The ranch manager leading a scenic trail ride along the Bear River.
Location: Evanston, Wyoming, USA (See URL2 link below. 20 miles S of Evanston in Uinta Mtns.) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 8 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 4 Baths (Sleeps 20)
Keywords: Guest Ranch with 4BR 2BA lodge (sleeps 12) and two cabins each 2BR 1BA (each sleeps 4). Fly fishing. Horseback riding. Near Salt Lake City. Cabins.
Kingfisher Bend Ranch is situated at elevation 7,600 feet on nearly 1,250 secluded acres in the southwest corner of Wyoming on the north slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains where some peaks exceed 13,000 feet in height. The Bear River flows through the middle of the ranch providing excellent, private, catch-and-release fly fishing for trout from mid-July through late October.
From May through mid-November, the ranch manager oversees ranch operations, leads free horseback rides, and assists guests. It is also possible to arrange winter stays at the ranch with snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snow shoeing and sledding at the ranch.
Photogenic Scottish Highland cattle are raised on the ranch. They produce grass-fed, lean beef and beautiful hides which we offer for sale.
In season, the ranch is home to a few lucky guests, horses, mule deer, elk, moose, porcupines, cougars, foxes, bobcats, badgers, beavers, coyotes, skunks, raccoons, squirrels, chipmunks, bald eagles, golden eagles, owls, hawks, Canada geese, various ducks, great blue herons, belted kingfishers, sandhill cranes, lazuli buntings, crows, robins, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, swallows, bluebirds, chickadees, and more.
The 1.3 million-acre Wasatch-Cache National Forest is less than five miles from the ranch. It offers wonderful scenic drives, hikes, bike rides, ATV trails, snowmobiling, and a groomed cross-country ski area. Restaurants, bowling, theaters, shopping, and an 18-hole golf course are 20 minutes away in Evanston. Park City and Deer Valley ski and resort areas are just over an hour from the ranch. A lake for water skiing and windsurfing is 20 minutes from the ranch.
The ranch buildings (including a barn) were built in 2001. Each unit has a full kitchen with granite countertops. Guests provide and prepare their meals. Linens are provided. The guest portion (2,100 s.f.) of the Lodge has two full bathrooms and sleeps 12 in four bedrooms (one bedroom with queen bed, one bedroom with two twin beds and two bedrooms each with two bunk beds). The Lodge has a piano; a recreation room with foosball, ping-pong, and satellite TV; a washer and dryer; and an outdoor propane grill. About a five-minute walk from the Lodge are two 900 s.f. Pond Cabins on the edge of a 1.4 acre pond stocked with trout. Each has a full bathroom, two bedrooms, and can sleep four (two in a queen bed and two in two twin beds).
Stays must be at least two nights.
Fair weather activities at the ranch include biking, hiking, horseback riding on trails or in our riding ring, fly fishing on the Bear River or our pond, boating on the pond in kayaks or a rowboat, basketball, volleyball on a sand court, Fisebee golf, pickleball, great outdoor activities for kids, and horseshoes. More than two private miles of the Bear River flow through the ranch. Fishing is catch and release with barbless flies only. A professional fishing guide can be arranged at the guest's expense.
For an additional charge, hunting for elk, deer, and moose on the ranch can be arranged for guests with proper Wyoming licenses and permits. Horseback riding and hunting are not available on Sundays. There is no charge for ranch activities except hunting. Horseback rides are led by the ranch manager. A liability release form must be signed to participate in ranch activities.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : In lodge
- Dryer : In lodge
- Linens Provided
- Gas Fireplace : In 2BR cabins
- Beds
- Queen Bed : 1 in lodge and 1 in each cabin
- Twin/Single Bed : 2 in lodge and 2 in each cabin
- Bunk Bed : 4 in lodge, 2 in one bedroom and 2 in a second bedroom
- Crib : 2 available at ranch
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Only in lodge
- DVD
- CD Player
- Foosball
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : In each unit
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : In each unit
- Dishwasher : In each unit
- Microwave : In each unit
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : At lodge
- Deck/Patio : Covered sitting porches at each unit
- View/Location
- Lakefront : Both cabins are on 1.4 acre pond
- Mountain View : The ranch is in the foothills of the Uinta Mountains. The peaks can be seen by horseback, hiking or biking on the ranch.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : At lodge
- Other Amenities
- Horseback riding, private fishing pond with rowboat and 2 kayaks, Frisbee golf course, pickleball, horseshoes, sand court volleyball, 2+ miles of private river fly fishing, great birds and wildlife, solitude, and more! All free.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Main floor of lodge, incl. bathroom, is handicap accessible
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : Main floor of lodge is wheelchair accessible
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Hunting (bow and rifle) for deer, elk and moose can be arranged on the ranch for an extra charge with proper licenses. Wonderful trout fly fishing in season.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Lodge ... Sleeps 12 max. $300-$588 per night; two night min.
