Dude Ranch Vacations Prices and Packages
The best Summer Dude Ranch experience is the full experience — 6 nights with arrival on Sunday after 3:00 p.m. and departure on Saturday morning by 10:00 a.m.
Our Summer Dude Ranch Stays are set during the summer months to accommodate school schedules. The season runs from mid–June to mid–August.
Our vacation packages are set up to help you design your own getaway according to individual and family preferences.
Packages are for six-nights, Sunday 3pm through Saturday 10am, starting in mid-June for ten weeks through late August. Shorter stays are possible during some select weeks.
All Standard Dude Packages Include:
See this page for Dude Lite Week
- 6 nights comfortable lodging
- Welcome wagon ride.
- Daily housekeeping services
- 17 wholesome hearty meals from Sunday dinner through Saturday breakfast.
- Miles of hiking trails
- Supervised youth program (ages 6-12)
- Your own horse for the week.
- Campfire and s'mores
- Participation in ranch chores
- Yoga classes
- Guided nature stroll
- Fishing — pond and River
- Hoedown western dance instruction
- Western music entertainment
- Breakfast Ride
- Overnight Pack trip
- Cattle sorting
- Horseback riding adventures on the trail
- Western riding instruction
Also included:
Use of Ranch amenities:
- Heated outdoor pool
- Hot tub
- Game courts:
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Horseshoe pits
Game room:
- Ping Pong
- Foosball
- Pool table
- Cards and Table games
2013 Summer Dude Rates
(rates subject to change)
| Week | Theme | Adult (13+) |
Youth (6-12) |
Child (3-5) |
| No charge for those 2 and younger. Note: If you are not going to ride, subtract $300 from the adult rate for any week except Dude Lite. | ||||
| Jun. 16-22 | Dude Lite | $1299 | $999 | $699 |
| Jun. 23-29 | The Ranch Hand | $2295 | $1545 | $955 |
| Jun. 30 – Jul. 6 |
The Drover | $2295 +$50/"drover" |
$1545 | $955 |
| Jul. 7-13 | The Ranch Hand | $2295 | $1545 | $955 |
| Jul. 14-20 | The Drover | $2295 +$50/"drover" |
$1545 | $955 |
| Jul. 21-27 | The Native American | $2475 | $1725 | $955 |
| Jul. 28 – Aug. 3 |
The Adventurer | $2475 | $1745 | $955 |
| Aug. 4-10 | The Rodeo Cowboy | $2395 | $1645 | $955 |
| Aug. 11-17 | The Naturalist | $2295 | $1545 | $955 |
| Aug. 18-24 | Adults Only | $2295 | NA | NA |
Add to the Fun:
The following recreational options are available at an additional charge:
(prices subject to change)
- White-water rafting — $75/person
- Trapshooting — $50
- Rock climbing — $50
- Private riding instruction — $45
- Guided fly-fishing and/or instruction — $135 half day
- Private riding instruction — $45/person 1-hour lesson
- Massage — by appointment only, please call (970) 667-3915 for details
- Alcoholic beverages at the "waterin' hole" (posted)
Rate Considerations: Gratuity is gratefully accepted, and is not included in the package rates; Sales Tax only 3.5%; and 10% discount for return dude guests. No double discounts. Private riding lessons are not included in the Heart-J Rider Package, but can be made available if staffing and time permit ($45 per 1-hour lesson).
Reservations & Deposits: To make your reservations, please contact us vie e-mail or call our toll-free number (970)667-3915. We will be happy to hold your space for 1 week while awaiting your deposit along with a signed reservation form.
Payments & Cancellations: Final payment is due at check-out, but you are welcome to prepay your package rate. For reservations of less than 20 people, the 30% deposit, less $100 per person, is refundable for cancellations made at least 90 days prior to planned arrival.
Deposits for groups of 20 or more people are not refundable. We recommend traveler's insurance to protect your deposit.
Visa, MasterCard, American Express and personal checks are cheerfully accepted!
Thank you so much! We absolutely loved our time here at the ranch. The cabin was amazing, the scenery was amazing, and the food… fantastic!
— Travis & Whitney Swartz
