by Stacey Lorton
If you’ve been dreaming about a dude ranch vacation for as long as you can remember, now is the time to make your dreams a reality. These five Arizona guest ranches are the best of the best. Are you ready to plan your vacation?
1. Rancho de los Caballeros
Rancho De Los Caballeros, situated in The Team Roping Capital of the World, Wickenburg, Ariz., has wowed guests with its beauty and luxurious amenities for decades. Whether you’re staying for a weekend or staying for an entire week, you’ll enjoy activities such as horseback riding, team penning, ATV and Jeep tours, tennis, swimming and hiking, just to name a few!
Visit ranchodeloscaballeros.com for more information.
2. White Stallion Ranch
If you’re searching for the ultimate dude ranch vacation experience, set your sights on White Stallion Ranch, located in Tucson, Ariz. The award winning ranch most recently was named as one of the 12 Best-All Inclusive Resorts in the United States for 2019. Guests at White Stallion Ranch enjoy a wide range of activities, including rock climbing, horseback riding, shooting and a weekly ranch rodeo.
Visit whitestallion.com for more information.
3. Tombstone Monument Ranch
Visiting Tombstone is a right of passage for any Western movie fan, and what better way to celebrate the days of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday than with a trip to Tombstone Monument Ranch? The greatest aspect of this ranch is that guests have the chance to feel like they actually live in the days of cowboys and outlaws as the ranch is designed to replicate an Old West town. There’s no shortage of fun to be had at Tombstone Monument Ranch, from live music and trail rides to learning how to play Texas Hold ‘Em in the ranch’s “Old Trappmann Saloon,” there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Visit tombstonemonumentranch.com for more information.
4. Circle Z Ranch
Arizona is so beautiful, and a visit to Circle Z Ranch in Patagonia, Ariz., is a great way to see all of the sights this gorgeous state has to offer. While the ranch has amazing amenities for guests to enjoy, one of the most exciting features is the specialized vacation packages that are offered, such as the “Holidays on Horseback” package that allows guests to trade in the stress of holiday planning for some saddle time.
Visit circlez.com for more information.
5. Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch
An award winning vacation destination, Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch is another great option for guests who want to feel as if they are staying in a true Western town. The ranch, located only two hours away from the Grand Canyon West Rim, offers some of the most scenic horseback rides in the state, including more advanced excursions where riders can trot and lope through some of Arizona’s most gorgeous landscape.
Visit stagecoachtrailsranch.com for more information.Whether you’re planning a dude ranch vacation for this year or the next, duderanch.org is a great resource for deciding which ranch is the best fit for you and your family.