Kay El Bar Guest Ranch | Wickenburg, Arizona
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- Minimum: $310
- Maximum: $310
- Email: info@kayelbar.com
- Phone: +1 928-684-7593
- Location: Wickenburg, Arizona
- Closest Airport: Phoenix
- Elevation: 2130
- Guest Capacity: 28
- Open: November - May
- Check In/Out: 2 P.M. - 10 A.M.
- Minimum Stay: 1 night
Welcome Pardner to Kay El Bar, an intimate, historic guest ranch in the heart of the Wild West on the outskirts of Wickenburg, Arizona.
Kay El Bar Guest Ranch offers an all-inclusive vacation experience to individuals or families — meals, lodging and riding in one great price — and the best horseback riding anywhere. Family-owned and with a maximum capacity of 28 guests, we offer a friendly, intimate environment for an unforgettable vacation.
The ranch is nestled in the foothills of the Bradshaw Mountains on the banks of the Hassaymapa River in the fabulous Sonoran Desert. The climate here includes bi-seasonal rainfall, making it one of the lushest deserts, with giant cacti, short trees and a great variety of shrubbery and animal life. There are thousands of acres of desert hills and canyons to explore on horseback.
The charming adobe ranch was built in the late 1800s, and, like all the early dude ranches, began as a working cattle outfit. The building's adobe walls are built of sun-dried brick 12 to 18 inches thick; each brick was made by hand by the Maricopa Indians who lived on the nearby reservation. Kay El Bar was converted to a private ranch in 2012 but has reopened in 2018 and is again a winter guest ranch.
The ranch is completely up to date in its comforts, including modern bathrooms, a pool, and a whirlpool spa.
Activities at the ranch center around the riding program, with rides twice a day except for Sunday when we have one long morning ride and a trail-side cookout. Our wranglers love introducing children (minimum age 7) and adult first-time riders to the pleasures of riding the trail on a trusty mount. Experienced riders find many delights in riding the Arizona hills.
Non-riders and younger children can enjoy the ranch pool, spa, evening group activities, hiking, and exploring the western town of Wickenburg. Local golf courses welcome visitors.
Ranch Dining: Delicious home-made food prepared by experienced cooks on the premises. Our guests rave about the food, which always includes plenty of choices and is served plated, buffet or family-style in the dining room, on the patio, or on the trail. Sunday riders enjoy a trail-side brunch. Three meals daily tempt every cowpoke's appetite, and we never skip dessert. Fresh-baked cookies available all day.
Ranch Activities: Life at the Kay El Bar centers around our horses and riding program. Trail riding starts with children 7 years or older and offers a well-trained string of horses for every experience level − beginner, intermediate and advanced. Enjoy a hike through the nearby desert terrain where there is a variety of vegetation, including the incredible giant saguaro, prickly pear, and barrel cactus. Or choose to take it easy by the pool, in the hot tub , or in the hammocks under our majestic 100-year-old trees.
Ranch Lodging: An authentic Western guest ranch with modern accommodations for a limited number of guests. Established in 1926, the Kay El Bar's original large adobe brick buildings and Spanish architecture are a picture postcard and offer inviting quarters for up to 28 guests. Comfortable and charming, each guest room has a private modern bath, hand-painted Monterey furniture, and a collection of western artwork and decor. Family quarters are also available.
Dates Open:
- - January
- - February
- - March
- - April
- - May
- - November
- - December
Capacity:
- - 21-40
- - 8-20
Length of Stay:
- - 4 nights
- - 5 nights
- - 6 nights
- - 7 nights
- - 3 nights
Riding:
- - Trail Riding 7+
- - Intermediate rides
- - Beginner rides
- - Advanced rides
- - Family rides
- - Team penning
- - Half day rides
- - All day ride
- - Group lessons
- - Private lessons
- - Fast rides
- - Winter riding
- - Pony Rides - 5 and under
Food:
- - Ranch/Western
- - Special Diets Accommodated
Lodging and Amenities:
- - Internet
- - Hot tub
- - Swimming pool
- - Cabins
- - Lodge rooms
- - Game Room
Specialty Events/Weeks:
- - Weddings
- - Girlfriend Getaways
Activities:
- - Golf on or nearby
- - Hiking
- - Bird Watching
- - Cattle work
Cancellation Policy:
Deposit, less a 10% cancellation fee, will be refunded if the reservation is cancelled at least 90 days before arrival date. If cancelled within 90 days of arrival, the full deposit will be retained if we cannot fill your reservation.Contact the ranch
- Email: info@kayelbar.com
- Phone: +1 928-684-7593
- Location: Wickenburg, Arizona
- Closest Airport: Phoenix