Whether you’re out to ride, fish, soak in a hot spring, pitch in on chores or get treated to a farm-to-table feast, you'll be able to find your home on the range at one of these stunning ranches.
The Ranch at Rock Creek: Philipsburg, Montana
After a long day of fly fishing, horseback riding, and hiking, kick back at the , which serves up seasonal artisan cocktails. There’s also a private movie theater and bowling alley. From .
Mountain Sky: Emigrant, Montana
is nestled in the aptly named Paradise Valley, 30 miles from Yellowstone National Park. With nearly 9,000 acres of varied terrain, this working dude ranch is an equestrian’s dream—returning guests are given the opportunity to ride the same horses year after year. From $370 per night.
The Home Ranch: Clark, Colorado
There’s no shortage of activities at the in Clark, Colorado: fly fishing, riding, rafting, climbing, yoga, cycling—that’s just in the summer. But the real magic happens around mealtime, where guests can refuel with a meal sourced from the ranch’s organic gardens, greenhouse, and livestock. From $635 per night for 2 people.
Three Forks Ranch: Savery, Wyoming
This 200,000-acre straddles the Colorado-Wyoming border, 40 miles north of Steamboat Springs. In the summer, guests can join in on a cattle drive or fish the pristine upper 16 miles of the Little Snake River. When winter rolls around, the ranch offers first-class cat skiing on 1,100 vertical feet of the Sierra Madres. From $695 per night.
Vermejo Park Ranch: Raton, New Mexico
is a sportsman’s dream. Situated on a gargantuan 580,000 acre spread of pristine wilderness high in the Sangre de Cristo mountains of New Mexico, the property stretches over wildflower meadows and steep peaks. The property's range of ecosystems means it plays host to a wealth of species, from hulking bison and bull elk to fat cutthroats and rainbows that swim in the 30 miles of remote streams. From $300 per night.
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With miles of private tailwater, a top-notch horseback riding program, and a chef known to cook up trout filets streamside, in Creede, Colorado, is a perfect Rocky Mountain refuge. Throw in the property’s natural hot springs—which has attracted travelers since the 1800s—and you’ve really got something special. From $2,600 per week.
Siwash Lake Ranch: British Columbia, Canada
Tucked deep in the Caribou country of BC, offers guests an extensive trail system for moutnain biking, or they can try their luck with BC’s rainbow trout in miles of pristine rivers. But the real gem is the riding program, where personal guides mentor riders to build a special bond between horse and human and help guests explore remote spots on the open range. From $2,148 for three nights.