Ranch Guide

Ranch Guide

Best Dude Ranches for Horseback Riding

For riders who want more than a trail ride, these dude ranches offer exceptional horseback riding programs. From all-day mountain rides to cattle drives across open range, these ranches put horsemanship at the center of the experience.

20 ranches found

Our Top Picks

The best horseback riding ranches we recommend

Blacktail Ranch

Blacktail Ranch

Authentic working ranch in Montana

Wolf Creek, Montana
Authentic Working Ranch
Yoga & WellnessTrap ShootingArchery+6
$300 – $750
per night
Cherry Creek Lodge

Cherry Creek Lodge

Authentic working ranch in Arizona

Young, Arizona
Authentic Working Ranch
Kids ProgramsTrap ShootingHorseback Riding+3
$300 – $750
per night
Diamond 7 Bar Guest Ranch

Diamond 7 Bar Guest Ranch

Authentic working ranch in Wyoming

Alva, Wyoming
Authentic Working Ranch
Trap ShootingHorseback RidingHiking+2
$100 – $500
per night
Bear Mountain Lodge Ranch

Bear Mountain Lodge Ranch

Gateway to the Gila Wilderness

Silver City, New Mexico
Authentic Working Ranch
Photography ToursWildlife SafarisHiking+1
$180 – $280
per night
Big Creek Lodge (BC)

Big Creek Lodge (BC)

Authentic working ranch in British Columbia

Big Creek, British Columbia
Authentic Working Ranch
Mountain BikingHorseback RidingHiking+4
$300 – $750
per night

Travel Tips

What you need to know before booking

Riding Skill Levels

Most ranches accommodate all skill levels, from first-time riders to experienced equestrians. Advanced riders should look for ranches offering loping, cattle work, or independent riding.

What to Bring

Pack long pants, closed-toe boots with a heel, and layers. Many ranches provide helmets. Bring your own riding boots if you have them for the best comfort.

Ride Duration

Typical ranch rides range from 2-4 hours. Some ranches offer all-day rides and overnight pack trips for experienced riders. Ask about ride options before booking.

All Horseback Riding Ranches

Browse all 20 matching ranches

Blacktail Ranch

Blacktail Ranch

Authentic working ranch in Montana

Wolf Creek, Montana
Authentic Working Ranch
Yoga & WellnessTrap ShootingArchery+6
$300 – $750
per night
Cherry Creek Lodge

Cherry Creek Lodge

Authentic working ranch in Arizona

Young, Arizona
Authentic Working Ranch
Kids ProgramsTrap ShootingHorseback Riding+3
$300 – $750
per night
Diamond 7 Bar Guest Ranch

Diamond 7 Bar Guest Ranch

Authentic working ranch in Wyoming

Alva, Wyoming
Authentic Working Ranch
Trap ShootingHorseback RidingHiking+2
$100 – $500
per night
Bear Mountain Lodge Ranch

Bear Mountain Lodge Ranch

Gateway to the Gila Wilderness

Silver City, New Mexico
Authentic Working Ranch
Photography ToursWildlife SafarisHiking+1
$180 – $280
per night
Big Creek Lodge (BC)

Big Creek Lodge (BC)

Authentic working ranch in British Columbia

Big Creek, British Columbia
Authentic Working Ranch
Mountain BikingHorseback RidingHiking+4
$300 – $750
per night
Sweet Grass Ranch

Sweet Grass Ranch

Authentic working ranch in Montana

Big Timber, Montana
Authentic Working Ranch
Wildlife SafarisArcheryRiver Rafting+6
$300 – $750
per night
McGinnis Meadows Cattle & Guest Ranch

McGinnis Meadows Cattle & Guest Ranch

Authentic working ranch in Montana

Libby, Montana
Authentic Working Ranch
Mountain BikingHorseback RidingHiking+2
$300 – $1,000
per night
Double Rafter Cattle Drives

Double Rafter Cattle Drives

Authentic working ranch in Wyoming

Ranchester, Wyoming
Authentic Working Ranch
Horseback RidingCattle Drives
$500 – $1,000
per night
Covered Wagon Ranch

Covered Wagon Ranch

Small ranch. Big country.

Gallatin Gateway, Montana
Authentic Working Ranch
Campfire CookoutsFly FishingCattle Drives+1
$180 – $300
per night
Wilson Ranches Retreat

Wilson Ranches Retreat

Working ranch on the John Day River

Fossil, Oregon
Authentic Working Ranch
Wildlife SafarisStar GazingCattle Drives+1
$140 – $220
per night
Kay El Bar Guest Ranch
Near Nat'l Park

Kay El Bar Guest Ranch

Western hospitality in Arizona

Wickenburg, Arizona
Traditional Dude Ranch
Cattle DrivesHikingATV/Off-Road+3
$250 – $500
per night
Drowsy Water Ranch
Near Nat'l Park

Drowsy Water Ranch

Where families find the West

Granby, Colorado
Traditional Dude Ranch
Campfire CookoutsArcheryKids Programs+2
$220 – $350
per night
Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch
Near Nat'l Park

Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch

Where the plains meet the mountains

Loveland, Colorado
Traditional Dude Ranch
Campfire CookoutsKids ProgramsHiking+1
$150 – $250
per night
Lazy L&B Ranch
Near Nat'l Park

Lazy L&B Ranch

Saddle up in the shadow of the Absarokas

Dubois, Wyoming
Traditional Dude Ranch
Kids ProgramsHikingFly Fishing+1
$250 – $400
per night
Banff Trail Riders

Banff Trail Riders

Ranch events and retreats in Alberta

Banff, Alberta
Traditional Dude Ranch
SnowshoeingHorseback Riding
$100 – $300
per night
Tombstone Monument Ranch & Cattle Company
Near Nat'l Park

Tombstone Monument Ranch & Cattle Company

Western hospitality in Arizona

Tombstone, Arizona
Traditional Dude Ranch
Trap ShootingArcheryCattle Drives+1
$250 – $500
per night
Western Pleasure Guest Ranch

Western Pleasure Guest Ranch

Idaho hospitality since 1940

Sandpoint, Idaho
Traditional Dude Ranch
Campfire CookoutsKids ProgramsHiking+1
$200 – $320
per night
Hunewill Guest Ranch

Hunewill Guest Ranch

Six generations of California ranching

Bridgeport, California
Traditional Dude Ranch
Kids ProgramsFly FishingCattle Drives+1
$180 – $280
per night
Circle Z Ranch
Near Nat'l Park

Circle Z Ranch

Arizona's oldest guest ranch

Patagonia, Arizona
Traditional Dude Ranch
Photography ToursWildlife SafarisHiking+1
$200 – $320
per night
Paradise Guest Ranch

Paradise Guest Ranch

A century of family memories

Buffalo, Wyoming
Traditional Dude Ranch
Campfire CookoutsArcheryKids Programs+2
$280 – $420
per night

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