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RANCH VACATIONS
The essential guide to dude, guest, and working cattle ranches worldwide.
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Travelers planning a ranch vacation tend to think that Golf and dude ranches do not go together. And they're right in some sense. But, there are actually several resort ranches that have golf courses and many dude ranches coordinate trips to golf courses nearby.
One of the beautiful things about ranches today it that they offer something for everyone. Ride, fish, hike, eat great food, take a nap in the afternoon.... even go out for a game of golf. It is all fun! Check with each dude ranch and browse through our ranch profiles to find out what activities are offered on and off the ranch. If teeing off is your thing - then select a ranch that will get you to the right golf course... But make sure to watch out for the horses!
320 Guest Ranch — Gallatin Gateway, MT USA
| Season: | Year round |
| Capacity: | 200 guests |
| Rates: | Please call for lodging rates, packages, and special discounts. |
| Activities: | Summer: Trail rides, fishing, fishing trips with professional... (more) |
4UR Ranch — Creede, CO USA
| Season: | June-September |
| Capacity: | 45 |
| Rates: | $2,275/week double occupancy, $2,450/week single occupancy |
| Activities: | Fly Fishing on our 6 miles of Goose Creek, Rio Grande,... (more) |
Alisal Guest Ranch — Solvang, CA USA
| Season: | Year-round. |
| Capacity: | 200 |
| Rates: | Studios $445/$515 single/double occupany; Deluxe Studios $500/$570 single/double occupancy; Junior Suites $555/$625 single/double occupancy; Select Suites $580/$650 single/double occupancy; Deluxe... |
| Activities: | Golf (two 18-hole courses), horseback riding, fishing and... (more) |
Averill's Flathead Lake Lodge — Bigfork, MT USA
| Season: | Family Season: June through early September. Group Season: May-June & September-October |
| Capacity: | 120 guests |
| Rates: | Sunday-Sunday, all-inclusive. Rates are per person, per week. Adults $3346; teens, $2464; Group/business rates, please call for details. |
| Activities: | The Lodge offers the ultimate family vacation with unlimited... (more) |
Bar W Guest Ranch on Spencer Lake — Whitefish, MT USA
| Season: | Year round |
| Capacity: | 44 guests |
| Rates: | Spring/Fall Dbl Occ 6 Night: $1275-$1755/ Summer Dbl Occ$1695 -$2265 |
| Activities: | Our horseback-riding program is the ranch's main... (more) |
Bill Cody Ranch — Cody, WY USA
| Season: | Mid May through September |
| Capacity: | 72 guests |
| Rates: | Nightly (cabin only) rates available starting at $130.00 per night. Low season rates also available. |
| Activities: | Horseback rides and guided fly-fishing trips are the main... (more) |
Black Mountain Ranch — McCoy, CO USA
| Season: | May 24th - September 20th |
| Capacity: | 35 |
| Rates: | 1 week double occupancy: $2,365. 1 week single occupancy: $2,585. |
| Activities: | Unlimited horseback riding and instruction, genuine longhorn cattle... (more) |
Brooks Lake Lodge — Dubois, WY USA
| Season: | June 26th to September 15th |
| Capacity: | 36 (8 cabins, 7 lodge rooms) |
| Rates: | 340 |
| Activities: | Summer activities include horseback riding, guided/unguided... (more) |
Chico Basin Ranch — Colorado Springs, CO USA
| Season: | Year-Round |
| Capacity: | 2 Families or Equivalent |
| Rates: | $1495 for 6 day, 6 night package, $300 daily |
| Activities: | WORKING RANCH EXPERIENCE: We emphasize learning about herding... (more) |
Clover Creek Guest Ranch & Hunting Lodge — Hornbeak, TN USA
| Season: | 12 months a year |
| Capacity: | 20 |
| Rates: | See Website, Accommodations & Rates |
| Activities: | Horseback riding is a great experience at CLOVER CREEK for... (more) |
CM Ranch — Dubois, WY USA
| Season: | June 7- September 20, 2009 |
| Capacity: | 50 |
| Rates: | $1400-1550 per week |
| Activities: | During the day, you can ride, fish, hike, swim or relax with... (more) |
Coffee Creek Ranch — Trinity Center, CA USA
| Season: | Easter to Thanksgiving |
| Capacity: | 50 |
| Rates: | $967 to $1375 weekly; Daily $193 to $275 |
| Activities: | All-Inclusive Horseback riding (excluding lessons and... (more) |
Colorado Trails Ranch — Durango, CO USA
| Season: | June 3 to September 23, arrive Sunday afternoon and depart the following Sunday after breakfast. |
| Capacity: | 55 |
| Rates: | $2,150-$2,500 |
| Activities: | At Colorado Trails Ranch, there's a wide range of daytime... (more) |
Coulter Lake Guest Ranch Inc. — Rifle, CO USA
| Season: | Year-round. Awesome Rocky Mtn Specials! Fall Colors mid - late Sept. Also open for Hunting Season September thru November, Winter Snowmobiling - December - April! (Please call for specific dates). |
| Capacity: | 27-32 |
| Rates: | WEEKLY Per Person (Sun-Sat): $1400-$1650; 4 DAY PACKAGE (Arrivals Sun or Wed only) $785,-$925; 3.9% State & local tax will be added to rate. (Please call for off season rates or visit us on... |
