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  • Established

    1879

  • Owner

    Eaton Brothers, Inc.

  • Manager

    Jeff Way, Mary Eaton

  • Tel

    307-655-9285

  • Open

    Jun-Sep

  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    $250 - $335

  • Nightly Rates (per child)*

    $225 - $250

  • Minimum Stay

    3 days

  • Maximum Guests

    125

  • Works with travel agents?

    Yes

  • Memberships

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

Eatons’ Ranch is a Wyoming dude ranch and working cattle ranch located on the magnificent, pine-covered eastern slopes of the Bighorn Mountains in northeastern Wyoming.

Just 18 miles west of Sheridan, the ranch consists of 7,000 acres of beautiful open country with rolling hills, grassy meadows and hidden valleys.

Twisting processions of cottonwood and pine trees mark the course of tumbling streams that roll out of the mountains.

Good time to go

Summer season, June to September

Children at the Ranch

Great for children aged 0 and over

Our Ranch Holidays for Families Includes a Children’s Program

We will have recreational staff on duty during scheduled riding times to offer supervision for children three years and older. Supervisors must see a parent or guardian before the child will be allowed to leave the recreation area. We also have organized activities every afternoon, Monday through Saturday, at Howard Hall.

Activities

hiking, supervised swimming, Movie-and-popcorn nights

Games

scavenger/treasure hunts, Bingo on Sunday nights

Baby Sitting

From age 0 to 2. Hourly cost $8/hour for the first child and $2/hour for each additional child.

Baby Sitting Provided By

We will attempt to have babysitters available for children two years and under from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Evening babysitting services can be arranged individually with the Ranch staff.

Ranch History

For 140 years, our Wyoming dude ranch has offered guests a western experience and shared with them a way of life.

We are proud to carry on a tradition and preserve a ranching heritage that goes back five generations.

We invite you to join us and experience everything Eatons’ Ranch has to offer during your dude ranch vacation. Once you have spent time with us, you will always be part of Eatons’ and its history.

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  • Enjoy

    Ranch-style

  • Meals served

    family style, everyone eats together

  • Enjoy dining in

    nature settings

  • Dietary restrictions catered for

    lactose intolerant, vegans, vegetarians, Gluten free, other

All ranch meals are served with western cooking flair during regular hours in our centrally located dining room. Each table seats six to eight people.

Experience Our Authentic, Ranch-Style Western Cooking

Our Wyoming dude ranch offers made-to-order breakfasts - hearty ranch breakfasts are our specialty, but a selection of fruits, cereal and muffins are also available.

Our lunch menu varies from buffets to barbecue cookouts.

For dinner, we offer a choice of two entrees. We typically offer a choice between beef and chicken, fish or pasta. Saturday night at our Wyoming dude ranch is barbecue night by the creek.

We will make every effort to accommodate special dietary needs, with advance notice, at our Wyoming dude ranch.

Guest Favourites

  • Hearty ranch breakfasts
  • Buffets and barbecue cookouts
  • Saturday night barbecue night by the creek

Sample Menu

  • Entrées

  • Beef
  • Chicken
  • Fish
  • Pasta

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  • Address

    270 Eaton Ranch Road
    Wolf
    Wyoming
    82844
    USA

  • Remote Location

    Yes

  • Elevation

    4,500 ft

Nearest Town - Sheridan

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

Ranch shuttle

No additional charge from Sheridan Airport

Nearest Airports

The Sheridan Airport, Sheridan

Distance

18 miles / 30 mins

Ranch shuttle

No additional charge

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  • Type of Riding

    Western Riding

  • Guest Horses

    220

Our Riding

Scheduled rides

Guests can ride out from our Wyoming Dude Ranch twice a day Monday through Friday, choosing among morning, afternoon and evening rides. We also have all-day rides into the Bighorn National Forest. We also offer a breakfast and dinner ride during the week. Riding is a bit more limited on weekends. Saturday there are morning and afternoon rides available. Sunday there is only a morning ride as the rest of the day is our horse holiday. 

Guided rides

Wranglers are always available to guide rides and offer instruction.

