Cody, Wyoming
7D Ranch
A secluded dude ranch in Wyoming's Sunlight Basin
FamilyFly fishing
Wyoming Dude Ranches & Guest Ranches
From Grand Teton and the road to Yellowstone to the Bighorns and the Medicine Bow, Wyoming has more dude ranches than any other state on Frontier Stays. Compare them by region, season and what is included.
- 29 ranches
- 12 all-inclusive
- 16 with kids' programs
- 4 open in winter
All 29
Family 24
Fly fishing 14
All-inclusive 12
Working ranch 8
Spa & wellness 5
Luxury 4
Winter 3
Romantic & adults-only 2
Encampment, Wyoming
A Bar A Ranch
One of the oldest and largest guest ranches in the West, on the North Platte River
FamilyFly fishing
Dubois, Wyoming
Absaroka Ranch
A tiny ranch at the headwaters of the Wind River
FamilyRomantic & adults-only
Saratoga, Wyoming
Brush Creek Ranch
True Spirit of the American West & All-Inclusive Luxury
All-inclusiveFamilyFly fishing
Luxury
Dubois, Wyoming
CM Ranch
A classic family dude ranch near Dubois, Wyoming
All-inclusiveFamilyFly fishing
Mid-range
Wolf, Wyoming
Eatons’ Ranch
America's oldest dude ranch, in the Bighorns since 1879
All-inclusiveFamily
Mid-range
Dubois, Wyoming
Lazy L&B Ranch
A family-run riverside ranch in the Wind River country
Family
Moose, Wyoming
Lost Creek Ranch & Spa
All-inclusive luxury beside Grand Teton National Park
All-inclusiveFamilyLuxury
Luxury
Saratoga, Wyoming
Magee Homestead
An all-inclusive, buyout-only luxury homestead at Brush Creek Ranch
All-inclusiveLuxuryRomantic & adults-only
Luxury
Saratoga, Wyoming
Medicine Bow Lodge
A small family-run lodge in the Medicine Bow forest, welcoming guests since 1917
Family
Moose, Wyoming
Moose Head Ranch
A small family ranch inside Grand Teton country, with Teton views from most cabins
FamilyFly fishing
Buffalo, Wyoming
Paradise Guest Ranch
A week in the saddle in Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains
All-inclusiveFamilyWorking ranch
Mid-range
Teton Village, Wyoming
R Lazy S Ranch
A classic Jackson Hole dude ranch since 1947, between the Tetons and the Snake River
FamilyFly fishing
Kelly, Wyoming
Red Rock Ranch
A family dude ranch in the Gros Ventre Mountains since 1974
FamilyWorking ranch
Cody, Wyoming
Rimrock Dude Ranch
A small family dude ranch between Cody and Yellowstone
All-inclusiveFamily
Jackson, Wyoming
Spotted Horse Ranch
A family-owned riding and fly-fishing ranch on the Hoback River near Jackson
FamilyFly fishing
Dubois, Wyoming
T Cross Ranch
A historic wilderness ranch in the Shoshone National Forest
Fly fishing
Moose, Wyoming
Triangle X Ranch
A five-generation family dude ranch inside Grand Teton National Park
FamilyWinter
Wapiti, Wyoming
UXU Ranch
A historic 1929 guest ranch 17 miles from Yellowstone's East Gate
All-inclusiveFamilySpa & wellness
Laramie, Wyoming
Vee Bar Guest Ranch
A historic ranch on the Little Laramie River, 2.5 hours from Denver
FamilyFly fishingWorking ranch
Cody, Wyoming
Blackwater Creek Ranch
An all-inclusive ranch in historic 1915 cabins, 15 miles from Yellowstone
All-inclusiveFamilyFly fishing
Dubois, Wyoming
Brooks Lake Lodge
A historic all-inclusive mountain lodge near the Continental Divide
All-inclusiveLuxurySpa & wellness
Cody, Wyoming
Crossed Sabres Ranch
One of Wyoming's first dude ranches, 8 miles from Yellowstone
All-inclusiveFamily
Jackson, Wyoming
Goosewing Ranch
A riding-first ranch deep in the Gros Ventre valley, 33 miles from Jackson Hole Airport
FamilyFly fishing
Saddlestring, Wyoming
HF Bar Ranch
One of Wyoming's oldest guest ranches, on 7,500 acres in the Bighorn foothills
FamilyFly fishingWorking ranch
Douglas, Wyoming
Powderhorn Ranch
A family-run working cattle ranch in the Laramie Range, 20 guests at a time
FamilyWorking ranch
Cody, Wyoming
Shoshone Lodge and Guest Ranch
A fourth-generation family ranch three miles from Yellowstone's East Entrance
Family
Buffalo, Wyoming
TA Ranch
A working cattle ranch on a restored 1880s homestead from the Johnson County War
Fly fishingWorking ranch
Shell, Wyoming
The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch
Luxury All-Inclusive Riding & Horsemanship Ranch
All-inclusiveFly fishingWorking ranch
Mid-range
Where the Wyoming ranches are
Cody
Buffalo
Jackson
Douglas
Encampment
Kelly
Laramie
Saddlestring
Teton Village
Wapiti
Wolf
Choosing a dude ranch in Wyoming
Wyoming has more guest ranches than any other state we cover, and a long history behind them: Eatons' Ranch in the Bighorns has taken guests since 1879, and several ranches near Cody and Jackson Hole date from the 1920s. Most run a classic dude-ranch week in summer, with a fixed arrival day, your own horse for the stay and family-style meals. The biggest differences are the region, how much is included and whether the ranch is built around families or adults.
