The Paintrock Canyon Ranch sprawls across northern Wyoming, made up of rolling meadows and streams carving through high alpine valleys.
About the Ranch
The Paintrock Canyon Ranch headquarters is located at the western base of the Bighorn Mountains. The ranch’s 80,000 acre range extends toward Cloud Peak, the highest mountain in the Bighorns, and is characterized by creeks, springs, meadows, and canyon walls reaching thousands of feet above. The terrain changes from deep orange and burgundy sandstone hills to monolithic rock formations to high mountain meadows, pine forests, and lakes. The ranch’s namesake, the Paintrock Canyon starts at the ranch headquarters and meanders for eight miles. At the bottom of the canyon is Paintrock Creek, widely known to be one of the best trout fisheries in the region. Wildlife is aplenty– bobcat, elk, mule and whitetail deer, pronghorn and bears all roam freely.
Ranch Vacations
Enjoy five nights on the ranch and four days of riding amongst the varying ecosystems the Paintrock Canyon Ranch has to offer. Take a long canter to the top of Lumen Canyon or ride through the cattle herd to learn about planned grazing and ranch management. Take an afternoon to visit the nearby Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site to see the 2,000 year old Native American petroglyphs or fly fish in one of the many fishing holes near camp. Enjoy locally sourced, chef-prepared meals alongside the bubbling Paintrock Creek. All riding levels are welcome.
Pack Trips
Ride deep into the Paintrock Canyon toward Cloud Peak with a packstring, camping alongside the horses at mountain camp. Days will be spent visiting surrounding lakes, hiking and riding miles of trails in the Bighorn National Forest, and riding out to the Ranchlands cow camp to spend the day with the ranch team. Evenings will be spent around the fire under a carpet of stars.
Riders must be intermediate or above and in good physical shape.
Accommodations
Large, safari style tents are stylishly furnished with full-sized beds, bedside tables, dressers and chairs. Ranch vacation guests will spend five nights in the creekside accommodation. Pack trip guests will spend the first and second night of their stay in these tents before heading out to the backcountry, and will then return for their final evening on the ranch. For guests continuing from the ranch onto a pack trip, you can expect a more typical backpacking style camp with single person tents.
Location
The ranch, located near Hyattville, is 1 1/2 hours from Cody, Wyoming, and 3 hours from Billings, Montana. Both cities have airports with multiple daily flights from major airports. Roundtrip shuttles from the Cody airport to the ranch can be booked via Explore Cody Transportation.
All-Inclusive Rates
Our all-inclusive package includes all meals (beginning with dinner the night of arrival and extending through breakfast the day of departure), lodging, and activities on the ranch.
All-inclusive pricing for ranch vacations starts at $790 per person per night.
All-inclusive pricing for pack trips starts at $620 per person per night.
For more information, please reach out to us at stay@ranchlands.com or 719-641-2089.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a required riding level?
Our ranch vacations and workshops welcome all levels of riders, from beginner to advanced. Pack trips require at least an intermediate level of riding, as well as being comfortable steering your horse over rocky terrain. Guests joining for Advanced Riders Week will need to be at an advanced level and comfortable at all gaits as well as riding out in open spaces as well as in groups.
How many hours will I spend in the saddle?
Rides out on the ranch are approximately 5 hours long, departing basecamp at 9 am, having lunch in the field with your horse, and returning to camp at around 2 pm.
The ride to and from mountain camp on pack trips can take between 6-7 hours.
Is hot water available?
There are two hot water showers at basecamp and one hot water shower used on pack trips. We happily provide biodegradable body wash, shampoo, and conditioner for your use.
How many restrooms are available?
Basecamp has four composting toilets, one one each end of the camp and two more throughout the camp. Catholes are used on pack trips.
Will there be there power? What about cell service?
There is no power available so we suggest bringing an external battery pack for keeping your phone charged if you need. At basecamp, there is reliable cell service a ~10 minute walk down the road. There is no available service during pack trips.
Can I bring my well behaved dog?
Unfortunately we are not able to accommodate pets.
Can I bring my horse?
Ranch vacation guests may bring and board their horses at the ranch for $25/night. We provide an outdoor stall with dirt floor and water. We require proof of Coggins/health certificate, guests supply their own feed, and must be accompanied by staff member on all rides.
Can you accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions?
Absolutely! Please make sure to note any allergies or food restrictions when making your reservation.
Is there a weight limit for horseback riding?
We cannot accommodate riders heavier than 230 lbs.
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