Unguided rides

Eatons’ offers our guests the unique opportunity to ride one of our 220 horses unescorted with the permission of the Ranch. This allows guests the remarkable freedom to fully explore this beautiful 7,000 acres of country. 

Riding Freedom

Eatons’ offers our guests the unique opportunity to ride one of our 220 horses unescorted with the permission of the Ranch. This allows guests the remarkable freedom to fully explore this beautiful 7,000 acres of country. 

Why our riding stands out

  • Eatons’ offers guests the unique opportunity to ride unescorted with the permission of the Ranch. This allows guests the remarkable freedom to fully explore this beautiful 7,000 acres of country.
  • Trips to the Bighorn National Forest provide another horseback riding adventure for guests. The Ranch supplies horses, guides, wrangler-cook and all of the necessary equipment. Plans for a pack trip can be made after your arrival at the Ranch and are offered Tuesday through Thursday conditions permitting. To allow for overnight pack trips and all day rides on the national forest we operate under a special use permit with the Bighorn National Forest.
  • There are varied riding options to suit you: Ride out twice a day Monday through Friday, choosing among morning, afternoon or evening rides. We also have all-day rides into the Bighorn National Forest. We also offer a breakfast and dinner ride during the week.

Riding Lessons

Wranglers are always available to guide rides and offer instruction.

Given by

wrangler

Pack Trips

Overnight Pack Trips: Trips in the Bighorn National Forest provide another horseback riding adventure for our guests. The Ranch supplies horses, guides, wrangler-cook and all of the necessary equipment. Plans for a pack trip can be made after your arrival at the Ranch and are offered Tuesday through Thursday conditions permitting.  To allow for overnight pack trips and all day rides on the national forest we operate under a special use permit with the Bighorn National Forest.  Eatons’ Ranch is an equal opportunity provider.

We also have all-day rides into the Bighorn National Forest.

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  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    $250 - $335

  • Nightly Rates (per child)*

    $225 - $250

  • Nightly Rates (non-rider)

    $225 - $250

  • Nightly Rates (nanny)

    $225 - $250

  • Minimum Stay

    3 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

Eatons' Ranch can cater for up to 125 guests. See below for details and indicative rates.

Cabin | Gold Coast cabins

Rates (Per Person)*

$295 - $335
* 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

No minimum

Description

We have 10 Gold Coast cabins located along Wolf Creek.

3 Bedroom Cabins- Ayres, Elliot, Little Antlers and Moss

2 Bedroom Cabins-Col Hall, Holiday House, Jenkins, Rinehart and Wigwam

1 Bedroom Cabin- Louer

The cabins all have living rooms with fireplaces and porches.

Amenities

seating area, wood fireplace

Booking Policy

DEPOSIT for your Ranch Vacation: A $500 deposit for each guest is required to confirm all reservations. Reservations without a deposit will be released in 72 hours.

No premium charge will be applied if we assign a cabin to you based on our vacancies.

CHECK-IN: Check-in is at 3:00 pm. Please note that if you plan to horseback ride the morning of your arrival date you will be charged half (50%) of your confirmed daily rate/person plus gratuity and tax.

CHECK-OUT: Check-out is 12:00 pm (Noon). Please note that anyone staying after the 12:00 pm check-out time, you will be charged half (50%) of your confirmed daily rate/person plus gratuity and tax.

CANCELLATIONS: Deposits remain refundable minus a $100 service charge up until 60 days prior to the arrival date. All cancellations within 59 days of the reservation are no longer refundable.

CHANGES to your Dude Ranch Vacation: Any changes made to reservation dates and/or number of guests must be made 60 days prior to the reservation. If dates and/or guests are removed from the reservation less than 60 days in advance, guests will be billed for the original dates and number of guests.

VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS and DISCOVER are accepted.

The Ranch does not guarantee babysitting services for children two years of age and younger; however we do try to have these services available as often as we can.

Individuals under six years of age are not allowed to trail ride.

Included in your stay

meals, activities, ranch shuttle, lodging, Riding, Gym, overnight pack trips, swimming pool, fishing, complimentary beer and wine hour every night in the Apartment Bar from 5-6pm, trap shoot and archery

Extras

Tax

6% sales tax will be added

Gratuity

15% service charge will be added

Massage

Massages by local therapists are offered two days a week.

