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Overnight Cowboy Camp Out and Horseback Riding Holiday in Mohave County, Arizona
Cowboy Camp, Mohave County, Arizona, USA
Remarkable Horse Riding Holiday in USA
Saddle up your horse and enjoy the centuries-old traditions of the American cowboy as you step back in time on a guided overnight camp out in Arizona, USA! During this camp, you will enjoy a horseback riding adventure through several amazing landscapes of Arizona to reach a rustic cowboy camp where you will be greeted by a herd of buffalo, stories, steak dinner, and other fellow cowboys and cowgirls. This is truly a wild west adventure not to be missed!
Key information
- Rider weight limit: 250 pounds / 113 kilograms
- Tack type: Western
- Horse breed: Western quarter horse
- Horse height: 15 - 16 hands
Highlights
- An experienced cowboy guide
- Your own western quarter horse
- 3.5-hour horseback riding between the ranch and an overnight camp out
- Freshly made cup of cowboy coffee
- Panoramic views of the iron basin
- Breakfast and steak dinner
- 1 night accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
2 days with instruction
Group size: Minimum of 2 participants
Accommodation
During this holiday, you will stay in a tent in a rustic cowboy camp.
Short history of the Grand Canyon Western Ranch
The Grand Canyon Western Ranch is nestled in Grapevine Canyon between the Music mountains and the southern end of the Grand Wash Cliffs, 15 miles from the west rim of the Grand Canyon. The water comes from an artisan spring called Grass Springs. The Stone Cabins date back to the 1880s built by miners who were processing gold ore. They ended their operations here when the Hualapai held their very first Ghost Dance in 1889. The ranch was surrounded by beautiful and scenic views and the Starkey family moved into the Stone Cabin after the miners had left.
The main ranch house was built in 1931 by Tap Duncan who acquired the ranch from the Starkey’s. It became the original headquarters of his 1.4 million acre cattle ranch then known as the Diamond Bar Ranch. In order to acquire 1.4 million acres, some folks still wonder how he came by that money. Some say honestly through hard work whilst others say from Bank and Train robberies.
Tap’s wife had an uncle named Black Jack Ketchum and he and Harvey Logan (known as Kid Currie) were a notorious bank and train robbers and associated with the Hole in the Wall Gang. Whilst Tap may have been guilty by association one thing is known for sure that Tap participated in a gun battle and killed a man in Bruneau, Idaho.
In 1956, the ranch was bought by Dale Smith who was a World Champion Calf Roper in rodeo. At that time, the ranch only operated as a cattle and horse ranch until it was purchased by the present owner's predecessor in 2002 and converted to tourism whilst operating on a smaller scale as a horse and cattle ranch.
The new and present operations include helicopter rides into the Grand Canyon, horseback and wagon rides, and a gun range. Buffalos were also introduced to the ranch to revive their past and future history. The main ranch house was converted to a restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, a bar that is fully licensed, and accommodations were added. Today, the ranch offers rustic cabins, glamping tents, and an overnight campsite for those wanting to take a horseback trail ride, sleep under the stars, and enjoy a meal cooked by a real cowboy.
Program
Your journey starts as you ride horseback through a Joshua tree-lined trail and through the breathtaking desert landscape. Enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of the Spirit Mountain as you climb into the vastness of the open range. As you near your cowboy camp at sunset, you will see a real heard of buffalo. Chow down on a home cooked western steak dinner while you relax in the company of your fellow cowboys and cowgirls. Relax under a canopy of stars and relive the history and stories of the outlaws from the old wild west. Just after sunrise, and a freshly made cup of cowboy coffee, it's time to saddle up and head back to the ranch house for a hearty breakfast. Your overnight adventure promises to be the highlight of your vacation!
Note
Please note that this overnight campout is subject to weather conditions. Also, you must be at least 9 years old and have the minimum height of 5' 2" (5 feet and 2 inches) / 157.48 centimeters to participate in the horseback ride.
Location
This horseback riding holiday will take place in Arizona, USA. You can enjoy the panoramic views of the Iron Basin, Music Mountains, and the Spirit Mountain during the ride.
Distances
- Las Vegas - 2 hours
- Phoenix - 6 hours
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Van tours
- Helicopter tours to the Grand Canyon
- Wild West gun range
What's included
- 3.5 hours of horseback riding
- Freshly made cup of cowboy coffee
- Home cooked western steak dinner
- Hearty breakfast in the ranch house
- 1 night accommodation
- Mohave County tax of 5.85%
What's not included
- Other activities
- Transportation
How to get there
Recommended Airports
LAS
McCarran International Airport
111 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at McCarran International Airport (LAS). Please send an inquiry to Grand Canyon Western Ranch if you need any airport assistance service.
Driving directions from Las Vegas, Nevada
- With the opening of the Hoover Dam bypass bridge, the ranch is a short two-hour drive. Follow US 93S toward Hoover Dam.
- Continue past the dam for about 45 miles to Pierce Ferry Road.
- Turn left on Pierce Ferry Road toward Dolan Springs and continue through Dolan Springs.
- Continue for 29 miles to Diamond Bar Road.
- Turn right on Diamond Bar Road and continue for 5.4 miles until you reach an unpaved road.
- Continue one mile further on an unpaved road, on your right is Grand Canyon Western Ranch Gate Entrance.
- The last mile of the road like many ranches is not paved but a good surface.
Driving directions from Kingman, Arizona
- The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Follow north on US 93.
- Continue for about 28.5 miles to Pierce Ferry Road.
- Turn right onto Pierce Ferry Road.
- Continue for 29 miles to Diamond Bar Road.
- Turn right onto Diamond Bar Road and continue on for six miles.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 7 days before arrival.
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