Pond Cabins .. Sleep 4 max. $180-$339 per night; two night min.
All Rates plus 5% Wyoming Sales Tax.
Reservation Deposit is $100/night/unit plus $125/unit Damage Deposit.
Balance due at check-in. Cash, Personal Checks, or Travelers Checks ONLY.
Reservation Deposit is 90% refundable with > 90 days notice, 50% refundable with
60-90 days notice, and non-refundable with < 60 days notice.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2001
Why the Owner Chose Evanston
It is easily accessed from Salt Lake City yet it is clearly a quiet and beautiful place with high-quality units and exceptional recreational opportunities.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin
Great units. Wildlife. Exceptional fly fishing in season. No charge for guided horseback rides. Solitude - near a highway but once you are settled in, you will feel as though the "world" is many miles away. 1,250 acres creates an excellent world of its own. A broad array of enjoyable activities (and some excellent porches on which to sit and do nothing).
Main lodge two 2 bedroom cabins. A special place with truly exceptional privacy, scenery, & recreational opportunities,
Owner's Map of Evanston
The ranch is family-owned. It is not a motel. It is a special place with only three units where guests can unwind, escape from city life, find solitude and rejuvenation, have special experiences, enjoy memorable encounters with "nature", and, at the end of their stay, feel that it was a wonderful vacation.
Property Photos
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- The ranch manager leading a scenic trail ride along the Bear River. - Evanston, WY - Wyoming Guest Ranch in the Uinta Mountains
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- Winter at the ranch. The barn is to the left and the main lodge on the right. - Evanston, WY - Wyoming Guest Ranch in the Uinta Mountains
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- The 2 bedroom east pond cabin - one of two cabins at the edge of the pond. - Evanston, WY - Wyoming Guest Ranch in the Uinta Mountains
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- The kitchen of one of the two pond cabins.
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- A chunky, acrobatic rainbow trout from the Kingfisher Bend Ranch pond
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- Kayaking on the Bear River is excellent in June and early July.
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- Time to saddle up and ride
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- A WONDERFUL place for families! Guided horseback rides are free to guests.
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- A fall horseback ride at the ranch. Guided horseback rides are free to guests.
Traveler Reviews (10)
Guest: Felicia B
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Date of Stay: 10/04/08
Review Submitted: 11/16/10
It is a bittersweet moment as we pack up and head home. We forget that a beautiful and tranquil place like this exists. Our family had a wonderful time.
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Guest: Haydee D
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Date of Stay: 08/25/07
Review Submitted: 11/16/10
What a marvelous place! It is perfect for our large family. The quiet and peace was like balm to our souls. It allowed our family to come closer together and have fun without the cell phones ringing every 10 minutes. Thank you for a great place and the opportunity to truly bring a family together for a few days. We will return.
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Guest: Brent
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Date of Stay: 07/03/10
Review Submitted: 11/04/10
I enjoyed all aspects of our visit. We loved the accomodations. Not lodge-like, but very homey and comfortable. Everything was clean and fresh. We rode horses, kayaked the Bear River, played pickleball, rode bikes, played Frisbee golf, ate very well and slept great. . . We had an absolutely wonderful time.
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Guest: Brad
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Date of Stay: 07/01/09
Review Submitted: 11/04/10
We had a wonderful time. I learned what a yellow-bellied grosbeak looks like and I saw hundreds of hummingbirds. The pond was a delight, and the hosts were most pleasant . . . Thanks!
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Guest: Greg & Marj
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Date of Stay: 05/31/10
Review Submitted: 11/04/10
From horseback riding to the ridge with "cowboy Ned" (so named by our grandchildren) to Frisbee golf, pickleball, volleyball, and long walks through the woods - we had a wonderful time. Nestled against the Uinta Mountains with a river great for fishing (and a stocked pond for the little ones), the ranch is a beautiful, secluded vacation spot. We used all three buildings for our extended family, so we had the whole place to ourselves. It was perfect for us!
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Guest: Barbara
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Date of Stay: 07/02/10
Review Submitted: 11/04/10
There were so many varied things to do that everyone in our group felt fulfilled. Ned (the ranch manager) was marvelousm a real cowboy! . . . The horseback riding and kayaking were exhilarating as much as the scenery was peaceful. The Scottish Highlander cattle were a hoot, playing peekaboo. Beautiful vistas for reading or chatting, or we knocked ourselves out competing in unconventional, no sweat athletics. We liked it so much that we are bringing our whole family of all ages back in August! What a nice break from Disneyland, the beach and freeways.
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