Guided Fly Fishing

Guided Fly Fishing Trips available with Fly Shop of the Bighorns, (307) 672-5866, info@bigbugflyshop.com

Other

Golfing: The Sheridan area also boasts two courses, Kendrick Municipal and Hidden Bridge (9-holes).

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  • Communications

    Wireless Internet/Wifi, Wireless available in Howard Hall, phone messages will be taken in Ranch Office, fax machine located in Ranch Office..

  • Business Services

    Executive business center , Conference center, computer and fax hookups.

Onsite

Shopping

Gift shop

Outdoor Activities

Shooting - trap / clays, Shooting - wing

Water based Activities

outdoor pool, hot tub

Fishing & Wildlife

Guests can fish in the pristine mountain waters of Wolf Creek, other nearby streams and rivers, or our bass pond with our on-site fishing guide or on their own. Our Wyoming dude ranch offers experts as well as novices the chance to catch rainbows, brookies, browns and large-mouth bass. You can bring your own equipment or use our gear and find flies and tackle in our Wolf Creek Fly Shop.  For guided day trips off the Ranch, we recommend Kingfishers Lodge in Ft. Smith, MT (1 1/2 hours from Wolf). For more information, please visit their website: www.bighornkingfisher.com.  We also recommend Fly Shop of the Big Horns in Sheridan, WY for guided trips.

Fishing on offer

river, stocked pond, stream, equipment available, guided non-inclusive, BYO equipment

Additional Services

Corporate Retreats

For groups of 75-100.

Eatons’ Wyoming Conference Center Dates: Mid-May to June 1st, September 1st to October 1st, or as arranged.

Eatons’ Ranch provides an ideal setting for corporate retreats at our Wyoming Conference Center. From meeting time to free time, we will work with you to plan a retreat that meets your needs and budget.

Howard Hall: Capacity 80-100 seated classroom style; 40-50 seated at tables.

Dining Room: Capacity 45

Sun Room: Capacity 15-20

Elliot: Capacity 10-15

Weddings

We can cater for groups of 100 & over.

Let us take care of the details for your Wyoming Wedding experience! We have a full staff that will assist you during every step of the way. From the first phone call to the departure of the last guest, we will do everything we can to make your special day one to remember for generations to come.

Our basic wedding rates are below. We can accommodate weddings during the first week of June, the last two weeks of August, and any time in September. For more information, please send us an e-mail or call us at 800.210.1049.

Up to 150 Guests: $18,000.00

Up to 100 Guests: $14,000.00

Up to 50 Guests:  $11,000.00

Local Attractions

Sheridan, Wyoming

A friendly, western town with the beautiful Bighorn Mountains as it’s backdrop. It is only a short 30-minute drive from our Family Dude Ranch. Historic Downtown Sheridan is home to dozen of unique shops, restaurants, galleries and cafes along with numerous watering holes.  Sheridan is home to the WYO Rodeo in Mid July.   The WYO Rodeo brings Professional Cowboys and Cowgirls from all over the world to compete in four rodeo performances.

Distance

18 miles / 30 mins

Highs

  • Magnificent scenery; beautiful open country and the pine-covered eastern slopes of the Bighorn Mountains in northeastern Wyoming, with rolling hills, grassy meadows and hidden valleys
  • Family-owned and operated, it's a great place to bring the kids - there's a dedicated children's program
  • The lodging is varied, cabins vary in size to suit small or large families, couples and singles.
  • They offer B&B during the winter months (Jan-April) so you can head over for a couple of days staycation out of main season

Lows

  • The ranch has a large capacity, so might not suit if you're looking for more 'boutique' experience

Visitor Reviews

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A great place to unwind!

Located in Wolf Wyoming, Eatons Ranch is a great place to disconnect for a few days. Don't expect to take calls or receive email. It's a great ranch for horse back riding, hiking, swimming pool with hot tub and trout fishing nearby. Don't expect 5 star accommodations. The cabins are rustic, but clean. The food at the Ranch was very good and the staff was great

5 stars

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