Circle Z Ranch

Frommer's Review

In business since 1926, this is the oldest continuously operating dude ranch in Arizona. Over the years, it has served as a backdrop for numerous movies and TV shows, including Gunsmoke and John Wayne's Red River. The 6,500-acre ranch on the banks of Sonoita Creek is bordered by the Nature Conservancy's Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Sanctuary, Patagonia State Park, and the Coronado National Forest. Miles of trails ensure everyone gets in plenty of riding in a variety of terrain, from desert hills to grasslands to the riparian forest along the creek. The adobe cottages provide an authentic ranch feel that's appreciated by guests hoping to find a genuine bit of the Old West.

Facilities:
Dining room; BYOB lounge; outdoor pool; tennis court; game room; guest laundry; horseback riding

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.