Dude Ranch Vacations
“A Ranch Vacation is the best Family Vacation.”
Red Horse Mountain Ranch is a family dude ranch vacation getaway and retreat on nearly 300,000 acres tucked away in Rocky Mountains near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Since 1947, the ranch has had a rich history of dude ranching in Idaho and the same traditions of the Western experience live today. As many families and guests have known for some time, Red Horse Mountain Ranch is now recognized nationally as one of the few great dude ranch vacation experiences and is a member of the Dude Ranchers’ Association. Red Horse Mountain Dude Ranch is open between May and October for week long dude ranch vacations for adults, couples, singles, corporate groups, and families. Family dude ranch vacations occur during the months of June, July, & August, while our adult vacations occur mostly during the months of September and October during our Wine Tasting Weeks and our Girl’s Getaway week
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What’s included in the All Inclusive Dude Ranch Vacation?
Everything you’ll need to enjoy a full week at Red Horse Mountain Ranch is here. Rustic luxury accommodations, chef prepared meals, horseback riding for adults and kids over 3 years of age, a wealth of other outdoor guided adventures, a long list of other amenities including evening entertainment, cocktail hour, non-guided adventures, long distance phone calls, and wireless internet in the main lodge!
Horseback Riding
Each day on the ranch, riders will have at least two opportunities for western-style horseback riding during your vacation. The Kids’ Program will have a morning horseback trail ride, but if families would like to ride together, there are afternoon family rides scheduled at times throughout the week. Before you arrive you will be scheduled with a horse and saddle for your entire stay based on your riding preferences. Your horse will be chosen for based on the information you have provided on your Activity Information form. Horseback riding at Red Horse Mountain Ranch is exhilarating and there are rides scheduled throughout the week for all types of riding levels. All rides will be leaving the valley floor to unique vistas, viewpoints, or peaks except for some of the younger children. Advanced and beginner riding is available. Advanced riders must complete the advanced test, allowing us to see your ability to control the horse and to make sure you and your horse are a good match.
Outdoor Guided Adventures
From whitewater rafting to a 60 foot climbing wall, the list of adventures at Red Horse Mountain Ranch is exciting. Everyday while at the ranch, you and your family can choose from a menu of available adventures each day during your vacation. Mountain biking, downhill mountain biking, scenic boat rides, fishing trips, fly casting lessons, a 3D archery trail, sporting clays, hikes, swimming, high-element challenge course, a climbing wall, and kayaking are some of your possible choices. We also have our famous kids’ program where the kids are guided at their own pace which is available for ages 3-11.
Chef Prepared Meals & snacks
In the spirit of a great Rocky Mountain Ranch, Grandma’s recipes are alive and well, but we’ve added a little flair to bring out the flavors and the freshness of the West. With guests visiting from all over the country and the world, we like to keep our menus diverse, yet simplified to please many different appetites. The chefs will delight you with daily fresh breads, seemingly endless buffets, 7-course dining, and outdoor western ranch cooking. All of your entrees, appetizers, salads are made fresh daily. Lunches and dinners always include salad and seasonal, regional produce whenever possible, as well as breads and desserts, made fresh daily. We are open to special meal requests and dietary concerns for you and your family. We encourage you to fill out the allergy and food preference portions of the Activity Form so that we can be prepared for your visit upon arrival.
Rustic Luxury Accommodations
Our dude ranch vacation guests have always commented on feeling at home in any of 
our 20 private suites designed to keep our guests comfortable and cozy during their week-long vacation. Lodging options include everything from one bedroom suites to four bedroom authentic log cabins. Plenty of western flavor, comfort, and tasteful decorations will make you truly feel like you’re home away from home. Each accommodation includes full private bathrooms with plush towels, shampoo, conditioner, hand lotion and other items to make you feel welcomed. Sit outside in the companionship of a good book on your own private deck with wonderful views of the ranch.
Special Weeks for Families, Couples and Singles!
Family Dude Ranch Vacations
From June, July, and through August, Red Horse Mountain Ranch makes the perfect 
family ranch vacation. The ranch is in full swing with 5 to 8 different families staying on the ranch for up to a week in length. Each week the ranch has typically 7 to 15 kids in our kids program ranging from 3 to 11 years old. If you’re looking for a family ranch vacation that will provide lots of family time, incredible food, and plenty of healthy outdoor adventure, we have the perfect family vacation for you. Located in Idaho on 300,000 acres, you’ll be unplugged from technology, re-connected with your family, and have one of the few grand Idaho dude ranches at your fingertips.
