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Lowdown

  • Established

    1880. Guest ranch since 2009

  • Tel

    (520) 457 8707

  • Nightly Rates (per adult)

    $200 - $350

  • Minimum Stay

    1 day

  • Maximum Guests

    36

  • Works with travel agents?

    Yes

  • Great For

    Romance, Action & adventure, Peace & quiet, Solitude, Diverse scenery

Tombstone's only Dude Ranch. Located 3 miles outside the world’s most iconic western town. The ranch is surrounded by spectacular scenery coupled with a never-ending history of famous cowboys, Apache Indians, and silver mining.

Walk where they walked, ride where they rode, and do it all in style.

Children at the Ranch

Great for children aged 5 and over

Children are welcome. Children 5 years and older may horseback ride. Fast ride activities are available to children 8 years and older.

Ranch History

Located 3 miles West of Tombstone the ranch borders the historic Scheiffelin Monument where Ed Schieffelin, the founder of Tombstone, is buried. Schieffelin chose this spot for his final resting place because it is near the place he hid from Apache Indians who were hunting for him after they saw his mule's hoof prints near the only water hole in the Tombstone area.

The ranch was owned and run by the Trappman family for over 100 years (homesteaded in 1880), primarily as a cattle operation. The property changed hands to the Deveer family, and other prominent Tombstone families who continued with the cattle operation. In 2009 the homestead part of the property was bought by a German who built the Dude Ranch. In 2014 the Ranch was taken over by the True family who have a 50 year history in owning and operating White Stallion Ranch in Tucson.

Lowdown

  • Enjoy

    Ranch-style

  • Meals served

    buffet style, everyone eats together

  • Alcohol

    available for purchase

  • Enjoy dining in

    nature settings, dining room (casual attire), bar & grille

  • Dietary restrictions catered for

    lactose intolerant, vegans, vegetarians, other

Good quality and good quantity.

No-one will go hungry here.

Lowdown

  • Address

    895 W. Monument Rd
    Tombstone
    Arizona
    85743
    USA

  • Remote Location

    No

  • Elevation

    4295 ft

  • Private Land

    250-1000 acres

  • Public Land

    5000-10000

Nearest Town - Tombstone, AZ

Tombstone, AZ has a population of 1300 (approx), and is situated 3 miles / 15 mins from the Ranch.

For shopping Tombstone, AZ offers: boutique shops, western wear.

Nearest Airports

Tucson International Airport, Tucson

Distance

70 miles / 1 hour 15 mins

Ranch shuttle

150

Lowdown

  • Type of Riding

    Western Riding

  • Riding opportunities for

    Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced

  • Rides are grouped by

    Age, Ability, Pace of Ride, Everyone rides together, Families ride together

  • Max riders per ride

    10

  • Wranglers per ride

    1

  • Pace of ride

    Walk, Trot, Lope

  • Guest Horses

    18

  • Horse Types

    Quarterhorse, Appaloosas, Paints, Geldings, Mares

  • Hours in the saddle

    Morning - 2 hours
    Afternoon - 3 hours

The Setting

Private Land (250-1000 acres)

Public Land (5000-10000 acres)

Our Riding

Scheduled rides

We have a weekly schedule posted at the front desk. Guests sign up the day before for what they want to ride.

Guided rides

All our rides are guided by a Wrangler.

Good to know

Guests must take a slow ride and pass a lope test before they fast ride.

Weight limit for riding

225-250 lbs

Riding considerations

no riding experience needed, We consider height and athletic ability as well as a guest's weight

Hours in the saddle

Rides vary - Slow, Fast, All Day, Half Day, Ride to town, Toast your heros.

Why our riding stands out

  • Destinations
  • Spectacular Terrain
  • Ride where famous cowboys and Apaches once rode.

Riding Lessons

Details

lessons are additional, basic riding lessons, advanced horsemanship lessons

Given by

wrangler

Location

in the arena

Arena Work

Activities

roping from the ground, barrels

Lowdown

  • Nightly Rates (per adult)

    $200 - $350

  • Minimum Stay

    1 day

  • Preferred Arrival Day

    Any day is fine

  • Preferred Departure Day

    Any day is fine

Tombstone Monument Ranch can cater for up to 36 guests. See below for details and indicative rates.

