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THE EXPERIENCE
Where Every Moment Tells a Story
Defa’s Dude Ranch sits in the Ashley National Forest near Hanna, in Utah’s Uinta backcountry, and has been owned and run by the Defa family since the 1940s. Its history goes back further: during Prohibition it reportedly served as a moonshine stop. The turn-off has no sign, which tells you something about the character of the place.
The season runs from May to October. Days are for horseback riding, hiking, fishing and camping, and evenings end at the ranch’s cowboy bar and dance hall. Meals are served in a 1950s-style café, and guests stay in 18 hand-built cabins.
Defa’s is rustic, relaxed and affordable in spirit, a good fit for families and groups who want an old-fashioned mountain ranch. Ask the ranch for current rates.
Price Range
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Accommodations
Cabins
Riding Level
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Seasons
May – October
ADVENTURES AWAIT
Activities & Experiences
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Live music
COMFORT & CARE
Amenities
- Bar & saloon
Questions about Defa's Dude Ranch
When is Defa's Dude Ranch open?
From May to October.
Who runs Defa's Dude Ranch?
The Defa family, who have owned it since the 1940s.
What lodging does Defa's have?
18 hand-built cabins.
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