An all-inclusive Montana Dude Ranch Vacation

All-Inclusive Montana Dude Ranch Rates

  • 2027 Family Season June 13th to August 21st
  • 2027 Adult 18+ Guest Only Season August 22-October 1st
    • ATTN: owners’ two boys (13 & 10) and Executive Chef’s two kids (3 and 1) live on ranch.
  • 6-night stays Sunday-Saturday available June & July
  • 3-night options-June 13-16 June 23-26
  • 5-Night options The months of August & September are 5-night options only
  • Book the entire ranch for your family 18 -22 people (must have at least 16 adults) and receive 10% discount
  • Off-season specials
  • Children:
    • Child rates apply to children 6 to 14 years of age.
    • Children Ages 4 & 5 are $1,000 per week and they can lead line in arena on Mondays.
    • Children 3 and under are free of charge. No horseback riding is offered.
    • No Trail Riding is available to Children under 6.
  • Kids 3 & under are free:
    for Babysitting Services we suggest BIG SKY SITTERS, LLC we do not offer services on ranch.
  • 2027 Rates, Taxes & Policies are subject to change without notice.
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Adult Rider/HikerChild Rider/HikerAdult Non-RiderChild 6-14 Non-RiderChild 4-5 No Trail Rides3 and Under Free
3 Nights (June 13-16 June 23-26)$2,500$2,000$2,000$2,000$500$0
5 Nights (August & September)$3,900$3,200$3,000$2,000$900$0
6 Nights (June & July)$4,600$3,800$3,700$2,200$1,000$0

Guided Rates: Guided rates include accommodations, meals, maid service, use of our Montana Dude Ranch facilities (including hot tub and rec room), guided hiking (groups of 4-6), guided fishing in Yellowstone (groups of 2-3 people), horse and wrangler services daily (groups of 4-6), and participation in ranch activities. These include Monday Night’s Meet & Greet, Thursday night’s Pranzo all’aperto (dining outside) serving complimentary tastings of local Montana Brews. After you can choose to go to the West Yellowstone Rodeo or Music in the Big Sky Meadow (seasonal).  Friday night’s cookout steaks, burgers and brats in the main lodge.

Non-Guided Rates: Non-rider rates includes all the things mentioned above but does not include any horse and wrangler services. If you choose the non-rider rate, we cannot guarantee availability for you to switch to a rider. We do NOT offer the option to add a ride to a non-rider rate.

Additional Fees and Services:

  • Accommodations Tax: Montana has an 8% lodging tax on the lodging portion of your stay
  • Service Charge: Automatic 18% service charge will be added to your bill, you are welcome to increase this if you would like. This is split evenly among our entire staff.
  • Airport Transportation: We do not offer airport transportation. All our guests rent a car, or you can book a shuttle service through 406 Shuttle.
    • 406 Shuttle Rates: 406 Shuttle Service provides one-way transportation between Bozeman Airport (BZN) and Covered Wagon Ranch or Covered Wagon Ranch to Bozeman Airport. Rates (subject to change) vary by group size and vehicle type, starting at $240 for 1–2 guests in a mid-size SUV, $300 for 3–5 guests in a full-size SUV, $375 for 3–6 guests in a full-size SUV with a luggage trailer for extra bags, and $600 for groups of 6–12 guests traveling in a luxury van. Gratuity is not included.
  • Childcare Services: We do not offer babysitting at Covered Wagon Ranch, for services book directly at bigskysitters.com or bring a nanny for a discounted rate.
  • Pack Trips: Available in July-two night overnight horseback pack trip riding into Custer-Gallatin National Forest. You must book as a rider with a 6-night stay. We limit our trips to one per week, departing on Tuesday and returning on Thursday minimum of 2 people and max of 4 people. Minimum age is 12 years old.  $800 per person will be added to the regular cost of their stay at the ranch for Pack Trips. ATTN: We cannot cater to dietary needs on the pack trips.
  • Off-Ranch Activities: whitewater rafting, ziplining, guided tours of Yellowstone, and guided flyfishing on the Gallatin or Madison Rivers are all conducted by non-ranch licensed outfitters and require fees in addition to the all-inclusive rates at Covered Wagon Ranch. We are happy to recommend guides in the area to provide these services for you while you stay at our Montana guest ranch.

