Yellowstone Dude Ranch Vacation

Yellowstone is proud to be the nation’s first National Park founded in 1872. This was even before Montana, Wyoming and Idaho were granted statehood. President Teddy Roosevelt legally protected this rich, 2.2 million acres of mountains, wildlife and famous geological monuments. This is a place for seeking adventure and exploration that’s truly living American history. In your travels to Yellowstone National Park consider staying at a historical dude ranch, with an industry heritage starting in the early 1900s.

Dude ranchers were authentic Western settlers of the West and operate today to share the charismatic personality of the ‘true’ West. Who would want to stay in a regular hotel on their way to Yellowstone anyway? At one of these nationally accredited dude ranches, you can experience your own personal Western views on horseback while staying at a ranch full of adventurous activities.

North Entrance

At the North entrance of Yellowstone, you can participate in herding cattle over the Gallatin Mountains at Hubbard’s Six Quarter Circle Ranch. Here you can enjoy remarkable views of Paradise Valley and the Yellowstone River. Their approach is both upscale and personal with a small capacity of only 12 guests. They are open June 15th – September 30th and are only 25 minutes from the park.

South Entrance

If you are going to make a beeline into the park to see the famous Old Faithful Geyser head up through the South Entrance with the Moose Head Ranch. They offer a guided tour of the Southern Loop of Yellowstone. You will see waterfalls, hot pots, mud volcanoes, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and, of course, Old Faithful. They offer summer and winter packages and with a capacity of 45 they can host your larger family and corporate groups.

East Entrance

Crossed Sabres Ranch is not only 8 short miles from the East Entrance but also in part of the 2 million acres of the Shoshone National Forest. During the summer season, this ranch will show you some wild and western wilderness. Along with their outstanding horseback riding, they offer impressive fishing with Orvis gear on 40 miles of the Shoshone River, white water rafting and dynamic hiking. Billings International Airport is one of many airports used by Yellowstone explorers. Here it is easy to rent a car and head towards the Northeastern Entrance.

The 7D Ranch is off the beaten path between the two. This ranch is the perfect way to connect with family and nature. As a family ranch, your kids will have a blast here experiencing the Western way of life with children’s counselors and a wide variety of activities.

West Entrance

There are three great dude ranches that are about 40 miles from the West Entrance to Yellowstone that are outstanding dude ranches. Take a look at the Nine Quarter Circle Ranch, Elkhorn Ranch and the Covered Wagon Ranch.