Photo: Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch

Family ranch

Mesa, Arizona

Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch

Mesa guest ranch on the Lower Salt River with 20 cabins, kayaking, and stable trail rides.

Recreation-focused stay

Season: Year-round
Ages: Trail rides 7+
Guests: Up to 60 guests across 20 cabins

What you'll do

Guided rides from the on-site stable, with river-crossing rides roughly mid-November to mid-March
Kayaking and tubing on the Lower Salt River
A pool heated in cooler months, and cowboy cookouts

When to go

Open year-round
Meals are included September 27, 2026, to May 16, 2027
In summer, a bed-and-breakfast rate Sunday to Thursday

Who it's for

Families, with cabins that sleep up to six
Guests who want river time as much as riding

Good to know

Rides aren't included in lodging, and they are open to the public
The stables are closed Wednesdays, and there's no cattle work
No pets and no cooking; the ranch hosts weddings and group buyouts several times a month
Riders are limited to 220 lb
Trail rides are guided walking rides

Boating
Pool
Trail riding

Ride for the brand. No branding required.

Burned on: Left thigh 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: Saguaro Lake Ranch
Look for brand 376.