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  • Established

    1968. Guest ranch since 1969
  • Owner / Manager

    Chris and Lindsay Davenport
  • Tel

    307-733-3141
  • Open

    Jun-Aug
  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    $575
  • Nightly Rates (per child)*

    $450
  • Minimum Stay

    5 days
  • Maximum Guests

    44
  • Works with travel agents?

    Yes
  • Great For

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

    Dude Rancher’s Association, Wyoming Dude Rancher’s Association
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Moose Head Ranch is unique. Unlike other guest ranches Moose Head Ranch is privately owned, family operated and completely surrounded by Grand Teton National Park, providing our guests with a panoramic vista of the Teton Range.

Imagine riding with your family and seeing elk, bison, mule deer and antelope up close. Picture meadows of alpine flowers such as lupine and fireweed as you gaze down at the legendary Snake River.

At the end of each ride relax on your cabin porch or the Lodge deck with the ever-changing vista of the majestic Tetons in the distance, with no blaring horns or city noises, just the sound of the babbling brook and the laughter of your children as they play with new-found friends.

Point out the Milky Way and track the numerous shooting stars seen crossing the evening sky.

Bond with your children without the interfering sports schedules, meetings and social activities that crowd your family life back home. When was the last time you played cards or checkers with your kids?

All of that and more is here for you at the ranch.

Good time to go

Our season begins end of May and ends mid-August

Children at the Ranch

Great for children aged 6 and over

At Moose Head we believe in family vacations and for us, this means you ride and eat with your children. Therefore, Moose Head does not have a 'children’s ride', everyone rides together. Families and couples ride in small groups always accompanied by a wrangler.

Challenge your kids to a game of horseshoes or croquet. Play a friendly game of volleyball. After dinner, go for a drive to look for elusive moose that come out at dusk.

Minimum age children can ride

6 and over

Activities

outdoor play area

Games

board games, horseshoes, soccer, volleyball, badminton, ping pong, croquet, kickball, softball

Baby Sitting Provided By

We reccomend a service in Jackson.

 

Ranch History

Moose Head Ranch today hardly resembles the ranch originally homesteaded by Eva Topping in 1925.

The road down the hill from the office was the original highway from Yellowstone National Park to Jackson.

Back then, the ranch consisted of buildings and cabins in the area near and above the corral and barn.

A gas station sat where the office is now; the laundry room overlooked the corral and the original lodge still exists, much as it did then, between the large spruce trees across from the office.

Inside, along with the usual ranch rooms, there was even a post office, as Moose Head was the town of Elk, Wyoming.

Eva Topping was the true pioneer woman: postmistress, school teacher as well as ranch owner and manager.

As she grew older, Eva shouldered other burdens as well, most specifically the declining health of her husband, Fred. Eva put Moose Head on the market in the late summer of 1967.

The Mettler family was indeed fortunate that John Mettler saw the ranch the day it came on the market.

After a year of living with the ranch in its original state, John and Eleo began to design and build the lodge and family cabins. Cabins were staked out with views from picture windows in mind.

A branch of Spread Creek that runs through the ranch was used to fill trout ponds that John created. Most of the lodge was constructed during the winter of 1968-1969, often in temperatures of 40 below zero.

The lodge was completed in time for the arrival of the first Mettler guests in June of 1969.

Lowdown

  • Enjoy

    Gourmet, Ranch-style
  • Meals served

    family style, buffet style
  • Alcohol

    BYOB
  • Enjoy dining in

    dining room (casual attire)
  • You'll definitely love

    fresh daily desserts
  • Dietary restrictions catered for

    lactose intolerant, vegans, vegetarians, Gluten free, other

We believe good food is just as important as a good horse!

Our chefs serve breakfast to order, and we have cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before dinner where guests can gather with new-found friends and relax before a fire.

We are happy to provide the setups, chill your wine and pour your drinks, but it is BYOB.

Dinner is always a greatly anticipated event where you can choose among four entrees.

We try to have something the kids will like and we are more than willing to accommodate special dietary requests given advance notice.

Children eat with their parents, not separately.

Sunday night cookouts with singing and s’mores.

Guest Favourites

  • Prime Rib or Nut-Crusted Trout
  • Freshly prepared pastries and cookies
  • Sunday night cookout

Your Chef

Our Chef has been with us for 20 years and knows what our guests expect, and always delivers. He has two other chefs helping make every meal wonderful.

Sample Menu

  • Appetizers

  • Hot soup
  • Salads
  • Entrées

  • Fresh fish
  • Game selections
  • Desserts

  • Cookies and fruit

Lowdown

  • Address

    21255 Highway 89 N
    Moose, Grand Teton National Park
    Wyoming
    83012
    USA
  • Remote Location

    No

Nearest Town - Jackson

Jackson is situated 18 miles / 30 mins from the Ranch.

Rental car

4x4 recommended

Nearest Airports

Jackson Hole Airport, Jackson Hole

Distance

17 miles / 30 mins

Airlines

Delta, United, American Airlines, Frontier

Rental car

4x4 recommended

Lowdown

  • Type of Riding

    Western Riding
  • Riding opportunities for

    Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced
  • Most riders are

    Beginner
  • Rides are grouped by

    Everyone rides together, Families ride together
  • Pace of ride

    Walk, Trot, Lope
  • Guest Horses

    00
  • Hours in the saddle

    Morning - 2 hours
    Afternoon - 2 hours

Why our riding stands out

  • Being surrounded by Grand Teton National Park we often see elk, buffalo, mule deer, bald eagles, antelope and coyotes on our rides, so be sure to bring your camera!
  • Rides are small, usually just your family and a wrangler, and go out twice daily. We also offer an "all day ride" where we grill out lunch and return to the ranch in the afternoon.
  • Pace of ride is relaxed and you ride how you feel comfortable

Lowdown

  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    $575
  • Nightly Rates (per child)*

    $450
  • Minimum Stay

    5 days
  • Preferred Arrival Day

    Any day is fine
  • Preferred Departure Day

    Any day is fine
  • Style of accommodation

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

Moose Head Ranch can cater for up to 44 guests. See below for details and indicative rates.

