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  • Established

    1891. Guest ranch since 1994

  • Owner

    Kari and Brent Kilmer

  • Manager

    Kari and Brent Kilmer

  • Tel

    800-483-3227 or 307-745-7036

  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    Summer: $392 - $450
    Winter: $50 - $85

  • Nightly Rates (per child)*

    Summer: $340 - $373
    Winter: $50

  • Minimum Stay

    Summer: 3 days
    Winter: No minimum stay

  • Maximum Guests

    30

  • Works with travel agents?

    Yes

  • Great For

    Romance, Action & adventure, Peace & quiet, Solitude, Diverse scenery
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Welcome to the Vee Bar Guest Ranch Page!

The Vee Bar guest and dude ranch located near Laramie Wyoming is a family-friendly vacation destination that is sure to please the horse loving cowboy or cowgirl in you.

A Vee Bar Guest Ranch vacation emphasizes horseback riding, but that is only the beginning of your Wyoming family vacation. The ranch activities you will experience at the Vee Bar Dude Ranch include hiking, fishing, river tubing, trap shooting, camping, herding cattle, hayrides and more!

This historical dude ranch prides itself on providing True Western Hospitality, and when you have to leave your vacation of a lifetime, you will realize you just acquired a new group of friends that you will miss dearly. Check out our guest comments!

Vacation activities center around western horseback riding and the Vee Bar has one of the best horseback riding programs to be found at any guest ranch. Your experience will range from riding in the Vee Bar meadows to riding in the mountains. Guests also have the opportunity to do cattle work and team-penning with cattle.

Good time to go

The best time to stay at our ranch is during June through August. During these months, we offer 3-night stays or 6-night stays with our guest ranch activities and inclusions. During September through May, we operate as a bed and breakfast.

Children at the Ranch

Great for children aged 6 and over

Vee Bar Ranch is a family ranch that welcomes children of all ages. We offer supervised horseback riding guided by one of our Wranglers for the entire family. Other activities for children include private fishing, river tubing, hayrides, swings, playground area, horseshoe pits, board games, archery, and overnight camp outs by the bonfire.

Minimum age children can ride

6 and over

Activities

hiking, picnics, outdoor play area, campouts, floating

Games

board games, horseshoes

Ranch History

Happiness can be found with ease at this family Guest Ranch, whether riding across the grassy meadows on a beautiful summer morning or relaxing to the sound of the Little Laramie River flowing just outside your cabin.

The Cole Family own and operate the Dude Ranch, as well as the Deerwood cattle ranch, located approximately ten miles south of the Vee Bar, nestled in the Centennial Valley below the Medicine Bow National Forest.

The Deerwood is home to three generations of Cole’s including son Kelly and his family, daughter Jana and her family and son Curt. The Coles’ seven grandchildren play an active part in the operation of the Vee Bar Guest Ranch, particularly during dude ranch season working as wranglers, assisting in the dining room, helping with housekeeping and maintenance chores and wherever else a hand is needed.

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  • Enjoy

    Ranch-style

  • Meals served

    buffet style

  • Alcohol

    available for purchase

  • Enjoy dining in

    patio, dining room (casual attire)

  • You'll definitely love

    locally grown produce, fresh daily bread, fresh daily desserts

We offer a variety of meals. Our meals are ranch-style meals that all our guests love.

Guest Favourites

  • Lasagna
  • Ribeye and Shrimp
  • New York Strip and Salmon

Your Chef, Dale Jensen

Dale has been our chef at the Vee Bar Guest Ranch since May 2007. He was born and raised in Iowa. He has a deep love for cooking and his dog, Charlie.

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  • Address

    38 Vee Bar Ranch Road
    Vee Bar Ranch
    Wyoming
    82070
    USA

  • Remote Location

    Yes

  • Elevation

    8000 ft

  • Private Land

    1000-5000 acres

  • Public Land

    250-1000 acres

Nearest Town - Centennial, WY

Centennial, WY has a population of 270 (approx), and is situated 7 miles / 15 mins from the Ranch.

For shopping Centennial, WY offers: small hometown necessity shops.

Nearest Airports

Laramie Regional Airport, Laramie

Distance

15 miles / 30 mins

Airlines

Skywest, United Express

Denver International Airport , Denver

Distance

158 miles / 2 hours 30 mins

Airlines

Delta, United, Skywest, Allegiant, Alaska, United Express, American Airlines

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  • Type of Riding

    Western Riding

  • Riding opportunities for

    Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced

  • Most riders are

    Beginner

  • Rides are grouped by

    Rides tailored to guest requests, Families ride together

  • Pace of ride

    Walk, Trot, Lope

  • Guest Horses

    70

  • Horse Types

    Quarterhorse, Geldings, Mares

  • Hours in the saddle

    Morning - 2 hours
    Afternoon - 2 hours

The Setting

Private Land (1000-5000 acres)

While on a horseback ride at the Vee Bar Guest Ranch, you will explore the plains and mountains near Laramie and Centennial, WY.

