Arizona Dude Ranch Association
ARIZONA DUDE RANCHES
Forever Western, Always Welcoming
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Trust An Arizona Dude Ranch with Your Next Vacation
The Arizona Dude Ranch Association introduces guests to quality Arizona dude ranches that meet our high standards. Our member ranches are committed to preserving the history and traditions of Western hospitality and dude ranching, offering a wide range of vacation experiences in the diverse landscapes of Arizona. Our guests choose Arizona dude ranches again and again, building memories into traditions.
A Wide Range of Adventures Await
at our Arizona Dude Ranches
Arizona dude ranches offer all brands of adventure. While each ranch has its own storied history, all of them offer highly customized experiences. Whether you are traveling solo, bringing a best friend, or rounding up your entire family, Arizona has a dude ranch for that! Choose your landscape - from desert to grassland to forests to high mountain views, then tailor your visit to your liking. From slow-paced R&R to romantic escapes to action-packed adventure for the whole family, a dude ranch getaway is yours to design any time of year.
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Loved by guests across Arizona
The landscapes were breathtaking and the hospitality was unmatched. Our guides made sure our kids felt safe and confident on the trails. An unforgettable family adventure.
Riding through the Sonoran Desert at sunset is a memory I'll cherish forever. The authentic ranch life combined with evening luxury was exactly what we needed to unplug.
I came looking for a true western experience and left with lifelong friends. The food was incredible, the horses were well-trained, and the scenery was out of this world.
Experience the magic of the Arizona dude ranch lifestyle. From sunrise trail rides to fireside storytelling, see why generations of guests keep coming back to our member ranches.
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Experience the authentic western lifestyle and breathtaking landscapes of Arizona's premier dude ranches.
Explore Arizona’s Unique Landscapes Any Time of Year
The AZDRA is dedicated to conserving natural resources and preserving our state’s ranching legacy, and our stewardship doesn’t stop there. We conserve open space and provide safe and responsible interactions with animals and Arizona’s vast outdoors. Our dude ranches showcase the state’s varied landscapes year-round and the wilderness and wildlife at work. Guests can enjoy the beautiful country through horseback riding, hiking and more.
MEMBER RANCHES
Our member dude ranches bring Arizona’s heritage off the page and into new experiences for a variety of travelers. Member ranches are a unique and important part of Arizona’s tourism offerings, attracting visitors from around the world.
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Elkhorn Ranch
Tucson, Arizona
Season: Fall - Spring
Guest Capacity: 32
Activities:
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Bird Watching
- Heated Pool
- Tennis & Pickleball
- Outdoor Games
- Library
- Specialty Workshops
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