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Hunewill Circle H Guest Ranch

Bridgeport, California

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Nearest Regional Airport

Mammoth Yosemite Airport, 61 miles

Nearest International Airport

Reno-Tahoe International Airport, 117 miles

Elevation

6500 Feet

Open

May - November

Guest Capacity

45

About Hunewill Circle H Guest Ranch

Hunewill Guest Ranch is located north of Yosemite National Park in the green, mountainous Bridgeport Valley of California. The Hunewill Ranch is a family-owned and operated outfit where great horseback riding is the featured attraction. You’ll love riding your horse through cool lush meadows bordered by timbered peaks.

A Full Ranch Experience

Hunewill offers you a full ranch experience, including evening activities such as talent night, family dance night, barbecues on the creek, or watching as young foals and yearlings are being gentled. There is world-class trout fishing in the nearby East Walker River, and in the many lakes and streams in the adjacent Toiyabe National Forest. Home-style meals are served in the dining room of the founder’s Victorian ranch house. You’ll stay in comfortable cottages near the horse pasture; allowing you to watch the horses come thundering in early each morning.

Traditional Ranch Cattle Work & Activities

The Hunewill Ranch was founded in 1861 by Napoleon Bonaparte Hunewill and his wife Esther. LeNore and Stanley Hunewill started the Hunewill Guest Ranch in the 1930s. The ranch is home to 1200 head of cattle, 180 horses, as well as an assortment of llamas, goats, and sheep. Guests can participate in traditional ranch cattle work activities. There are several special cattle events that are featured during the year, such as spring and fall cattle work packages, The Big Fall Cattle Gather, and our traditional Fall Cattle Drive to the winter ranch in Nevada.

A Vacation Experience for Families

For a vacation experience suited to families, singles, or couples, you won’t find a friendlier place. If you want home-style meals, cozy cabins, wide-open space, great riding, and lasting friendships, then Hunewill Guest Ranch is the vacation for you.

Horseback riding is the main attraction. Hunewill offers you a full ranch experience, including evening activities such as talent night, family dance night, hay ride, campfire, barbecues on the creek, or watching as young foals and yearlings are being gentled. There is world-class trout fishing in the nearby East Walker River, and in the many lakes and streams in the adjacent Toiyabe National Forest.

Hunewill Guest Ranch musical performance at night on back of old truck

Activities

  • Cattle Work
  • Childrens Programs (2-5)
  • Childrens Programs (6-8)
  • Childrens Programs (9-12)
  • Childrens Programs (13-17)
  • Dancing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Natural Water Swimming

Riding

  • Beginner Rides
  • Horsemanship Lessons
  • Advanced/Fast rides
  • Trail Riding Ages 6+

Special Events

  • Adults Only Weeks
  • Girlfriend Getaways
  • Multi-day Cattle Drives

Homestyle meals are served in the dining room of the founder’s Victorian ranch house. Enjoy world-class bakery goods and a menu to please all ages.

dining room with tables and chairs

Food Options

  • Ranch/Western

You’ll stay in comfortable cottages near the horse pasture, allowing you to watch the horses come thundering in early each morning. Each room has a king or queen-sized bed as well as a twin bed with a private bath and porch.

bed and side table in cabin

  • Bring Your Own Horse
  • Cabins
  • Horse Safety Program
  • Internet/WiFi
  • Spa Services/Massages
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Details

Check-in/Check-out:

Check-in: 3:00 pm

Check-out: 9:00 am

Length of Stay:

3 nights (May - November)

Cancellation Policy

Deposit refund, less a 25% office fee per required deposit, will be made only if we are able to fill the vacant space left by your cancellation. No refund of deposit if cancellation is made with less than 30 days’ notice to us. Guests concerned with the loss of deposit may want to consider purchasing Trip Insurance. We do recommend buying travel insurance through Travel Guard for your trip.

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Hunewill Circle H Guest Ranch

Bridgeport, California

Nearest Regional Airport

Mammoth Yosemite Airport, 61 miles