Cabin | Cabins

Rates (Per Person)*

$460
* 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

5 nights

Description

Moose Head accommodates approximately 44 guests in comfortable and well-appointed cabins, that are scattered amongst the cottonwoods and pines. Many overlook our stocked trout ponds. Most have wood burning stoves and all are equipped with small refrigerators and coffee machines, and ice is delivered daily.

Flowers are an important part of Moose Head and hanging baskets can be found on cabin porches. Numerous well-tended planters are everywhere and wildflowers are especially abundant in the Park as well as on the ranch.

Rooms

44

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

fridge, hair dryer, seating area, plush bathrobes, wood fireplace


Booking Policy

****SPECIAL 15% DISCOUNT FOR GROUPS OF 7 OR MORE STAYS PRIOR TO JUNE 20****

Moose Head rates are per night and include your private cabin, meals and riding.

35% deposit at time of booking and additional 35% due 3 months before your arrival. Final bill presented prior to departure.

CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED WITH CONVENIENCE FEE, otherwise payment by personal check or Travelers Cheques.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellations made prior to March 1 are refundable less 10%. If you cancel after that date you will forfeit the entire deposit, unless we are able to resell your reservation, in which case there will be a 10% loss of deposited money. Trip insurance is always advised.

Moose Head Store: A bill will be presented to you the night before your departure that will include your final payment and any store purchases and fishing flies you have used. Remember to bring a personal check as we do not accept credit cards.

Please note your Client Responsibilities:

All clients will be required to follow the safety policies and procedures of Moose Head Ranch, Inc. and the wrangler’s instructions during activities.

All clients will be required to sign a Participation Waiver of Claims and Assumption of Risks Agreement in favor of Moose Head Ranch, Inc. before departing on any trip. That waiver can be found here.

Each client agrees and acknowledges that when they sign up for a Moose Head Ranch stay, they have significant responsibility for their own safety and that they agree they are ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE for their safety during participation in activities.

Included in your stay

meals, activities, lodging, Riding

Extras

Tax

State and local taxes are added to your bill.

Gratuity

15% service charge

Guided Fly Fishing

Happy to refer you to local outfitters or set it up nearby

Other

Fly fishing lessons and any fishing done on our stocked trout ponds.

Lowdown

  • You can borrow

    Cowboy hats, Cowboy boots, Riding helmets, Saddle bags, Rain coats
  • Communications

    Wireless Internet/Wifi, telephone.
  • Cell Networks

    AT&T, verizon.
  • Business Services

    printers.

Onsite

Shopping

We also have a Moose Head gift shop with all kinds of nice logo souvenirs 

Water based Activities

river floating, whitewater rafting-adventure, Water activities based off-ranch. Swimming allowed in all ponds


Fishing & Wildlife

Don’t feel like riding? Try fly-fishing on one of our well-stocked ponds.

We have the equipment and would love to teach you if you have the desire to learn. The more experienced angler may want to fish the Snake River, which is easily accessible from the Ranch.

We would be happy to set up a guided half or full day float with a local outfitter.

Fishing on offer

fly, river, stocked pond, lake, equipment available

Wildlife

Bison, Eagles, Antelope, Elk, Coyotes, various birds, Hummingbirds, Moose, possible Wolves, Muledeer and Bears


Additional Services

Weddings

We can cater for groups of 100 & over.

Moose Head Ranch is a breathtaking Jackson Hole wedding location and special event venue site available during our off season (Prior to 6/1 and after 8/17).

We’re fortunate to have a direct unobstructed views of the Grand Teton mountain range and we hope you will consider us for your event – we will do all we can to make it memorable!

Please call Chris and/or Lindsay: 307-733-3141 for more information.


Local Attractions

Jackson Hole

The town of Jackson is full of shopping possibilities, informative museums, art galleries and a rodeo you won’t want to miss.

Scenic, whitewater float trips and guided fishing trips can be arranged for you.

Grand Teton National Park surrounds the ranch, offering miles of scenic drives, hiking trails and photographic opportunities.

Yellowstone National Park, 32 miles north of Moose Head, is a wonderland of geysers, wildlife, waterfalls and lakes.

We are happy to suggest a guide for you to make the most of your time there. Should you venture off the ranch for a day trip to Yellowstone or any occasion where you might miss a meal, an ample picnic will be provided for you.

Distance

26 miles / 30 mins

Rental car

4x4 recommended

Highs

  • The ranch is completely surrounded by Grand Teton National Park, providing guests with a panoramic vista of the stunning Teton Range
  • It's perfect if you want family bonding time as children and adults are not separated
  • If you choose to have your wedding here, you'll have a completely unspoilt backdrop of the Teton mountains for your pictures
  • They serve gourmet food that has been recognized by 'Gourmet Magazine'

Lows

  • If you're looking for activities such as golf, white-water rafting, tennis, you will need to hire a car to go off-ranch

Visitor Reviews

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

Most beautiful and relaxing place on earth!!

We had a family group or 8, and it was wonderful. The atmosphere is very relaxing and the staff will do anything for you. The views are amazing, the food is beyond impeccable, and the horses/rides are wonderful, for any level of rider.

5 stars

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