SPRUCEDALE RANCH

Vacation Questions & Answers

SPRUCEDALE RANCH

Vacation Questions & Answers

FAQ's

If You Have Questions - We Have Answers
The Sprucedale Guest Ranch Staff Is Here To Help

FAQ's

If You Have Questions
We Have Answers

The Sprucedal Ranch
Staff Is Here To Help

GENERAL

Is there a minimum length of stay at Sprucedale Guest Ranch?
Is Sprucedale Guest Ranch family oriented?
Are there adult only weeks?
Do I Have To Fill Out A Wavier to visit Sprucedale Guest Ranch?
Is there WIFI at the ranch?
Is there cell phone service at the ranch?
Is there a telephone at the ranch?
How does someone contact me if there is an emergency while I'm staying at the ranch?
Is child care provided while we stay at the ranch?
Are pets allowed at the ranch?
What will the weather be like in the Alpine, AZ area?
Will we see any wildlife at Sprucedale?
Are there any additional charges during our stay?
What is the gratuity policy at Sprucedale Guest Ranch?

LODGING & FOOD

Will Sprucedale Guest Ranch cater to special diets?
What type of meals are provided during our stay at the ranch?
Is alcohol provided during our stay?
Can I buy ice, beverages, or snacks at the ranch?
Is there electricity in our cabins?
Are facilities accessible for wheelchairs or otherwise handicapped?
Is my cabin adjoining to another cabin?
Do I have a refrigerator in my cabin?
Is the water safe to drink in my cabin?
Do you provide water for the horseback rides?
What do I do if I have a CPAP machine?
Are laundry facilities available at Sprucedale Ranch?
Do you have a smoking cabin available?
What time is check- in and check-out?

RANCH RIDING PROGRAM & ACTIVITIES

What kind of horseback riding program does the ranch offer?
Do I get the same horse all week?
Can I ride double with my child?
Will we move cows during my stay?
Will I get to lope or canter?
What other activities does the ranch have to offer?

PACKING

What should we include when packing for Whitney's Epic Ride?
What should we include when packing for Spring Horse Drive?
What should I include when packing for The Full Ranch Experience?
What should we include when packing for Adventure Week?
What should I include when packing for Fall At The Ranch?
What should I include when packing For The Fall Horse Drive?
What should we include when packing For The Fall Cattle Round-Up?
What type of clothing should I pack?

TRAVEL

What airport is the closest to Sprucedale Guest Ranch?
How far is the drive from Phoenix to the ranch?
Is there gasoline to purchase at the ranch?
Do you provide transportation from the airport?

SPRING/FALL HORSE DRIVE

How many days will we camp on the horse drive?
How well do I have to ride to qualify to participate?
What will the weather be like?
Do I have to ride all the days?

ADULT ONLY STAY

Is liquor and/or soda served or sold at the ranch?
Is ice provided?
Do I have to go on every horseback ride?
How many guests should I expect?
What will the weather be like in late August?

FULL RANCH EXPERIENCE

How do I get the full Sprucedale Ranch experience?
How often will we ride horses during our 6-day stay?
Are there afternoon or nightly activities?

WHITNEY EXTREME ADVENTURE WEEK

Will we camp on the Sprucedale Guest Ranch During Adventure week?
How long are the rides during adventure week?
Do we ride every day from the ranch during adventure week?
How well do I have to ride to qualify to participate in adventure week?

CATTLE GATHERING

How many days will we camp?
How well do I have to ride to qualify to go?
What will the weather be like?
Do I have to ride all the days?
How long do we ride?
Will we trot or lope?

FALL AT THE RANCH

Are all activities available during Fall at the Ranch?
How many days will we camp on the horse drive?
What will the weather be like?
Do I have to ride all the days?
How well do I have to ride to qualify to participate?