| Activities: | Summer: Extensive horseback riding daily on mountain trails... (more) |
Covered Wagon Ranch — Gallatin Gateway, MT USA
| Season: | June 1 through September 23 |
| Capacity: | 24 |
| Rates: | $940-1860/adult 6 night stay; offer Rider and Non-Rider Rates; Peak & Off Peak Rates; discounts available |
| Activities: | Exceptional horseback trail riding is our primary offering to... (more) |
Crystal Ranch Lodge and Resort — Altamont, UT USA
| Season: | Year Round |
| Capacity: | 8 |
| Rates: | call for rates |
| Activities: | At the Crystal Ranch, our guided fly fishing is our marquis... (more) |
Eatons' Ranch — Wolf, WY USA
| Season: | June 1 - October 1 |
| Capacity: | 120 |
| Rates: | $190-245/night |
| Activities: | Horseback riding, overnight pack trips, fly and rod fishing,... (more) |
Echo Valley Ranch & Spa — Jesmond, Clinton, British Columbia Canada
| Season: | April-October, December, January |
| Capacity: | 40 guests; 50 on group bookings |
| Rates: | All inclusive packages starting from CAD $235 per person, per night. Other packages available: Experience Package, Wedding Package, Honeymoon Package, Elopement Package, Ranch by Rail Package,... |
| Activities: | **Echo Valley Soft Adventure--Sitting amidst the breathtaking... (more) |
Estancia Corralito — La Paz, Cordoba Argentina
| Season: | From July to April |
| Capacity: | 10 guests |
| Rates: | Sierra Ride or Stationary Program: US$ 160 per day (per person); Prices include meals, accommodations, guides, horses and tack. |
| Activities: | Horseback riding on stationary program or Sierra Grande ride... (more) |
Estancia Los Potreros — Cordoba, Cordoba Argentina
| Season: | Year round |
| Capacity: | 12 but for a private party 24 |
| Rates: | $360 pppn all included |
| Activities: | Every day at the more) |
Goosewing Ranch — Jackson, WY USA
| Season: | Summer: May 31 - September 20 |
| Capacity: | 30 |
| Rates: | Prime summer season adult/wk = $1749 double-occ. Discounts available for non-peak dates. |
| Activities: | Short driving distance to Grand Teton and Yellowstone... (more) |
Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch — Quincy, CA USA
| Season: | April 23 through October 31 |
| Capacity: | Pillows 110, beds -80, camp/rv space - hundreds! |
| Rates: | Various Rates available based on number of days, rides/day, and number of peopl in party |
| Activities: | Horseback riding is our main activity. Our unique progressive... (more) |
Gros Ventre River Ranch — Moose, WY USA
| Season: | May 29- October 2 |
| Capacity: | 38 |
| Rates: | $1560 - $3450 per person per week |
| Activities: | Summer:horseback riding six days a week with slow to fast... (more) |
H F Bar Ranch — Saddlestring, WY USA
| Season: | June 1 - September 30 |
| Capacity: | 110 |
| Rates: | $260 per day for everyone 5 and over |
| Activities: | Over 220 horses which are assigned for the week to each... (more) |
Hidden Meadow Ranch — Greer, AZ USA
| Season: | Year round |
| Capacity: | 12 luxurious log cabins, sleep up to 5 each |
| Rates: | Starting at $525.00 per night for Rancher's Package which includes three gourmet meals per day and all ranch-sponsored activities. Hideaway Package starts at $400 and includes three gourmet meals a... |
| Activities: | Our concierge is available to assist you in planning... (more) |
Highland Ranch — Philo, CA USA
| Season: | Year round |
| Capacity: | 25 |
| Rates: | All Inclusive Food, Drinks & Activities. Daily: $295 Weekly: 1,475 (Off-season daily rates from 11/1-3/31 of $245.) |
| Activities: | Activities listed are included in daily rate: Horseback... (more) |
Hills Health and Guest Ranch — 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada
| Season: | Year round, all holidays |
| Capacity: | 150 |
| Rates: | European/American packages available. Children and group rates available. |
| Activities: | Outside of our extensive riding program, guests are invited... (more) |
Home Ranch — Clark, CO USA
| Season: | Summer: May-October Winter: December-March **Horsemanship clinics-summer |
| Capacity: | 45-50 |
| Rates: | ~Summer 2012: *Lodge Rooms $5665-$6250 (double occupancy for one week) *Cabins $6250 and up depending on occupancy (week long stay) ~Winter 2012: *Lodge rooms $475 per night, double occupancy... |
| Activities: | Horseback riding is the main summer activity on the ranch.... (more) |
Lane Guest Ranch — Estes Park, CO USA
| Season: | June 12th until August 26, 2012 |
| Capacity: | 60 guests with 30 staff to serve you. |
| Rates: | All inclusive per day. Adults $209. (lower kids rates) Plus service and tax. Anniversary & Honeymoon Packages.& Romance packages at same price. 4 night minimum stay. |
| Activities: | Horseback riding & instruction, overnight pack trips,... (more) |
Lazy L&B Ranch — Dubois, WY USA
| Season: | June - mid September |
| Capacity: | 35. |
| Rates: | $1575 per person |
| Activities: | The Lazy L&B Ranch is known for extensive riding through... (more) |