From our Family to Yours

Moose Head Ranch is unique. Unlike other guest ranches Moose Head Ranch is privately owned, family operated and completely surrounded by Grand Teton National Park, providing our guests with a panoramic vista of the Teton Range. Imagine riding with your family and seeing elk, bison, mule deer and antelope up close. Picture meadows of alpine flowers such as lupine and fireweed as you gaze down at the legendary Snake River. At the end of each ride relax on your cabin porch or the Lodge deck with the ever changing vista of the majestic Tetons in the distance, with no blaring horns or city noises, just the sound of the babbling brook and the laughter of your children as they play with new found friends. Point out the Milky Way and track the numerous shooting stars seen crossing the evening sky. Bond with your children without the interfering sports schedules, meetings and social activities that crowd your family life back home. When was the last time you played cards or checkers with your kids? All of that and more is here for you at the ranch.

At Moose Head we believe in family vacations, and for us, this means you ride and eat with your children. Therefore, Moose Head does not have a “children’s ride” or a “children’s dining room”. At Moose Head you ride in small groups, usually just yourselves and a wrangler, at a pace with which you are most comfortable, not one that someone else is setting. Moose Head’s gourmet food is a pleasant surprise to our new guests, as it is not the norm for most ranches.

Hosts: Louise & Kit Davenport and Eddy Edmiston

2016 Staff Pictured Above

Moose Head takes pride in our staff. They are carefully chosen for their personality, ability and character as we like them to be polite, respectful, knowledgeable and terrific role models. In fact, quite a few have had older siblings, or even parents, work at Moose Head. Dude Ranch vacations are not for everyone and a stay at Moose Head is unlike most experiences. There is no need to lock your car or cabin doors and children run freely playing tag or hide and seek. Moose Head has no televisions, phones or computers in the cabins. The paper doesn’t arrive until afternoon and hopefully after a couple of days you’ll just be glancing at the sports scores and not the headlines. The most momentous decision you may have to make during your stay might be whether to have the salmon or the rack of lamb for dinner. We welcome you as family and hope that when you leave you truly do feel you have become a part of our Moose Head family.

The Ranch

Lodge

Welcome to Moose Head Ranch’s spacious lodge. Enjoy some early morning coffee in front of a roaring fire. Put your feet up and relax on our deck after a ride. Play ping pong with the kids. Bring your laptop and check your e-mail. Grab a cookie and some lemonade and read the paper. Join other guests for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before sitting down to a delicious gourmet meal. It’s all here for you.

Cabins

Moose Head accommodates approximately 44 guests in comfortable and well appointed cabins that are scattered amongst the cottonwoods and pines. Many overlook our stocked trout ponds. Most have wood burning stoves and all are equipped with small refrigerators and coffee machines, and ice is delivered daily. Flowers are an important part of Moose Head, and hanging baskets can be found on cabin porches. Numerous well tended planters are everywhere and wildflowers are especially abundant in the Park as well as on the ranch.

Dining

At Moose Head our philosophy is that good food is just as important as good horses. We take pride in our food, having been featured in Gourmet Magazine. It’s easy to eat healthy with the many choices we offer at every meal. Breakfast offers an extensive buffet of freshly cut fruit and pastries with hot entrees made to order from the kitchen.

Rates

2017 Season runs June 4 – August 14

SPECIAL 15% DISCOUNT FOR GROUPS OF 7 OR MORE STAYS PRIOR TO JUNE 20

Moose Head rates are per night and include your private cabin, meals and riding.

Rates:
$430 per person double occupancy
$330 for children 6 and under
$760 for singles in private cabin
$1,620 large cabin minimum when two bedroom two bathroom cabin is occupied by 3 or less. (Regular per person rate applies to 4 or more)

15% service charge, state & local taxes are added to your bill.
35% deposit at time of booking and additional 35% due 3 months before your arrival.
Final bill presented prior on departure.
CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED WITH CONVENIENCE FEE, otherwise payment by personal check or Travelers Cheques.

We're sad to see you go...

...but if you must
Cancellations made prior to March 1 are refundable less 10%.
If you cancel after that date you will forfeit the entire deposit, unless we are able to resell your reservation, in which case there will be a 10% loss of deposited money.
Trip insurance is always advised.

We also have a Moose Head “store” with all kinds of nice logo souvenirs and even a Moose Head Cookbook. A bill will be presented to you the night before your departure that will include your final payment and any store purchases and fishing flies you have used. Remember to bring a personal check as we do not accept credit cards.

Please note your Client Responsibilities:
All clients will be required to follow the safety policies and procedures of Moose Head Ranch, Inc. and the wrangler’s instructions during activities.
All clients will be required to sign a Participation Waiver of Claims and Assumption of Risks Agreement in favor of Moose Head Ranch, Inc. before departing on any trip.
Each client agrees and acknowledges when they sign up for a Moose Head Ranch stay that they have significant responsibility for their won safety and that they agree they are ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE for their safety during participation in activities.

Moose Head Ranch is a Permittee of Grand Teton National Park and The Bridger Teton National Forest and is an Equal Opportunity Service Provider.

Reviews

This was the most incredible family vacation for grandparents, parents, and grandchildren. You and your staff took impeccable care of us and made us feel so welcome. This trip tops the charts! We love you, Moose Head!

Berkeley & George Harris (Greensboro, NC)
Virginia, David, Olivia & Henry Knox (Greensboro, NC)
Parker, Holly, Nick, Ben & Zoe Harris (San Francisco, CA)
Berkeley, Ed, Luke & Berkeley Gardner (Charlotte, NC)

Many thanks for another wonderful week at Moose Head. We enjoyed every minute of it and can't wait to return again. Happy Trails!

Mike, Kelly & Nicole Frankenfield (New Canaan, CT)

Another relaxing vacation at Moose Head! The food and company were awesome - great rides - lots of animals. Horseshoes, blackjack, fishing, rodeo... thanks so much!

Lisa, William, Andrew, William & Joe Bridges (Dunwoody, GA)

Activities

Saddle up and go for a morning, afternoon or an all day ride. Moose Head’s minimum riding age is 6. Families and couples ride in small groups always accompanied by a wrangler.

Don’t feel like riding? Try fly-fishing on one of our well stocked ponds. We have the equipment and would love to teach you if you have the desire to learn. The more experienced angler may want to fish the Snake River, which is easily accessible from the Ranch.

Take a light hike down to the river, or simply relax and enjoy the splendor of the Grand Tetons from your porch. Challenge your kids to a game of horseshoes or croquet. Play a friendly game of volleyball. After dinner, go for a drive to look for elusive moose that come out at dusk. Join other guests and the crew for a friendly game of softball. Watch the sun set over the Tetons from your cabin deck or porch.