Where Wyoming's ranches are
- Jackson Hole and Grand Teton. Ranches inside or beside Grand Teton National Park, such as Triangle X, Moose Head, Lost Creek and R Lazy S, plus Red Rock and Goosewing in the Gros Ventre valley and Spotted Horse on the Hoback River. Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) is the closest airport for all of them.
- Cody and the road to Yellowstone. The North Fork of the Shoshone between Cody and Yellowstone's East Entrance has one of the densest clusters of historic dude ranches in the West: UXU, Rimrock, Crossed Sabres, Blackwater Creek and Shoshone Lodge, with 7D Ranch in the Sunlight Basin to the north. Fly into Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD) in Cody.
- Dubois and the Wind River country. Quieter, higher ranches between Jackson and the Wind River Range: CM Ranch, Lazy L&B, T Cross, Absaroka Ranch and Brooks Lake Lodge. Most guests fly into Jackson and drive over Togwotee Pass.
- The Bighorn Mountains. Around Sheridan and Buffalo: Eatons', HF Bar, Paradise Guest Ranch, the TA Ranch and The Hideout at Shell. Sheridan County Airport (SHR) is the usual gateway.
- Southern Wyoming. Within reach of Denver: Brush Creek and its Magee Homestead at Saratoga, Medicine Bow Lodge, A Bar A near Encampment, the Vee Bar near Laramie and Powderhorn Ranch near Douglas.
When to go
Almost every Wyoming ranch runs from June to September, and July and August are the busiest weeks for families. A full week is the norm in high summer, with shorter stays at the start and end of the season at many ranches. A few, including Triangle X, Brooks Lake Lodge and the Vee Bar, also take guests in winter.
All-inclusive or not
Some ranches describe their stays as all-inclusive, among them Blackwater Creek, UXU, Rimrock, Crossed Sabres and Magee Homestead. Elsewhere, lodging, meals and riding are usually included but fly-fishing guides, alcohol, rafting and airport transfers may not be. Always compare what is included, plus gratuities and taxes, before you compare prices.
Getting there
Jackson Hole (JAC) serves the Teton and Dubois ranches, Cody's Yellowstone Regional (COD) the North Fork ranches, and Sheridan (SHR) the Bighorns. For southern Wyoming, Laramie (LAR) and Denver International (DEN) are the usual choices. Many ranches run shuttles, sometimes for a fee, so ask when you inquire.
Questions about Wyoming dude ranches
How many dude ranches are there in Wyoming?
Frontier Stays lists 29 guest and dude ranches in Wyoming, each checked against the ranch's own information or its Dude Ranchers' Association listing.
Which Wyoming dude ranches are all-inclusive?
Brush Creek Ranch, CM Ranch, Eatons’ Ranch, Lost Creek Ranch & Spa, Magee Homestead, Paradise Guest Ranch and 6 others describe their stays as all-inclusive. What that covers varies (drinks, gratuities and airport transfers are not always included), so check each ranch page.
Which Wyoming ranches have a kids' program?
7D Ranch, A Bar A Ranch, Absaroka Ranch, Brush Creek Ranch, CM Ranch, Eatons’ Ranch and 10 others run children's programs. Minimum riding ages differ by ranch, usually between 5 and 8.
Are any Wyoming dude ranches open in winter?
Yes. Brush Creek Ranch, Triangle X Ranch, Vee Bar Guest Ranch and Brooks Lake Lodge take guests in winter. Most other ranches in the state are summer and fall only.
Which Wyoming ranches are best for fly fishing?
7D Ranch, A Bar A Ranch, Brush Creek Ranch, CM Ranch, Moose Head Ranch, R Lazy S Ranch and 8 others have fly fishing as a main activity, on their own water or with guides nearby.