A stay on a dude ranch offers a family vacation experience like no other. Family ranches across the country open their doors each year, inviting guests to learn about ranching life and experience some of America's natural beauty only accessible on horseback.
These 10 U.S. dude ranches were voted the best in the country by USA TODAY and 10Best readers:
- Cherokee Park Ranch - Livermore, Colo.
- Western Pleasure Guest Ranch - Sandpoint, Idaho
- Flat Creek Ranch - Jackson, Wyo.
- Elkhorn Ranch - Tucson
- Circle Z Ranch - Patagonia, Ariz.
- Rowse's 1+1 Ranch - Burwell, Neb.
- Long Hollow Ranch - Sisters, Ore.
- Horseshoe Canyon Ranch - Jasper, Ark.
- Triple J Ranch - Augusta, Mont.
- Hawley Mountain Guest Ranch - McLeod, Mont.
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to picked the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Experts Jacqui Boland (Red Tricycle) and Colleen Hodson (Dude Ranchers’ Association) were chosen based on their knowledge and experience of family travel and dude ranches in the U.S.
Congratulations to all these winning dude and guest ranches!
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The Experts
Colleen Hodson
Having been born and raised in Alaska, Colleen has... Read More
Having been born and raised in Alaska, Colleen has always loved the outdoors and all it has to offer. She moved to Cody, Wyo., as a young adult and fell head over heels in love with the Western way of life. Being the Executive Director of the Dude Ranchers’ Association for the last 15 years has allowed her the opportunity to visit over 125 ranches and experience some of the most majestic places and people in the Western United States and Canada. Prior to her time with the Association, Colleen ran a very successful summer pack trip and outfitting business, along with a water business and candy business, with her husband and their two sons.
Colleen Hodson
Having been born and raised in Alaska, Colleen has always loved the outdoors and all it has to offer. She moved to Cody, Wyo., as a young adult and fell head over heels in love with the Western way of life. Being the Executive Director of the Dude Ranchers’ Association for the last 15 years has allowed her the opportunity to visit over 125 ranches and experience some of the most majestic places and people in the Western United States and Canada. Prior to her time with the Association, Colleen ran a very successful summer pack trip and outfitting business, along with a water business and candy business, with her husband and their two sons.
Jacqui Boland
Jacqui Boland is the founder of Red Tricycle, one... Read More
Jacqui Boland is the founder of Red Tricycle, one of America’s best-loved parenting brands. With extraordinary rates of consumer engagement, Red Tricycle provides ideas and inspiration to over 40 million parents every month to fuel their busy family lives.
Jacqui Boland

Jacqui Boland is the founder of Red Tricycle, one of America’s best-loved parenting brands. With extraordinary rates of consumer engagement, Red Tricycle provides ideas and inspiration to over 40 million parents every month to fuel their busy family lives.
10Best Editors
10Best.com provides users with original, unbiased... Read More
10Best.com provides users with original, unbiased and experiential travel coverage of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world.
10Best Editors

10Best.com provides users with original, unbiased and experiential travel coverage of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world.