Couples and Singles Dude Ranch Vacations
If you’re a romantic, you may have just found that special place. The ingredients are all here; adventure, rustic and cozy suites, well designed meals, hand crafted deserts, hot tubs, 80 horses, and a far off ranch nestled on 300,000 acres of Idaho’s Rocky Mountains. If you’re looking for more adventure than the typical beach vacation, you may have found a ranch capable of retaining the magic or lighting up a new flame. Evening concerts, cowboy poets, and a delightful staff will show you that evenings on the ranch are no ordinary star-filled night. If its entertainment, new friends, great conversation, and a few laughs you’re looking for, the evenings at the lodge are usually filled with couples just like you. If you’ve done the bright-light metropolis and sandy beach, as romantic as they are, maybe it’s time for change of pace.
Girlfriend Getaways
Take time away from the daily grind and make time for those you love, all while relaxing at an Idaho dude ranch. Whether it’s mother-daughter time, a sisters’ get-together, or just friends catching up, Girlfriend Getaway Week at Red Horse Mountain Ranch is the best vacation to ensure that everyone will enjoy themselves. Our all-inclusive dude ranch vacation package gives you the freedom to kick your boots off and let your daily worries and stress fade away in the comfort of good company, generous hospitality, and a glass of wine. Our Girls’ Getaway week is by far one of the best weeks at the ranch.Don’t Miss the Current Specials!!!
“Red Horse Mountain Ranch is known for its guided adventures that reawaken the spirit.”
“An All Inclusive Ranch Vacation with Adventure for everyone.” From relaxing in the tranquility of a Rocky Mountain dude ranch, to the exhilaration of eager trout, healthy horses, or conquering the climbing wall, you decide to play or relax in the rustic elegance of Red Horse Mountain Dude Ranch. Red Horse Mountain Dude Ranch offers a Western dude ranch vacation experience, from dining, to a wide array of seasonal activities. Red Horse Mountain Dude Ranch provides adventures such as the high ropes and challenge course, kayaking tours, miles of scenic trails, kids’ program, horseback trail rides, fly fishing, as well as countless other seasonal activities. Red Horse Mountain Dude Ranch is also a perfect setting for romantic couples vacations, singles vacations, family dude ranch vacations, and corporate retreats.
The Old Post Cabin located near the main lodge, perfectly designed for couples.
“Rustic Luxury and Western Hospitality.” Enjoy our ranch cooking, an amazing number of guided activities, the elegance of a classic Rocky Mountain dude ranch, and a staff dedicated to make your stay truly something special. Your All-Inclusive Dude Ranch Vacation week includes three perfect meals each day, accommodations in a private suite, cocktail hour, lots of snacks, free use of riding boots, unlimited long distance calls, wireless internet, hot tubs and heated pool, laundry service, library, board and card games in the lodge, evening entertainment, in-room coffee maker with tea and hot chocolate, and all the guided adventures you can enjoy! Kids ages 3 ~ 11 will enjoy our famous Kids’ Program from June through August. In the fall, we have the requested Wine Tasting Weeks, Girls’ Getaways, and our Fall Colors week, designed for couples, singles, and friends.
The all-inclusive package is filled with buffets, 7 course dinner, barbecues, cookouts and more.
“Dude Ranching history for over half a century.” What is known as Red Horse Mountain Ranch today, has had a rich history as an important part of guest ranching in Idaho since 1947. The same traditions of celebrating life and the Western experience live today. Red Horse Mountain Ranch is just shy of 600 acres and is surrounded by the Panhandle National Forest. This unique place in Idaho has a wealth of beauty and history. The ranch was purchased by a long-time Idaho company with roots in Potlatch, Idaho. The Terteling Company has been a supporter of important conservation concerns like the Peregrine Fund, which today continues conservation on the California Condor. The Terteling Company donated a region near Boise and turned the tide for the Idaho delegation to honor our Idaho military veterans with a state cemetery, giving peace and comfort to the men and women who want – and richly deserve – to be remembered.
“A perfect season for everyone awaits.” During the 2010 dude ranch season, Red Horse Mountain Ranch will be open to guests from May through October. Families who can break away from the daily grind will find May and June perfect times for a great ranch experience at a reduced rate. The main season for the ranch is June, July, & August with family ranch vacations designed for week and partial week stays. Although couples and singles can be accommodated during this time, the main adult vacations begin in late August with our guest requested Wine Tasting Weeks and Girls’ Getaways. The fall is a perfect time for adults – looking for a romantic vacation or a chance to make new friends – to enjoy the ranch!
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