Weight Restrictions: We have a strict 230 pound weight and 31 max BMI restriction for riding. This will be enforced due to the riding we do and the safety of our horses and guests. If you book as a rider and are over the weight limit or BMI you will be switched to a non-rider and not able to ride during your stay. Use the calculator below to work out your BMI. If you have questions, feel free to call the ranch.

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Reservations and Refunds for All-Inclusive Montana Dude Ranch Vacations

We recommend booking at least six to twelves months in advance. We cannot hold a reservation/cabin without a deposit. A credit card on file with a 30% deposit is required to confirm your lodging reservation and to hold your cabin. We accept all Credit Cards (Please Note a 3.5% credit card processing fee will be applied to all credit card transactions).  Sunday Check-in is 4PM and Check-out is 10AM. No early check-ins are offered on Sundays. The balance of your stay is due 60 days prior to your reservation (unless you plan to pay with cash-must let CWR know ahead of time).

Travel Insurance: Due to unforeseen circumstances, we suggest purchasing Travel Insurance through a company such as Travel Guard. https://duderanch.org/triptravel-insurance If you choose to decline purchasing travel insurance, below is our Cancellation Policy and will be enforced in all reservations and does not exclude when you booked or the circumstance (family/medical emergency, plane cancellations/missed flights or sickness). Please understand we are running a business, and our cancellation policy must be strict and enforced, we do not offer ANY exceptions, please plan for the worse.

Credit Card Fees A 3.5% credit card processing fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. If you would like to avoid the processing fee, you may pay by ACH (bank transfer) through the payment link at no additional charge. Please make sure you enter your routing and account number correctly. There is a $500 fee for any returns including account/routing number being entered wrong. If you prefer to receive our 5% physical cash discount, simply let us know before making your final payment, and we will be happy to update your final statement accordingly (payments made by ACH or bank transfers do not qualify as cash discounts as we still get charged a fee).

The most common Cancellation Questions

Cancellation & Reservation Changes

  • Canceling your reservation
    • On or before December 31: Your deposit will be refunded minus a $500 cancellation fee for groups of 10 or fewer, or a $1,000 cancellation fee for groups of more than 10.
    • After December 31: Your deposit is non-refundable.
    • Within 60 days of arrival: The full cost of your reservation is due, even if you cancel for any reason. Your card will be charged for any unpaid balance. All credit card refunds are subject to a 3.5% processing fee.
  • Moving your reservation to the following year
    • If you cancel by April 1, you may apply your deposit toward a stay the following year for a $500 reservation change fee. This option does not apply to cancellations within 60 days of arrival.
    • Your new reservation will use the following year’s rates. Specials and discounts do not carry over. If you cancel the transferred reservation, no refund will be given.
  • Changing your reservation
    • Changes that reduce the cost of your reservation—including fewer guests, a later arrival, or an earlier departure—will incur a $500 change fee. Canceling an entire cabin from your reservation will incur a $1,000 fee.
    • Within 60 days of arrival, no refunds or reductions will be given for reservation changes, including changes caused by flight disruptions or illness.
  • Payment
    • Your remaining balance is due 60 days before arrival unless you have arranged to pay with physical cash. All credit card refunds are subject to a 3.5% processing fee.
    • Returned ACH/Checks will incur a $500 fee plus any bank fees. This includes entering your account number wrong. Guests with returned checks will not be permitted to make future reservations.
  • Weather, illness & travel disruptions
    • Our cancellation policy applies regardless of the reason for cancellation, including COVID-19, rain, snow, smoke, wildfires, or wind. We recommend purchasing travel insurance.
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