ADVENTURES
Classic dude ranch adventures await: horseback riding in the Wyoming wilderness, archery, sport shooting and hiking; plus off-ranch excursions. You’ll have access to fish the local waterways: the Shoshone River and Blackwater Creek. You’ll have opportunities to experience America’s First National Park and First National Forest, as well as the cowboy town of Cody, Wyoming.
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![Three dude ranch guests on a horseback ride in Shoshone National Forest.]()
HORSEBACK RIDING
Memorable riding experiences await in the spectacular Absaroka Mountains and Shoshone National Forest. You’ll ride through mountainous terrain to scenic vistas, along the Shoshone River and through Blackwater Creek as you explore the scenery in Yellowstone Country.
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![The Upper Falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in Yellowstone National Park.]()
TOUR OF YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Blackwater Creek Ranch is just 15 miles from the east gates of Yellowstone, and you’ll have the chance to experience the 150-year-old park for a day during your six-night stay at Blackwater Creek. We’ll take you on a tour of the Park to see some of the spectacular landscapes and attractions, and search for wildlife.
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![White water rafting on the Shoshone River in Wyoming.]()
WHITE WATER RAFTING
Experience the ultimate adventure with a white water rafting trip with our friends at Wyoming River Trips. White water rafting trips will take place during your Sunday to Wednesday three-night stay or your six-night stay.
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![A man fly fishing on the Shoshone River during his Wyoming dude ranch vacation.]()
FLY FISHING
Directly on the ranch you’ll find access to the Shoshone River and Blackwater Creek for spectacular fly fishing opportunities in an uncrowded, breathtaking setting. You can fish these local waterways with your own equipment, or borrow equipment from us.*
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![A rodeo parade during the Cody Nite Rodeo in Wyoming.]()
VISIT CODY, WYOMING
During the months of June, July and August, we’ll start the night with a steak dinner and head over to the Cody Nite Rodeo. During May and September, we’ll head into Cody for some shopping and exploring, and cap off the night with a steak dinner. Trips into Cody will take place during your Wednesday to Saturday three-night stay or your six-night stay.
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![Two dude ranch guests hike through Shoshone National Forest during their Wyoming vacation.]()
HIKING
Blackwater Creek Ranch sits nestled between the Shoshone River and Blackwater Creek in the Shoshone National Forest. Enjoy hiking around the ranch in the remote splendor of one of the West’s most scenic areas. With the ranch’s location, you’ll have direct access to hiking trails in Shoshone National Forest.
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![A child aims with a bow and arrow at an archery target at Blackwater Creek Ranch.]()
ARCHERY & SPORT SHOOTING
Practice your marksmanship with our safe and fun sport shooting and archery programs. Test your aim with varied targets and distances in our 3D archery program, and try your hand at clay pigeon and target shooting.
