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What part of Arizona are you hoping to explore?
You’ll find Arizona dude ranches located at high elevations amidst forested mountains, and those surrounded by our cactus-covered deserts. Northern Arizona ranches offer towering pine forests, natural water features and fresh mountain air. In the Phoenix area you’ll find the cowboy town of Wickenburg, once the Dude Ranching Capital of the World; and ranches in the Tonto National Forest which encapsulates many of Arizona’s landscapes from Sonoran Desert to ponderosa pine forests. In the Tucson area, you’ll find ranches close to or within city limits and bordering the iconic Saguaro National Park. The most southern region of Arizona offers a different landscape with high desert grasslands, and towering mountain ranges called Sky Islands that rise right out of the desert floor.
What time of year are you planning to travel?
With Arizona’s varied landscapes, guests can enjoy our dude ranches all year. In the southern part of the state, some are open seasonally from the fall to springtime, where you can enjoy the outdoors even in the winter with Southern Arizona’s mild climate. In Northern Arizona, some of our higher elevation ranches are open for the summer season. You can also find ranches open year-round all over the state.
What kind of experience are you looking for?
Whether you’re hoping for a more intimate experience or one where you can meet and interact with a lot of other guests, our Arizona dude ranches can deliver your ideal experience. Our smallest ranches host fewer than 25 guests with … If you’re hoping for a little bit of both, you might consider one of our mid-sized ranches that host an average of 30-50 guests. For an action-packed activity schedule with lots of amenities, you might consider our larger ranches that host 100-200 guests. Please note different seasons or times throughout the year may average more or fewer guests.
What activities are important to you?
Each of our ranches offer horseback riding, the cornerstone of any dude ranch vacation. Choose to spend as much time in the saddle as possible; or enjoy other adventures offered by our ranches. You might like to explore the area in a different way through UTV or off-road vehicle tours; or from a different saddle on a fat tire electric bike or mountain bike. For riders looking for a different kind of excitement on horseback, many of our ranches offer cattle work activities from team penning to cattle sorting. You can practice your aim or learn a new skill with instructed shooting sports and archery. Water sports and fishing are also possible in Arizona within varied landscapes. You’ll have the perfect opportunity for self-guided activities like hiking and bird watching as our ranches are situated in beautiful landscapes around the state.
What amenities are important for your vacation?
When you’re surrounded by the incredible outdoors enjoying some of life’s simplest pleasures, it’s not hard to relax and disconnect from the modern world. Our ranches’ additional amenities will ensure you can have your ideal vacation experience. Some Arizona dude ranches embody relaxation with spa services. In the summer, swimming pools are the perfect way to cool down after a day in the Arizona sun; plus you can take advantage of the long pool season in Arizona. Hot tubs are the perfect way to soothe your muscles after a day spent in the saddle. If you, or someone you travel with, loves to golf some of our ranches offer on-site golfing or golf courses nearby. For a little more activity during your stay, you’ll find tennis or sports courts or fitness centers at some of our ranches. Evening entertainment like singers or special presentations can add a little excitement to ranch evenings.
Are you looking for a ranch that can host your special event?
Dude ranches are a great place for special events of many sizes. Some of our ranches offer meeting spaces for private group gatherings, or conference rooms for larger corporate events. Our ranches are also wonderful places for family reunions, offering an array of activities and spaces to connect with relatives. An Arizona dude ranch might be the perfect setting for you to host your wedding celebration. Some ranches offer full-service venues with ceremony and reception spaces and wedding planning services. Others may be perfect for your small wedding or even an intimate elopement. An Arizona dude ranch may also be the perfect place to host or join in on retreats or specialty weeks.
