Ranch Vacation Rates

Making a Reservation

Our family handles all reservations and strives to answer your questions, ensuring this is a good fit. We also run all aspects of the ranch, so we are sometimes away from the phone. Please leave a message so we can call back as soon as possible. Email works great too! We typically book early, so planning early is wise as popular weeks fill quickly.

PAYMENT: We request 1/3 of your total charges as a deposit to secure your reservation. The deposit must be received within 10 days of your request, or forfeiture may result. The balance of your payment is due 30 days before your stay. If using Visa or MasterCard for final payment, a 2.5% convenience fee will be added.

CHECK-IN/OUT: Sunday 4:00-5:00 p.m. and check out by 10:00 a.m. on Friday.

TRANSPORTATION: We provide transportation to and from the Great Falls International Airport on Sunday and Friday only. Round-trip: $100 per person. We provide transportation as per the following schedule ONLY:

• Arrival: We typically pick up guests between 12:30 to 1:30 pm and will depart Great Falls no later than 2:00 pm on arrival day. Call beforehand for a meeting time and place. Please make flight arrivals before 2:00 pm.
• Departure: The JJJ van will leave the Ranch around 9:30 am on departure day, arriving in Great Falls around 11:30 am. Please make the departure flight after 12:00 p.m.

If your itinerary falls outside this schedule, please arrange to stay in one of Great Falls’ many hotels the night before or after your stay. We can help with referrals. Because airlines often overbook flights, causing some guests’ arrival delays, it may be wise to arrive in Great Falls the day before. If your flight arrives late, or you have an early flight out, you must rent a car. For other transportation ideas, look at suggestions in the Transportation Policy.

Policies

Rates and policies are subject to change without notice.

CANCELLATION POLICY: If a cancellation must occur, deposits will be refunded 50% before January 1st of your vacation year. After January 1st, deposits are non-refundable and do not transfer to another year.

We highly recommend travel insurance for “last minute” medical or emergency cancellations through companies such as Travel Guard (www.TravelGuard.com or https://duderanch.org/plan-your-visit/travel-insurance). If you don’t purchase travel insurance, please understand that there are no exceptions to our cancellation policy.

Any changes made to your reservation after booking that result in a decrease in the number of participants will be charged a fee of $400 per person cancelled, and their portion of the deposit is sacrificed. There is no discount if you shorten the length of stay.

PARTIES OF 10 OR MORE: Reservations for 10 or more guests require a 50% non-refundable deposit and trip insurance. The balance is due 30 days before your stay. Trip Insurance is highly encouraged.

In the event of an unexpected situation that is out of our control and results in the ranch needing to be shut down, such as a forest fire, flood, pandemic, etc., all monies received will be transferred to the following year with applicable rates. There are no refunds due to inclement weather, rain, snow, smoke, wind, rider inability, etc.

Our Kids’ Program is set up for children ages 6-12 and teens ages 13-17. We do not have babysitting or activities for children under 6, but we offer half off the adult rate for nannies.

RATES INCLUDE
* Lodging in cozy, private log cabins with housekeeping and private bath.
* Delicious meals & snacks: Home-style gourmet – healthy, hearty & made from scratch!
* All outdoor activities: guided horseback riding, fishing, hiking, children/teen program
* Complete use of our ranch facilities.
* All evening activities and entertainment.
* We do not add a service charge; staff gratuities are optional if they exceed your expectations (12-18% typical).