McGinnis Meadows Cattle & Guest Ranch

Starting in Mid April our ten-day working ranch experience runs through December. During April/May you can really focus on improving your riding ability and communication with the horse. In May, cattle work also begins in earnest- we begin to work on cutting, sorting, and weighing our yearling steers and in June we will be moving cattle frequently on over 15,000 acres, until the beginning of October. So if you want to work cattle, you can definitely do that here!
We also have a Special Event ten-day Women’s Adventure happening here at the ranch. This stay, for women only will offer our traditional horsemanship opportunities, plus lots of other fun activities, taught by women! You can find more info on our website or contact us for more information.
At McGinnis Meadows, all levels of riders are welcome, novice to advanced. Children must be 12 and over to ride. We do not offer any organized children’s activities/programs. Please note that we have a 220 lb. maximum weight limit for riders For the comfort and safety of our horses we cannot make exceptions to this.
You’ll experience the best of both worlds here! Enjoy the heartiest of meals and first-class lodging!
During the summer months, we have a beautiful lake just a short drive away where guests can swim, kayak, and stand up paddleboard. Hiking trails also abound on the ranch or off. If fly fishing is on your to-do list, we work closely with a local guide who can take you to the best spots around. And if you have a competitive side, you can check out our game room with a pool table, ping pong, and air hockey, or head outside for a game of horseshoes!

The cheeriest cooks in the West will greet you every morning and evening. Every meal is prepared with pride, and the refrigerator is always open to you. If you’re hungry here it’s your own fault! You’ll enjoy fresh breads, salads, fruits, and vegetables. We pack our lunches for a new lunch spot every day. Special diet? Just let the cooks know and they’ll accommodate you. We offer wine at dinner and other beverages, but if you have a favorite wine, soft drink, or beer, we recommend picking some up on the way out to the ranch.

Our cozy facilities are nestled amidst larch and aspen trees, rolling meadows, and timbered mountains. Decorated in a Western motif, you’ll see care for detail in every room. The main lodge is very intimate and welcomes you to make yourself at home, with its family style dining room, the kitchen of every cook’s dream, beautiful artwork, overstuffed couches and river rock fire place in the living room.