carried the tradition on from our founder, Vic Benson, so that guests can still enjoy the fun and flavor of the true Montana Old West.

ITINERARY
Covered Wagon Ranch gives the reins over to the guests to lead their own trail in the mountains. We pride ourselves on the fact that we offer the flexibility to plan your vacation to your time schedule. We keep our groups small in an effort to give you the personal attention you deserve. Our staff is here to guide, organize and direct your recreation according to your needs. Structure is suggested, but not mandatory.
Please let us know you found us on Ranchweb.