Cattle Drives & Working Ranches
Welcome to Gordon's Guide to Cattle Drives and Working Ranches.
We have a listing of the finest cattle drives in North America. Steeped in the western tradition of the cowboy,
each working cattle ranch is unique with its own distinct character.
Working ranches, or more specifically working cattle ranches that offer cattle drives are usually
family-owned and operated, with the primary objective of offering its guests a Western experience.
Cattle drive operators host guests from all around the world,
catering to people who want a hands on experience that takes them inside the life on a ranch and the great outdoors.
Horseback riding is a part of every cattle drive and working ranch vacation and accommodations vary from rustic to luxurious.
Other activities include swimming, fishing,
whitewater rafting,
hiking,
wildlife viewing,
sightseeing, and much more. Food is always bountiful and hearty and in some cases, gourmet.
Begin your search for cattle drive vacations or working ranches by selecting one of the regions below.
We recommend you study our listing of cattle drives and working cattle ranches, narrow your selection to 2 or 3,
and contact the respective ranches for more detailed information.
Working Cattle Ranches in the Spotlight!
| One-of-a-Kind Working Cattle Ranch Nestled in the Heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains |
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 Spring Creek Ranch
From June through October the cattle on Spring Creek Ranch graze on 60,000 acres of Aspen forests and the Blue Spruce covered mountain ridges. Help the ranch move cattle up the country roads and mountain trails to their summer grazing area. You can come home every night to a luxurious bed or camp out in the mountains. The choice is yours. |
| If you're ready for a real life, working cattle ranch experience, this is the vacation for you! |
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Chico Basin Ranch
Chico Basin Ranch is not a dude ranch. You won't get pampered, but you will become part of the crew and get a real cowboy experience. You'll learn about riding and gathering large herds of cattle, and get a hands-on experience participating alongside the cowboys. |
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