Wonderful Wyoming Guest Ranch - 90 Minutes from Salt Lake City
- Minimum stay:Contact manager
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
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.
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.
Property Type
- Cabin
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms: 8 Bedrooms, Sleeps 22, Beds for 22
Bathrooms: 4 Bathrooms
Kitchen & Dining
- Cooking Utensils
Amenities
- Linens Provided
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- CD Player
- Foosball
- Ping Pong Table
- DVD Player
Communications
- Free Long Distance
- Telephone
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
Activities
- Mountain Biking
- Cycling
- Swimming
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Fly Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Scenic Drives
- Sight Seeing
- Horseback Riding
- Boating
- Sledding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Kayaking
- Bird Watching
- Horseshoes
Other Activities
Reviews
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Guest comment entered by owner
- Guest Felicia B
- 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.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Haydee D
- 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.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Stewart M
- Date of stay 07/17/04
- Review Submitted 11/16/10
It is the perfect place to disconnect from the world and connect as a family. We all loved the matchless, beautiful setting.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Jennifer T
- Date of stay 07/23/06
- Review Submitted 11/16/10
We had the best time ever! We loved the horses and the river! Thank you. We can't wait to come back.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest John K
- Date of stay 07/07/06
- Review Submitted 11/16/10
As the TV ad says, "Some things are priceless". This truly has been a priceless vacation for our family.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Brent
- 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.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Brad
- 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!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Robert (from England)
- Date of stay 06/21/10
- Review Submitted 11/04/10
My wife and I were treated like royalty. We tried and thoroughly enjoyed many activities we've never tried before!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Greg & Marj
- 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!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Barbara
- 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.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
Rates
Lodge ... Sleeps 12 max. $300-$588 per night; two night min. Pond Cabins .. East sleeps 6, West sleeps 4 $180-$339 per night; two night min. All rates plus 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.
Before paying contact the owner to confirm payment details.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
- Nearest Airport: Salt Lake City at 110 Miles
Manager info
Year Purchased: 2001
About: 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.
Why 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).
Contact us
- Primary: +011 (307) 789-4938 (Wyoming, USA)
Links to more information:
- CLICK HERE - The ranch's website
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Photos
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A free trailride led by our ranch manager.
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The 2 bedroom east pond cabin - one of two cabins at the edge of the pond.
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Kayaking on the Bear River is excellent in June and early July.
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A WONDERFUL place for families! Guided horseback rides are free to guests.
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Future rodeo queens on an afternoon ride.
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Crossing the Bear River by horseback.
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Two mule deer in one of our beautiful groves of cottonwood trees.
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Pier, kayaks and a row boat at our 1.5 acre pond.
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View looking south into the Uinta Mountains from a hill on the ranch.
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Looking south from the ranch into Utah - a prime elk calving area.
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Winter at the ranch. The barn is to the left and the main lodge is on the right.
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The spacious kitchen of one of the two pond cabins.
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Time to saddle up and ride
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Sunlight and shadow on the trail to the Bear River.
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Horseback riders between the pond and the Bear River returning to the ranch.
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Part of our herd of Scottish Highland cattle - an excellent source of lean beef.
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A carved "tree spirit" in a cottonwood tree near the main lodge.
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Fly casting for an acrobatic, hard fighting rainbow trout.
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The ranch's south boundary (the Utah/Wyoming border) is just over this ridge.
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