If you are considering a Western experience with horseback riding, don’t trot but gallop to the Covered Wagon Ranch. Located in a spectacular setting one hour from Bozeman, Montana, this facility has rustic, clean cabins; good, plentiful food; wonderful ambiance; and most importantly, great horses. The owners, Kurt and Melissa will match your prior riding experience perfectly (from never ridden... More

From the moment we stepped into the Lodge on Saturday night at dinner time, until we left the ranch the following Sunday, my husband and I felt like we were were visiting our extended family. Kurt and Melissa, the owners, make each and every guest feel especially welcome and appreciated. Service is outstanding, the food plentiful and absolutely delicious, the... More

This was our first experience with a dude ranch vacation so I did quite a bit of research before booking. Many reviews state that the descriptions on websites don't match reality. This is not the case with Covered Wagon. What you see on the website is what you get. The owners, Kurt and Melissa, set the tone for a great... More

From the service to the scenery, it's all here. There's just something about this place that makes you never want to leave. This was my first trip to a ranch and I won't go anywhere else...however, next time I will stay for a longer period of time. The staff is very accommodating...our wranglers were fantastic...the food was excellent. Fewer cabins... More

Wanna be a cowboy or a cowgirl in style? Wanna dine & mingle with other fun and interesting people? Looking for good times and lasting memories? This is the place! Put on your boots and let the horse do the walking. Travel by horseback and enjoy the vast and beautiful wonders of Montana's pristine interior or put your feet up... More

If you Have never experienced time at a western ranch you are missing the chance of a lifetime. This was my second trip to a ranch and the covered wagon exceeded my first experience which I did not think possible. The staff was wonderful food excellent beautiful scenery great horses. Melissa and Kurt were very accommodating and knowledgeable about the... More

if you enjoy mountains, horses, outdoors, and friendly people you need to visit the covered wagon ranch in montana. cabins are extreamly comfortable with wood burning fireplaces and claw foot tubs to soak in. the western decor makes you feel like you are visiting the old west. if you are a horse lover like i am you will truly enjoy... More

As 'limeys' in cowboy country it was an amazing experience. The walking, running and riding are excellent and the staff professional, caring and very friendly. Mind you exercise is a must as the food is to die for !!! Home made cookies and wonderful cuisine US style with the odd European menu thrown in !! The ranch is run by... More

We recently stayed at the ranch to celebrate a friends birthday. When you think of a Dude Ranch it seems a bit cliche. What an unexpected surprise. Kurt and Meliisa made you feel like your were part of the ranch. Our favorite part was watching the horses run free in the wild and then return back to the ranch on... More