Cabin | Standard

Rates (Per Person)

Summer: $180
Winter: $210 - $250

Minimum Stay

No minimum

Description

Standard Rooms (approx. 337 sq. ft.) have 2 queen size beds and a private bathroom with shower. Street view.

Rooms

10

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

hair dryer, seating area, air conditioning

Entertainment

tv, cable / satellite tv

Cabin | Deluxe Room

Rates (Per Person)

Summer: $200
Winter: $230 - $270

Minimum Stay

No minimum

Description

Deluxe Rooms (approx 400 sq. ft.) with 1 king or 2 queen size beds, bathroom with shower and a private terrace with a fabulous view toward the Dragoon Mountains.

Rooms

2

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

hair dryer, seating area, air conditioning, Handicapped Accessible

Entertainment

tv, cable / satellite tv

Cabin | Junior Suite

Rates (Per Person)

Summer: $200
Winter: $230 - $270

Minimum Stay

No minimum

Description

Junior Suites Approx. 400 sq. ft with 1 separate sleeping room with a king size bed, 1 queen size bed in the living room and a bathroom with shower.

Rooms

3

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

hair dryer, seating area, air conditioning

Entertainment

tv, cable / satellite tv

Cabin | Premium Suite

Rates (Per Person)

Summer: $270
Winter: $300 - $330

Minimum Stay

No minimum

Description

Premium Suites (approx. 500 sq ft.) with 1 separate sleeping room with king size bed, 1 living room with a queen size bed, bathroom with tub and shower combination and a private terrace with fantastic view toward the Dragoon Mountains.

Rooms

2

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

fridge, hair dryer, seating area, air conditioning

Entertainment

tv, cable / satellite tv

Booking Policy

Upon confirmation of the reservation, a deposit of 30% of the total sum is due. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 6 weeks prior to arrival.

Included in your stay

meals, activities, ranch shuttle, lodging, tax, gratuity, Riding

Extras

Tax

Rates don’t include 6.1 % tax and 15 % service change

Other

Shooting

Lowdown

  • You can borrow

    Cowboy boots, Riding helmets, Saddle bags

  • Communications

    Wireless Internet/Wifi, telephone.

  • Cell Networks

    alltel, AT&T, verizon. Sprint.

  • Business Services

    Conference center, computer and fax hookups, Free WIFI.

Onsite

Shopping

Small Tombstone Monument Ranch Giftshop.

Outdoor Activities

ATV Rentals - guided, ATV Rentals - non-inclusive, Shooting and Archery

Water based Activities

outdoor pool, hot tub

Local Attractions

Tombstone

Cowboys, Apaches, Prospectors, Miners and Red Light Ladies are only part of the colorful history of Tombstone AZ. It was one of the last boomtowns in the old west. The town was very prosperous 1877 to 1890 and was considered the largest productive silver district in Arizona. Its population grew from 100 to around 14,000 in less than seven years.

Distance

3 miles / 15 mins

Bisbee

Bisbee is a historic mining town with a colorful history. Founded in 1880, Bisbee is known as one of the richest mineral sites in the world. By the early 1900s, it was very rich, cultural and sophisticated, but still with elements of the old west. Today Bisbee is full of fascinating shops and restaurants coupled with interesting historical tours.

Distance

26 miles / 30 mins

Rental car

Required

Our comments

Highs

  • Unique Old West decor and atmosphere – you feel as if you are in another place and time
  • This part of Arizona is full of history; Apaches, Tombstone, Geronimo, the Lawless West – and you can really feel it as you ride through the desert landscape
  • You’re right outside Tombstone where you can take several short old-Western tours: Good Enough Mine Tour, Stagecoach Tour, Historama Movie, Bird Cage Theatre, just to name a few
  • High quality accommodation, with attention to every detail

Lows

  • You need to spend a few days, at least, here as there's so much to see and do
  • If you like your city slicker comforts, this might not be the place for you

Visitor Reviews

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First time visitor

My husband and I went away for the weekend. We live in Phoenix and just wanted to do something different. We booked a room here for Friday and Saturday. We are not horse riders at all so we did not participate in the horseback riding. Saturday morning they had breakfast made by the campfire just like the cowboys would. It was a great breakfast. Great stories and great fun. Our room was the bordello room. Not a room for a family. Room was clean and decorated for the theme. I wish we had more time to spend there just to enjoy the ranch. The bar was fun with live music and good drinks which were reasonably priced and not watered down. We would love to come back and stay here again.

5 stars

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