Overview
The Bucking S Ranch is located in the heart of Wyoming, "The Cowboy State". They are situated along the Seminoe-Alcova Scenic Backway on an altitude of 6,500 feet to over 8,000 feet and are surrounded by the Seminoe and Shirley Mountains. The next town, Alcova, is over 30 miles away and they are in the middle of open range cattle country – where cattle have right of way even on the road and they make use of it.
Bucking S is a traditional working cattle ranch and they enjoy sharing their home and ranch life with guests. In order to provide you with a unique and personal ranch vacation, guests are limited to a maximum of ten per week. Upon request, the ranch also offers ‘adults only’ weeks. Main activities revolve around horseback riding and cattle work. Small guest numbers allow customization of the length of rides to your expectations and level of experience. You can choose from short, half-day, all-day or even two-day rides with an overnight cow camp. Wranglers will be happy to provide riding instructions and you can always rely on their help and hints during all rides.
The riding program will invigorate riders of every ability. There are excellent horses for novice as well as experienced riders. Depending on your experience, walk, trot, and canter across tens of thousands of acres - there is no nose to tail riding on the ranch. You will enjoy the companionship of a good horse, the variety of terrain, beautiful vistas, interesting geologic formations and abundant wildlife.
You can get involved in the daily ranch work as much or as little as you like - e.g. sorting, branding and doctoring cattle or even fixing fences if you like to get an hands on experience. Or just kick back and enjoy watching the cowboys do the work. It is your vacation and you do what ever you like to do as long as you enjoy yourself. If you like to learn more about cowboy skills, you can participate in roping and cutting practices with wranglers. They will be happy to show you how to handle a rope and work cattle with your horse. You may arrive as a city slicker, but you'll have the chance to leave as a Cowboy or Cowgirl after a week of unlimited riding.
Next to the cattle work, the ranch takes you on scenic rides to the Seminoe State Park or Pathfinder Reservoir and other local points of interest. Those rides take you cross-country over wide prairies, through rocky canyons or on top of mountain hills. You will enjoy the endless views, the vast uninhabited open spaces, and the absolute absence of any signs or noise of modern day life. The squeak of saddle leather, the smell of horses, combined with the quiet serenity, the aroma of the sage and wild flowers, create an indescribable sense of care free cheerfulness and well being.
Of course, the area invites you to all kinds of outdoor activities. With the North Platte River and three reservoirs (Seminoe, Pathfinder and Alcova Reservoir) in the proximity of the ranch, you can take advantage of a wide variety of water sports including swimming, boating, water floating, water skiing and especially fishing. The "Miracle Mile" on the North Platte River - a world-class blue-ribbon "wild" trout fishery and one of the best fishing wholes in Wyoming - is only a few miles away. Also, the lake pasture of the ranch stretches all the way to the Seminoe Reservoir, popular for its trout and walleye fishing. Ride cross-country to either place if you like to combine riding and fishing, but the ranch also offers jeep tours for fishing trips and to explore the area. Also, on your own time you have endless opportunities for hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking or you can practice your trap/skeet shooting. Wildlife abounds and the vistas provide photographic rewards.
In the summer, Bucking S also likes to take guests to local rodeos and fairs and give you a real taste of the Cowboy State if you are interested in such activities.
If you just like to kick back and enjoy the ranch atmosphere, there are plenty of cozy and comfortable places to wind down. Enjoy the afternoon reading a good book on your front porch, relax in the hot tub after a long day in the saddle, or settle in front of the stove and share your day’s adventure with fellow guests. The main ranch house, a beautiful log home, is open to guests at all times for family style dining, entertaining and relaxation. The atmosphere is casual and family oriented. Very cozy and comfortable western style log cabins with private bath, and wholesome, home-style food are awaiting you.
In the evenings, there are often have cookouts or gatherings around the campfire, swapping cowboy stories. There is always room for yard games like volleyball and softball or of cause you can practice your roping skills or throw some horseshoes. Card and table games are out at all times for playtime. The Bucking S Ranch does not plan on an organized evening entertainment, but if guests are motivated, they always have something going on in the evenings. If you enjoy some more private time, you can take a strolling sun set walk watching the magical colors over the horizon or just sit out in front of your cabin and enjoy the peaceful, cool nights with the creek flowing by and gazing at spectacular star-filled skies.
Bucking S is passionate about bringing you a memorable ranch vacation and outdoor adventure. You will be able to submerge into a different world far away from your everyday life and mass tourism and discover a getaway with personalized attention ideal for relaxing, fun and adventure, and surrounding yourself with astounding beauty.
No matter if you plan on coming alone, bringing your family or group of friends, planning a reunion or corporate retreat, you will find this ranch to be an ideal setting for a unique getaway.
Seasonal Rates & Info
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Weekly Rates |
Daily Rates |
 Warm Season |
$966.00 - $1,500.00 per person
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Not Specified
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* Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice.
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Affiliations
- Wyoming Dude Ranchers' Association
- Dude Ranchers' Association
- Local Chambers of Commerce
Payments Accepted
- Certified Check
- Personal Checks
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Reservation Policy
For confirmation, 35% of the total amount is required at the time of reservation. Bucking S Ranch prefers personal checks, traveler checks or wire transfer. They do not accept credit cards at the current time.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made before 90 days of scheduled arrival will result in a refund of the deposit less a $ 100.00 handling fee. Cancellations made within 90 days of scheduled arrival will result in forfeiture of the entire deposit unless we can fill the vacated space. The deposit can be applied towards a rescheduled booking in the following year. Full payment is due after arrival at the ranch and there is no refund for late arrivals or early departures. You might want to consider buying a travel insurance to protect your deposit.
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