Photo: Elkhorn Ranch

Family ranch

Tucson, Arizona

Elkhorn Ranch

Family-run ranch 50 miles southwest of Tucson with weeklong winter riding stays.

Recreation-focused stay

Season: Mid-Nov – late Apr
Ages: Riders 6+
Guests: About 32 guests across 20 cabins

What you'll do

Desert trail rides and guided hikes, and a heated 50-foot pool
Workshop weeks on old-time and folk music, photography, desert art, horsemanship and local history

When to go

The 2026-27 season runs mid-November 2026 to April 25, 2027
Most stays are Sunday-to-Sunday weeks; the minimum is four nights, Sunday to Thursday or Wednesday to Sunday
Each week is marked family-oriented or adult-oriented

Who it's for

Families with riders 6 and up; no charge for kids 5 and under
Adults, on adult-oriented weeks

Good to know

The rates sheet says the season opens November 25, but weeks are listed from November 15, so confirm your dates
No riding on Sundays, and riders are limited to 250 lb
A service charge and tax are added; no childcare and no bar, though the office sells beer and wine
No cattle work; the ranch raises horses, and neighbors run the cattle

Getting there

Tucson International is about 1.5 hours; Phoenix Sky Harbor about three.

Horsemanship
Pool
Trail riding

Ride for the brand. No branding required.

Burned on: Left rib on cattle, left shoulder on horses
On record: Arizona Department of Agriculture brand book (opens in a new tab)To find it:
Owner index at the back of the book: Elkhorn Ranch an AZ Corp
Look for brand 3093.