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The Dude Ranch Experience

Dude Ranches or Guest Ranches are usually a family-owned and operated ranch with the primary objective of offering its guests a Western experience. Traditionally early settlers were vulnerable to the elements of nature and the often uncharted lands as the United States spread to what became the "Old West."

As rich rewards enticed more and more people to come west in their quest for new lives, homesteads, ranches and new beginnings formed the most renown part of American history. The lands that were settled rang with natural excitement and beauty that is beyond description. It was quite common to feel as though you had been hand selected to live in an area that touched by mother nature and adorned with her most valued treasures.

Dude Ranches in the Spotlight

Get Warm, Western and Wild at an Arizona Dude Ranch in Winter
White Stallion Ranch  White Stallion Ranch
Charming, informal dude ranch gives you a feeling of the Old West. “…one of the 26 best guest ranches…” – National Geographic Traveler. 3,000 Acres.

Whatever your dream of the West, it's real at the Spotted Horse Ranch.
Spotted Horse Ranch  Spotted Horse Ranch
Ranch life at the Spotted Horse is a dramatic departure from the way most people spend their day. The pace is leisurely, with hearty home-cooked meals served in the lodge dining room. Explore the wilderness through a float trip, horseback ride, overnight trip or a hike. Indoors or out, the this is an idyllic island of peace and quiet in a busy world.


The richness of this experience is still available to the adventure vacationer with the offerings of some of the most enjoyable settings to be found anywhere. Experience the life and regimen of the American Cowboy as you ride your way back in time to a place where life was basic and the basics were a way of life.

Add a touch of today's modern pleasures to round out a week or two that will change you forever. Dude Ranches are an extension of nature catering to your overall experience, enjoyment and comfort.

The Dude Ranch experience offers many things including:

Swimming in Lakes & Pools
Exercise Rooms
Youth Areas
Spas
Rivers
General Stores
Saunas
Tennis Courts
Adult Lounges
Children rides wranglers
Horseback Riding
Mountain Biking
BBQ Cookouts
Lake Fishing
Skeet Shooting
Campouts
River Fishing
Rifle Ranges
Sightseeing
Stocked Pond Fishing
Archery
PRCA Rodeo
Waterskiing
Horseshoes
Rock Climbing
River Rafting
Volleyball
Ropes Course
Hiking
Dancing
Hayrides
Golf
and much more . . .

Begin your search for dude ranch vacations by selecting your travel preferences to quickly find dude ranches that meet your search criteria. In addition to filtering dude ranches by destination, you may view an alphabetical list of all dude ranches by name.



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In addition to dude & guest ranches, browse related adventure travel and active vacations such as cattle drives & working ranches, horse pack trips & trail rides, horseback riding stables, and wagon train vacations.
 
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