Blackwater Creek Ranch | Wyoming

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2026 – Guide price per person including gratuity, transfer and some day trips – £2950 pp of 2 for 6 nights (flights extra)

We tailor make all our holidays to suit you. We include the flights, hotels, ranch stay, car hire, transfer arrangements where we can and anything else you may require.  Let us put your perfect ranch holiday together – give us call on 020 8776 8709 or send us an email.

Blackwater Creek Ranch, Wyoming is an historic and scenic guest ranch located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, near the eastern gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Nestled along Blackwater Creek in the Shoshone National Forest, the ranch offers visitors an authentic Western experience with breathtaking views, abundant wildlife, and outdoor activities.

Blackwater Creek Ranch is located within Shoshone National Forest, the first of its kind in the U.S. You can hike and ride the trails surrounding the ranch with creek crossings, mountainous terrain and unbelievable vistas. Just 15 miles from Yellowstone, you can also explore America’s First National Park on a tour from the ranch.

Their season is end of May to end of September and they offer 3 or 6 night stays.  The 6 night stays include complimentary airport transfers from Cody (they are an extra charge for 3 night stays).

Enjoy great riding for all ages and abilities.  After the trails, take a dip in Blackwater Creek Ranch’s outdoor pool, located just outside the main lodge. Relax in the bar, located inside the main lodge with ample seating to enjoy a cold drink or a round of cards with your friends and family or head to the Rumpus room which is their historic rec room includes game tables and board games for your enjoyment during your dude ranch  holiday.

 

Stay in one of the historic log cabins, built between 1915 and the 1950s, or the large Ranch House.

Cabins – The ranch’s historic log cabins are nestled in a grove of tall trees, nearby the murmuring waters of the Shoshone River and Blackwater Creek. Each cabin has its own bathroom and some have multiple bedrooms. They’re furnished with cozy bedding, Navajo rugs and western appointments.

Ranch House – This is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom house with a living room, full kitchen and laundry facilities. Both bedrooms have the option of a single King or two Twin beds. The living room has a gas fireplace and an additional Queen-sized pull-out couch.

Memorable riding experiences await in the spectacular Absaroka Mountains and Shoshone National Forest. The wranglers will match you with a horse appropriate to your experience level and lead you on scenic rides along mountain trails to scenic vistas, along the Shoshone River and through Blackwater Creek as you explore the scenery in Yellowstone Country.

Your backyard is in the Shoshone National Forest, and there is access to spectacular and varied riding trails with mountainous terrain, creek crossings, open meadows and forested hills all promising stunning views.

Minimum age: 5 years old

Blackwater Creek Ranch is a classic dude ranch and they offer the following activities:

Horseback riding in the Wyoming wilderness, archery, hiking; plus off-ranch excursions. You’ll have access to fish the local waterways: the Shoshone River and Blackwater Creek.

You’ll also have opportunities to experience America’s First National Park and First National Forest, as well as the cowboy town of Cody, Wyoming.

"After searching for two months for a ranch holiday backwards and forwards I had no joy with direct contact with ranches in the USA. I did a Google search and Frontier Travel popped up, so I got in touch with them told them my requirements and within a couple of days they gave me two options for ranches in Wyoming, one of which was Blackwater Creek Ranch. I dealt with Joanne. with all the correspondence and she sorted the holiday, the flights and the accommodation. It took a lot of pressure off of me. The Blackwater Creek Ranch was first class for me, just what I was looking for, and I would like to thank everyone, especially Joanne at Frontier Travel. I would highly recommend this company and would always go back to them"

Mr Verlander - 2025