Dude Ranches in New York State

Set beside the beautiful Hudson River right by the incredible Adirondack Mountains, The 1000 Acres Ranch Resort is one of the top dude ranches in the state. It got started back in 1942 and is conveniently located near Lake George and many other popular recreation spots.

All sorts of activities can be enjoyed at this location, so if you're looking for an active, exciting dude ranch trip, this is the best one to choose. Guests at The 1000 Acres Ranch Resort can enjoy horseback riding, hiking, fishing, cattle driving, hayrides, cowboy campfires, kayaking, and so much more.

465 Warrensburg Rd, Stony Creek, NY 12878, Phone: 518-696-2444

Another excellent dude ranch in New York State, Ridin Hy Ranch Resort is located in the Adirondack Mountains and has been a popular ranch resort since 1940. Featuring a range of different cabins with comfortable beds and all sorts of luxury features, as well as motel-style rooms and even a Lake House, this ranch resort has a lot of different accommodation options to choose from.

This ranch is open all year long with a wide range of exciting activities to enjoy in every single season, including horseback riding tours, swimming, tubing, fishing, pony rides, arts and crafts sessions, waterskiing, fishing trips, hayrides, sleigh rides, and ice skating.

95 N Sherman Lake Rd, Warrensburg, NY 12885, Phone: 518-494-2742

Spread out across over 300 acres of land used for both farming and hunting, Estate at Fly Creek (formerly B&B Ranch) is conveniently situated near several popular locations like the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Meadow Links Golf Course. This ranch offers five luxury, old-country rooms with modern amenities and rustic style.

Speedy Wi-Fi is provided to all guests along with huge flat-screen TVs and additional amenities like fireplaces and hot tubs. A spa and heated pool are also located on site for visitors who just want to relax and enjoy their stay, while special activities like horseback rides and pheasant hunting tours are also organized on a regular basis.

434 Bedbug Hill Rd, Fly Creek, NY 13337, Phone: 607-547-5272

More than just a regular horse ranch, the Rocking Horse Ranch, Highland is a fun-filled family vacation destination for everyone. The ranch offers a selection of rustic-styled comfortable rooms for couples or families – kids will love the bunk beds while adults can stretch out on a Simmons Plush-top mattress. Equestrians will be able to explore more than 500 acres of trails and everyone from total beginners to advanced riders can be accommodated. If you really don’t want to ride there are loads of other activities to enjoy including an outdoor water park (seasonal) with 2 heated pools, the indoor/outdoor hot springs, water sports on the lake, mountain tubing and mini-golf. The best part is that all activities are included in your package.

600 State Route 44/55, Highland, NY 12528, 800 647 2624