Ride Overview
Explore the area dubbed “the most scenic 50 miles in the U.S.” by Teddy Roosevelt during three or six-night stays at Blackwater Creek Ranch.
Set along the banks of the scenic Shoshone River and Blackwater Creek, the ranch is just 15 miles from the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Since 1915, Blackwater Creek Ranch has hosted guests from around the world amid the mountains of the Shoshone National Forest, where Blackwater Creek flows into the Shoshone River. Theodore Roosevelt once described the area as “the most scenic 50 miles in the U.S.”
This Yellowstone Pop-Up Ranch will run from May 26 through September 28, 2024. Reservations must be 3 or 6 nights. 3-night stays will be Sunday to Wednesday, or Wednesday to Saturday. 6-night stays will be Sunday to Saturday.
Classic dude ranch adventures will include horseback riding and hiking in the Wyoming wilderness, archery and sport shooting, fly fishing the creek and river, as well as evening entertainment. AND a portion of the proceeds benefit the historic O.T.O. Dude Ranch, where we hosted our very first Pop-Up Ranch!
***NOTE: This ride is quite technical due the the terrain. Most (if not all) of the riding walking and amazingly scenic.
Some highlights to look forward to during the week will include:
– For six-night stays only, a tour of the Yellowstone National Park
– Rafting on the Yellowstone River with Wyoming River Trips (available for 6 night stays and 3 night Sunday-Wednesday stays)
– Attending Cody Nite Rodeo (available for 6 night stays and 3 nights Wednesday-Saturday stays)
– On Saturday there will be a final ride at the ranch, “Happy Trails Brunch Ride,” to bid our guests farewell.
Dates: May 25-Sept. 27, 2025 (6 night stays are Sunday-Saturday. 3 night stays are Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday)
Shoshone Cowgirls Week: July 27-August 2, 2025
Rates: 6 nights – Standard Cabin: $3,190.00 USD per person sharing. Single supplement: $515.00 USD
(1 or 2 bedroom cabin with private bath)
Deluxe Cabin: $3,705.00 USD per person sharing. Single supplement: $515.00 USD
(1 or 2 bedroom cabin with sitting area and private bath)
Ranch House : $4,220.00 USD per person
(2BR/1ba house will living room and full kitchen – 4 person minimum, sleeps up to 6)
3 nights – Standard Cabin: $1,766.00 USD per person sharing. Single supplement: $258.00 USD
Deluxe Cabin: $2,024.00 USD per person sharing. Single supplement: $258.00 USD
Ranch House: $2,280.00 USD per person, minimum 4 guests
Additional guests after the first 2 (for all cabins and the Ranch House): $1,510.00 USD for 3 Nights, $2,675.00 USD for 6 Nights
***Rates do not include the 15% service charge (gratuities for the team) and 4.05% state tax – due at the the time of final trip payment.
Included
- 3 or 6 nights accommodation
- All meals
- All riding
- All ranch activities (some variations based on 3 or 6 night stay)
- Use of pool, hot tub and rec room
- Special events and local tours (based on length of stay)
- Evening entertainment
Not Included
- Airfare
- Travel Insurance
- Transfers to/from the ranch
- Alcoholic beverages
- 15% Service Charge (paid at the time of final payment)
- 4.05% state tax (paid at the time of final payment)
Judy P.
I’m going to use the over used “trip of a lifetime” to describe this trip.
As a lifelong equestrian this was my first opportunity to ride in mountains. That was truly an experience, the views are breathtakingly incredible! I would say if you’ve any back or knee issues this ride would be a challenge. The rides up the mountains are easy enough, it’s that coming back down your knees may be screaming!
The staff at Blackwater Creek Ranch were very professional & courteous to our needs as well as our safety. Gen Mgr Kylee Cromer saw to everything, our cooks Michael & John Blue cooked incredible gourmet quality meals, our Wrangler Ellen Edgy had great stories and knowledge of the area which made the history of the area come to life.
This is grizzly country & we were even lucky enough to see one! Fortunately it was heading in the opposite direction from us at least 50 yds away at a rather fast pace. Note: don’t ever think you can out run a grizzly.
The proximity to Cody WY was a bonus to work in some souvenir shopping. The day trip to Yellowstone was a must see, our guide Janay Brun was very knowledgeable and made every geyser we saw interesting and even the site of Old Faithful was a thrill.
I’d definitely recommend this adventure, one of my favorite rides was to June’s Ridge, it was like being on top of the world.