Public Land (250-1000 acres)

Our Riding

Weight limit for riding

225-250 lbs

Riding considerations

no riding experience needed

Why our riding stands out

  • Each guest rides their own horse on a guided horseback ride with a Wrangler. It is a safe and enjoyable experience.
  • Horseback rides typically last 2 hours. See the beautiful Wyoming country and mountains on the back of a horse with family and friends.
  • We offer Western saddles that fit all!

Cattle work - pasture gathers

When

Jun, Jul, Aug

Frequency

Weekly

Interaction

Guests participate

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  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    Summer: $392 - $450
    Winter: $50 - $85

  • Nightly Rates (per child)*

    Summer: $340 - $373
    Winter: $50

  • Nightly Rates (non-rider)

    $340 - $373

  • Minimum Stay

    Summer: 3 days
    Winter: No minimum stay

  • Preferred Arrival Day

    Summer: Weds, Sun
    Winter: Any day is fine

  • Preferred Departure Day

    Summer: Sat
    Winter: Any day is fine

  • Style of accommodation

    Ranch rustic

  • Packages available

    3 night, 6 night
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Vee Bar Guest Ranch can cater for up to 30 guests. See below for details and indicative rates.

Cabin | Riverside Suites

Rates (Per Person)*

$392 - $450
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

3 nights

Description

The rustic exterior and interior of the Riverside Suites match the rustic look of the historic lodge built in the 1800s. The interiors offer modern conveniences surrounded in antique furnishings preserved from ranching days. Located near the lodge & hot tub, the suites include two private bedrooms, full bath, small refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer. All are within walking distance to the lodge and sit along the banks of the Little Laramie River. 

Rooms

2

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

fridge, hair dryer

Booking Policy

During our guest ranch season, we only offer 3-night stays or 6-night stays. The price for a 3-night stay for the first two adults is $1350. For each additional adult, the price is $1120. The price for children ages 6-18, the price is $1120. For children, ages 2-5, the price is $250. For a single occupacy, the price is $1950. For non-rider, the price is $1120 for a 3-night stay.

The price for a 6-night stay for the first two adults is $2350. For each additional adult, the price is $2040. The price for children ages 6-18, the price is $2040. For children, ages 2-5, the price is $460. For a single occupacy, the price is $2560. For non-rider, the price is $2040 for a 3-night stay.

These prices do not include tax.

Included in your stay

ranch shuttle, laundry facilities, keg beer, and soda pop

Extras

Tax

applicable state and county tax

Gratuity

The Vee Bar has a "no tipping" policy. A service charge of 15% is added to the final bill in lieu of tips for staff.

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  • Communications

    Wireless Internet/Wifi.

Onsite

Outdoor Activities

Shooting - trap / clays, hiking, hay rides, herding

Water based Activities

river floating

Winter Activities

down hill skiing

Fishing & Wildlife

Wyoming fishing on the Little Laramie River is sure to keep the fishing enthusiasts coming back for more!  One mile of the Little Laramie River flows through the Vee Bar, and fishing on the Vee Bar’s private property is saved exclusively for Vee Bar dude ranch guests.  The river is swarming with Brown and Brook Trout.  Areas of the river are without overhanging trees, perfect for fly-fishing.  Some equipment is provided including fly fishing rods, spinner rods and reels, flies, limited pairs of waders, and a small kit with a few more necessities.

High water (from spring snow-melt) is usually at its peak between mid-May and mid-June.  During this time, the river is very hard to fish so you may want to plan accordingly.  During the winter, the river is frozen over in places, but still flows underneath.  By mid-March the river is thawed and the fish are hungry!  In the fall, the fishing is usually quite good through the end of October.

Fishing on offer

spin, fly, river, equipment available

Additional Services

Corporate Retreats

For groups of 30-40.

The Vee Bar Guest and Dude Ranch specializes in small Wyoming conferences and retreats, with space for up to 40 guests for day conferences and 25-30 guests for overnight retreats.

The great room in the main lodge is our primary meeting space. It provides a relaxed atmosphere with large picture windows with great views and a river rock fireplace. Our saloon can also be used for meetings; with smaller windows it can be dark enough for slide presentations.

Highs

  • The ranch is in a nice remote location
  • An easy-to-reach, affordable Wyoming ranch and close to Denver – shuttles now travel the Denver-Laramie route
  • It's a great place for families wanting to spend time doing activities together

Lows

  • There's no dedicated kids' program, however the ranch is child and family-friendly

Visitor Reviews

Dont just take our word for it, see what visitors like you say...

Best vacation we have ever had!

We aren't horse people, but we were talked into this by a great friend. We expected it to be fun, but we had no idea that this would be the best vacation we've ever taken. The combination of a varied schedule of activities, excellent hospitality and relaxation was a perfect mix. Delicious home cooking at meals. It was a beautiful location set along a trout stream and we enjoyed the view from our suite. Everything was clean and comfortable. The horses were well cared for and well trained. But, the greatest asset of the Vee Bar Ranch are the people: we love the laid-back approach, the flexibility with relatively small group sizes, but most of all, the clear responsiveness of the entire staff and wranglers to our many questions and concerns as beginners on horseback. This is a vacation where we felt relaxed, but we were definitely entertained and we learned new life skills. We will be back in 2020!

5 stars

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