Wyoming Ranch Vacations

Brush Creek Ranch

Location: Saratoga, WY

Minimum Stay: None

Season: Year-round

Brush Creek Ranch

The wide-open, rugged surroundings of southeastern Wyoming provide a 360-degree display of the West at its finest to all of the guests of Brush Creek Ranch. This one-of-a-kind dude ranch sits on over 30,000 private acres just outside of Saratoga and puts you at up to 7600 feet of elevation.

Guests are adjacent to over 100,000 acres of woods thanks to the neighboring Medicine Bow National Forest. Brush Creek Ranch has so much room on the property that you can get three completely different ranch experiences. Stay at the central lodge and spa, Magee Homestead, or the intimate, classically styled French Creek.

You’ll find no shortage of ways to spend your time on this unique and sprawling ranch with over 100 different kinds of adventures. Visit in the winter and be treated to skiing, snowboarding, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and so much more in the tranquil, snow-covered surroundings.

Spring and summer are the times when this ranch truly shines with an incredible list of activities, including fly fishing, ATV riding, horseback riding, and dozens of other choices. There are both indoor and outdoor things to do to accommodate any conditions during any season.

Do yourself a favor and visit the Brush Creek Ranch website to get a better idea of the kind of luxurious amenities a vacation here entails.

Eaton’s Ranch

Location: Wolf, WY

Minimum Stay: 3 nights

Season: June – September

Eaton’s Ranch

Eaton’s Ranch is in north central Wyoming, just outside the Bighorn National Forest. Guests have visited this institution for over 140 years to enjoy wide-open spaces featuring beautiful landscapes, like rolling hills and river valleys.

Accommodations at Eaton’s Ranch come in the form of various cabin styles and sizes. Standard and economy cabins, premium cabins, and the Gold Coast Cabin give you plenty of options that are rustic and cozy comforts.

The highlight of a visit is some of the best horseback riding in all of Wyoming. You can spend your whole trip roaming the vast property as you take in all the sights of the sweeping plains and hillsides.

You’re welcome to choose from other pursuits like trap shooting, archery, and a weekly dance at Howard Hall, where all the guests are welcome to cut a rug.

If you want to roam and enjoy a classic Western small-town experience, make your way to Sheridan, about a half-hour drive from Eaton’s Ranch. You can find shops, restaurants, and galleries that display some of the works of locals.

Lazy L&B Ranch

Location: Dubois, WY

Minimum Stay: 6 nights

Season: Year-round

Lazy L&B Ranch

Located on the southern edge of Shoshone National Forest just outside of Dubois, the Lazy L&B Ranch provides a dude ranch vacation you won’t forget. Guests are 7,200 feet up, and the views go on for what seems like forever from every corner of the ranch.

Lazy L&B Ranch welcomes the whole family, and children of all ages can find plenty to get into. Horseback riding here is sure to offer breathtaking views, and you should plan on lots of saddle time.

Modern comforts meet classic Western style in your log-cabin accommodations. Choose from a cozy spot for two or plenty of space for a family of up to six with one of the larger cabins.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are part of the package and are prepared by a professional chef daily from scratch. The hearty, rustic flavors of the mountains are infused with the practical magic of an internationally recognized chef to keep you full and energized.

The awards that Lazy L&B Ranch has earned over the years are no coincidence. Come out and see what the fuss is about at this one-of-a-kind attraction. You won’t be very far from Yellowstone National Park.

Lost Creek Ranch

Location: Moose, WY

Minimum Stay: 6 nights

Season: June – September

Lost Creek Ranch

Lost Creek has one of the most incredible and scenic locations. At this Jackson Hole ranch, you can experience the entire panoramic display of the Grand Tetons from the adjacent valley near the Snake River.

A stay at Lost Creek seamlessly blends the pioneering cowboy spirit of Wyoming with an all-inclusive ranch to rival the best in the world. Made-to-order mountain cuisines, cozy rustic cabins, and at the heart of it all, the lodge.

The activities can fill up your entire week’s stay at Lost Creek if you choose, and there is something for everyone. Enjoy horseback rides for a half or full day, go on guided hikes, or take floating trips down the Snake River.

Relax for a day and pamper yourself at the full-service spa, then wrap the day up with an evening performance. Check out the sky full of stars with the guidance of an experienced astronomer.

