Archives: Member Ranches

Cherry Creek Lodge

Young, Arizona

Cherry Creek Lodge, is a portrait of when rustic Arizona meets modern convenience – the perfect place to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities or just relax at the Lodge. Located on a working cattle ranch within the Tonto National Forest, with grazing rights to over 40,000 acres, there are activities to suit every taste.

Season: Year Round

Guest Capacity: 29

• Horseback Riding
• Cattle Sorting/Team Penning
• Hiking
• Tennis Courts
• Bird Watching

Circle Z Ranch

Patagonia, Arizona

Located on thousands of acres of the most scenic horseback riding in Southern Arizona. The Circle Z Ranch offers all-inclusive ranch vacations with three delicious meals a day, horseback riding, tennis, game room, outdoor pool, hiking, bird watching, campfires, cookouts, nature walks and guided stargazing.

Season: Fall - Spring

Guest Capacity: 36

Activities:

• Campfires with music
• Saturday night musical entertainment
• Guided nature walks
• Hiking
• Guided Yoga stretching
• Horseshoe decorating class
• Team penning

Elkhorn Ranch

Tucson, Arizona

Fifty-one miles southwest of Tucson, in its own valley where mountains and desert meet, lies the Elkhorn Ranch. Here, since 1945, four generations of the Miller family have owned and operated the ranch, offering exceptional riding and hiking and comfortable living for its guests.

Season: Fall - Spring

Guest Capacity: 32

• Horseback riding
• Hiking (guided or on your own)
• Bird and wildlife watching
• Heated swimming pool
• Tennis and pickleball
• Pingpong, shuffleboard, horseshoe outdoor games
• Library, games, puzzles
• Specialty workshop weeks

Kay El Bar Guest Ranch

Wickenburg, Arizona

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Kay El Bar is an authentic, intimate western dude ranch just over an hour northwest of Phoenix. Discover abandoned gold mines along the rocky mountain trails or ride through the sandy Hassayampa Riverbed. Create memories that will warm your soul and last a lifetime.

Season: Fall - Spring

Guest Capacity: 25

• Horseback Riding
• Cattle Work/Team Penning
• Shooting
• Archery
• Hiking
• UTV Guided Tours

Rancho de la Osa

Sasabe, Arizona

Rancho de la Osa is Arizona’s most historic ranch. Ride the trails frequented by U.S. Presidents, movie stars, and other dignitaries. Learn to sort cattle as ranchers have for generations. Explore Native American ruins, the U.S.-Mexico border, or the neighboring 120,000 acres of National Wildlife Refuge.

Season: Fall - Spring

Guest Capacity: 40

Activities: 

• Horseback Riding
• Cattle Work
• Shooting
• Archery
• Hiking
• UTV Guided Tours
• Birdwatching

Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch

Mesa, Arizona

Saguaro Lake Ranch sits on the banks of the Salt River in the shadow of the Bulldog Cliffs offering sun-filled days, exciting adventures, star-lit nights and good company to create a vacation that will live long in the memory. Panoramic views of wilderness made famous by the writings of Zane Grey and outdoor activities to suit everyone, make the ranch a true oasis in the Sonoran Desert.

Season: Year Round

Guest Capacity: 50

Activities:

• Horseback Riding
• Kayaking & Paddle Boarding
• Tubing & Rafting
• Hiking & Trail Running
• Mountain Biking
• Fishing
• Bird Watching
• Stargazing

Sprucedale Guest Ranch

Alpine, Arizona

Sprucedale Guest Ranch is a glimpse of heaven on earth. This family-owned, working ranch provides all the ingredients for good old-fashioned family time. Pull-on your boots, and mount a horse for a thrilling ride through pine-covered mountains flowing with trout-filled streams. Then watch a million stars flicker their approval on the day you spent reconnecting with those you love.

Season: Summer - Fall

Guest Capacity: 50

Activities:

• Cow Milking
• Training Rides
• Advanced Rides
• Lopping Rides
• Gymkhana Rodeo
• Colt Leading
• Western Dancing
• Hay Ride
• Bonfire
• Skit & Talent Night

Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch

Yucca, Arizona

Located in a secluded wilderness area, our dude ranch in Arizona is 1 hour away from the nearest town. As a result, there are no crowds, no cities, just incredible nature. Only 2 hours south of Las Vegas and 2 hours from the Grand Canyon West Rim, our ranch family is dedicated to providing you with one of the best all inclusive dude ranch vacations you can find. We have worked hard to create a special, friendly atmosphere where you can get a glimpse into the old west while enjoying the beautiful North West Arizona desert and all the peace and quiet one could hope for. We invite you to stay with us and be part of our guest ranch family, even if it is only for a little while.

Season: Year Round

Guest Capacity: 42

Activities: 

• Two horseback rides per full day
• Heated swimming pool and Hot tub
• Petting zoo
• Overnight Pack Trips
• Archery
• Wagon and Stagecoach rides
• Fat tire mountain bikes
• Barrel Racing
• ATV Rentals
• Shooting Range
• All day rides

Tanque Verde Ranch

Tucson, Arizona

Tanque Verde Ranch is one of America’s old-time cattle and guest ranches. Located on 60,000 acres of Tucson’s most breathtaking desert landscapes, nestled amongst the Rincon Mountains and adjacent to Saguaro National Park and Coronado National Forest. Established in 1868, Tanque Verde Ranch is recognized as the last luxurious outpost of the Old West providing guests with comfy accommodations, unparalleled amenities, and a vast array of exciting activities including horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, hiking, and more!

Season: Year Round

Guest Capacity: 200

Activities:

• Horseback Riding
• Guided Hiking & Biking
• Swimming
• Yoga
• Fishing 
• Tennis
• Horseback Riding Lessons
• Jeep Adventures
• Archery
• Nature Center

Tombstone Monument Ranch

Tombstone, Arizona

Step back in time with a stay at Tombstone Monument Ranch — just 2.5 miles from the West’s most iconic town. Stay in the Marshal’s Office, the Grand Hotel, the Post Office, or our other western town buildings. Explore the historic surrounding area by horseback and off-road UTV, and see historic mines, railroad trestles, and Native American Petroglyphs. Then return to the ranch’s saloon and spend your evening like a true cowboy, playing Texas Hold’em to the sounds of live western music.

Season: Year Round

Guest Capacity: 50

Activities:

• Horseback Riding
• Cattle Work/Team Penning
• Shooting
• Archery
• Hiking
• UTV Guided Tours
• Evening Entertainment

White Stallion Ranch

Tucson, Arizona

Experience the warm, welcoming atmosphere of the Southwest at White Stallion Ranch, nestled on four square miles of lush Sonoran Desert adjacent to Saguaro National Park West.

Season: Year Round

Guest Capacity: 115

Activities:

• Horseback Riding
• Cattle Sorting/Team Penning
• Rodeo
• Hiking
• E-Biking
• Rock Climbing
• Sport Shooting
• Archery