Experience AZ magazine is Arizona’s go-to travel and adventure guide, showcasing the best places to eat, stay, shop, explore and experience across the state. Here are five dude ranches that you can try in Arizona.
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Tanque Verde Ranch
Spend a vacation living like a true Southwest cowboy at Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. Situated on 640 acres of picturesque desert land near Saguaro National Park and Coronado National Forest, Tanque Verde Ranch invites guests to enjoy the desert in its most natural state. On the ranch guests have the ability to participate in cowboy cookouts, sunrise and sunset horseback rides, and chef’s table dinners. Making a reservation at Tanque Verde Ranch is easy and with options like fully-equipped private casitas, suites with private patios and rooms with mountain views, there’s a place for every kind of cowboy.
Information: tanqueverderanch.com
Circle Z Ranch
In its centennial year, Circle Z Ranch has been preserving the traditions of the Old West an hour south of Tucson in Patagonia. A horse lover’s dream, Circle Z Ranch prioritizes guests time on horseback, exploring 200 miles of trails across 5,500 acres of the ranch’s private land.
Information: circlez.com
Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch
Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch is in a prime, but secluded, location a short drive from both the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas. At this all-inclusive dude ranch in Yucca guests can enjoy horseback riding, an authentic stagecoach, and many more Wild West activities.
Information: stagecoachtrailsranch.com
Kay El Bar Guest Ranch
Blending over a century of Southwest history with laid-back escapes, Kay El Bar Guest Ranch has welcomed travelers since 1918. Guests enjoy guided horseback rides, adobe-style lodging, home cooked meals, and views of the Sonoran Desert. A cozy, all-inclusive escape to unplug, saddle up, and soak in ranch life.
Information: kayelbar.com
Tombstone Monument Ranch
Just outside the historic town of Tombstone, this dude ranch offers a piece of the Old West on a silver platter. Old-school ranch lifestyle with themed rooms, daily horseback rides, cattle drives, and saloon nights are to be expected. It’s a working ranch complete with scenic views, hearty meals, and authentic frontier-style adventure.
Information: tombstonemonumentranch.com