Make sure to get a front-row seat on the wide-open deck for a sunrise or sunset. The display of changing colors and light along the Grand Teton National Park is worth a visit alone.

Paradise Guest Ranch

Location: Buffalo, WY

Minimum Stay: 7 nights

Season: June – September

Paradise Ranch

Paradise Guest Ranch is located west of Buffalo, at the base of Cloud Peak. It’s surrounded on all sides by the Bighorn National Forest. Families have been visiting this working dude ranch for over 100 years, and the tradition looks to continue well into the future.

Join the Paradise Guest Ranch family and feel at home with rustically designed cabins filled with thoughtful touches to make everything more comfortable. These are warm and inviting spaces full of charm and filled with the forest splendor in this neck of the woods.

Experience the bounty of the land and go on a fly fishing adventure in some gorgeous countryside and clear-to-the-bottom streams. Expert instruction is available for the uninitiated, and guests are encouraged all the way to their first fly fishing catch of rainbow trout.

Get ready for the horseback riding adventure of a lifetime and choose from a herd of over 185 horses. Each guest is paired with a horse best suited to their skillset and temperament for an entire week of exploration.

Whether you’re hoping to spend time out on the trails riding or in the arena practicing rodeo skills, you can spend the entire week with your equine partner.

The Red Rock Ranch

Location: Kelly, WY

Minimum Stay: 6 nights

Season: June – August

The Red Rock Ranch

Nestled in the mountain valleys just east of Grand Teton, there’s a special little ranch called The Red Rock Ranch. For over 45 years, they’ve invited families from all over the world to experience uninterrupted Wyoming by hiking, horseback riding, and more.

An all-inclusive week vacation at The Red Rock Ranch can make you want to be a return customer to join in on this family tradition. Comfortable accommodations with full kitchens and living rooms, made-to-order meals every day, and all of the outdoor activities are included. They have some of the best BBQ lunches and dinners.

Get out there and ride every day and close out the nights while you sit by a fire and sing cowboy songs. Treat yourself to a day off the ranch, and with just a short drive, you can reach the gates of either Yellowstone or Grand Teton National Park.

The spectacular displays of nature are unrivaled in these areas. Make sure to stop by Jackson Hole and experience the charm of an old West town fused with the conveniences of modern life.

Triangle C Ranch

Location: Dubois, WY

Minimum Stay: 3 nights

Season: May – September

Triangle C Ranch

Triangle C Ranch is a proud member of the Dude Rancher’s Association, an organization established in 1926 to represent only the best Wyoming ranches. Nestled in a gently sloping mountain valley, this all-inclusive family-friendly ranch is within eyeshot of the Bridger Teton and Shoshone national forests to the north.

Enjoy everything from daily horseback rides, fishing, swimming in the Wind River, square dancing, hiking, and campfires. If you’re interested in taking your horsemanship to the next level, opt for professional instruction.

The accommodations at Triangle C Ranch are a welcoming escape from the rugged terrain outside, with a warm log cabin feel in every room and suite. Guests find views for days from every choice of room and a private deck or entrance.

Extend your fun beyond the grounds of the ranch with a short drive to the Grand Teton or Yellowstone National Park. You can add these destinations to the beginning or end of your vacation at the Triangle C Ranch. The beauty of the peaks and buttes around it simply cannot be overstated.

Vee Bar Guest Ranch

Location: Laramie, WY

Minimum Stay: 3 nights

Season: June – September

Vee Bar Guest Ranch

Explore the area of southeastern Wyoming on your own horse for the week at Vee Bar Guest Ranch doing everything from herding cattle to horse trekking. Conveniently located west of Laramie on the border of the Medicine Bow National Forest, the family-friendly dude ranch is a horse lover’s dream escape.

The horseback riding is, of course, the primary attraction at the Vee Bar Guest Ranch. Start the week with an expert wrangler pairing you with a horse, and just as soon as you’re ready, go off to the trails. It’s an amazing opportunity to establish good riding habits or hone any existing skills.

Head to the rivers and streams and toss a line out for some relaxing fly fishing, or hop on an inner tube for a leisurely float down the river. Spend the time as you like and take full advantage of the landscape that comprises the acreage of the ranch.

When you’re ready to hang up the saddle for the day, retire to your cabin or suite with your choice of riverside and wooded accommodations. Log construction and cozy interiors serve as a nice restful retreat from days of adventuring in this formidable guest ranch.