Although dude ranches focus on horseback riding, guests can experience a wide variety of Western activities during their visit. From legendary trout fishing on Blue Ribbon Streams waters to guided hikes through the Wyoming wilderness, there are activities for everyone’s interests. Explore our Wyoming Dude Ranches page to compare the unique offerings of each property and find your ideal getaway. Or contact WDRA and let our expert staff help you narrow down which ranch is right for you!
10 Dude and Guest Ranch Activities
Our Wyoming dude ranches offer various activities catering to adventurers of all ages and interests:
- Experience world-class fly-fishing on private Wyoming rivers and creeks, teeming with rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout.
- Breathe in the fresh mountain air and explore the diverse wilderness on our ranch’s hiking and biking trails. From guided family-friendly hikes to all-day backcountry adventures, there is an excursion for everyone’s ability level.
- Stay at a ranch near the river and set out for an exhilarating river rafting adventure, navigating the rapids while admiring the mountain views.
- Reserve a hunting package with a certified guide from the Wyoming Outfitters and Guide and hunt for elk, mule deer, and bighorn sheep in the backcountry.
- Hone your marksmanship skills at the skeet shooting ranges.
- Take a day trip to National Parks like Grand Teton and Yellowstone with a ranch guide, and enjoy hiking, horseback riding, and fishing in the parks.
- Cool down from the summer heat and enjoy water sports like kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, tubing, and swimming.
- Cody, Wyoming, is the rodeo capital of the world, and many of the nearby ranches offer off-site excursions to local rodeos. Stay close to Cody and witness events like bull riding, calf roping, and barrel racing.
- Gaze into the night sky and see the Milky Way like never before. Our remote locations, high elevation, and lack of light pollution provide some of the best stargazing conditions in the country.
- Visit one of our dude ranches, open through winter, and enjoy activities like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.
Find the Right Dude Ranch for Your Interests with WDRA
Experience all these activities and more at our dude and guest ranches with the Wyoming Dude Ranchers’ Association. Check which activities are available at each ranch, and select a destination based on your interests. Whether you are planning a family getaway or a bachelor party, we have you covered. Contact us today at 888-996-9372 with any questions about your upcoming ranch getaway!