The independent guide to ranch country
Work cattle with a real crew, ride with the whole family, or unwind at a mountain lodge. Every ranch here is checked against its own website.
Find my ranch
Chapter 01 · Working ranches · W Bar
Saddle up before sunrise and earn your supper with a real crew.
Chapter 02 · Family ranches · Rocking F
Trail days, campfires, and a horse matched to every rider in the family.
Chapter 03 · Luxury ranches · Diamond L
River mornings, mountain views, and a hot tub waiting after the ride.
Find your ranch
Emigrant, Montana
Upscale Paradise Valley ranch offering an optional long day helping its cattle crew.
Ranch work available
Good to know Seven-night stays, Sunday to Sunday
Philipsburg, Montana
All-inclusive ranch resort on Rock Creek pairing guided riding, angling, and shooting.
Ranch work available
Good to know All-inclusive, with a suggested stay of five to seven nights
Darby, Montana
Bitterroot Valley cabin retreat for guests 16+ with trail rides and paid cattle drives.
Ranch work available
Good to know Meals, house drinks, and ranch activities are included
Saratoga, Wyoming
Saratoga-area ranch resort combining North Platte fishing, horseback riding, and shooting.
Ranch work available
Good to know Lodging, meals, select drinks, and on-ranch activities are included
Greenough, Montana
Blackfoot River ranch resort with homes, glamping tents, and guided Western outings.
Ranch work available
Good to know Four-night minimum in summer, two the rest of the year
Moose, Wyoming
Weeklong Teton-view ranch stays built around twice-daily rides, float trips, and a pool.
Ranch work available
Good to know Meals, house beer and wine, activities, and airport shuttle are included
Big Sky, Montana
Big Sky cabin ranch near Yellowstone with summer trail rides and winter Nordic skiing.
Recreation-focused stay
Good to know Choose an all-inclusive package or a bed-and-breakfast rate with activities extra
Bigfork, Montana
Family-run lakeshore ranch hosting weeklong summer stays with sailing and trail rides.
Recreation-focused stay
Good to know Seven-night stays, Sunday to Sunday, in summer
Granby, Colorado
Year-round Granby ranch with riding clinics, guided fly fishing, a spa and kids' programs.
Recreation-focused stay
Good to know Alcohol is not included
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Steamboat Springs ranch with cabin hot tubs, riding clinics and stays in three seasons.
Recreation-focused stay
Good to know House wine and beer and airport shuttles are included
Tabernash, Colorado
6,500-acre Tabernash resort ranch with stables, private fly water, a spa and ski trails.
Recreation-focused stay
Good to know Activities are booked separately unless you buy the all-inclusive package
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Broadmoor cabin retreat in Pike National Forest with rides, lake fishing and kayaks.
Ranch work available
Good to know All-inclusive, plus a 20% daily service charge
Listings are researched from each ranch's own website and summarized in our words, last checked September 2026. Confirm dates, ages, and cattle-work weeks with the ranch before booking.