FALL HORSE DRIVE

FALL CATTLE ROUND UP

How many days will we camp during the cattle round up?
How well do I have to ride to qualify to participate in the cattle round up?
What will the weather be like during the cattle round up?
Do I have to ride all the days of the cattle round up?
How long do we ride during the cattle round up?
Will we trot or lope during the cattle round up?

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Sandee S

Facebook Review

"How do you write a recommendation for a place that is too amazing for words?! Sprucedale is a hidden gem. First time I went was in 1994, as a 19 year old. Then again in 1995. Twenty-five years later, I was finally able to visit again but this time with my husband and 2 daughters. It was every bit as magical as I remembered. We are NOT horseback riders at all! The wranglers were all fantastic making sure we were paired up with horses that were the right temperament for us. None of us ever felt unsafe. Three meals a day that put my cooking to shame. And so much of it! And even during all of this COVID craziness, the kitchen staff was so on top of things; masks, gloves, guests keeping distance from the food line where we were served, hand sanitizer & hand washing stations. They were all very prepared. The cabins are rustic, but quite warm & cozy. Beds & bedding are great. The view outside our cabin across the meadow was majestic. Horses, cows, SO MANY hummingbirds (seriously, we had about 25 of them at 1 feeder hanging on our front porch!! ��)
You know it’s a great vacation when your whole family is already talking about “next time,” before you’ve even finished “this time!” Do yourself a favor... Just go!!"

Amy T

Google Review

"Sprucedale is Heaven on Earth! The staff takes such good care of their guests and treats them like family. Riders of all ability levels have an opportunity to learn and grow. This is a good, clean family vacation opportunity that all ages will LOVE! We can't wait to return next year."

Evan R.

TripAdvisor Review

"I used to visit Sprucedale yearly when I was a kid. I have been twice in the last three years, and it is even better now than I remember. This year I got several species of trout and saw a herd of over 100 elk just minutes from my cabin. So much to do and such incredible scenery to take in that you hardly notice the fact that you are unplugged from the rest of the world. The staff is so nice and helpful and the food gets better every year."

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Sandee S.

Facebook Review

"How do you write a recommendation for a place that is too amazing for words?! Sprucedale is a hidden gem. First time I went was in 1994, as a 19 year old. Then again in 1995. Twenty-five years later, I was finally able to visit again but this time with my husband and 2 daughters. It was every bit as magical as I remembered. We are NOT horseback riders at all! The wranglers were all fantastic making sure we were paired up with horses that were the right temperament for us. None of us ever felt unsafe. Three meals a day that put my cooking to shame. And so much of it! And even during all of this COVID craziness, the kitchen staff was so on top of things; masks, gloves, guests keeping distance from the food line where we were served, hand sanitizer & hand washing stations. They were all very prepared. The cabins are rustic, but quite warm & cozy. Beds & bedding are great. The view outside our cabin across the meadow was majestic. Horses, cows, SO MANY hummingbirds (seriously, we had about 25 of them at 1 feeder hanging on our front porch!! ��)
You know it’s a great vacation when your whole family is already talking about “next time,” before you’ve even finished “this time!” Do yourself a favor... Just go!!"

Amy T.

Google Review

"Sprucedale is Heaven on Earth! The staff takes such good care of their guests and treats them like family. Riders of all ability levels have an opportunity to learn and grow. This is a good, clean family vacation opportunity that all ages will LOVE! We can't wait to return next year."

Evan R.

TripAdvisor

“I used to visit Sprucedale yearly when I was a kid. I have been twice in the last three years, and it is even better now than I remember. This year I got several species of trout and saw a herd of over 100 elk just minutes from my cabin. So much to do and such incredible scenery to take in that you hardly notice the fact that you are unplugged from the rest of the world. The staff is so nice and helpful and the food gets better every year. If you are looking for a vacation for you and your kids, this is the place.”

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1228 Wiltbank Road (Forest Service 565)
Alpine, AZ 85920
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P.O. Box 880 Eagar, AZ 85925

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Physical Address:
1228 Wiltbank Road
(Forest Service 565)
Alpine, AZ 85920
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 880
Eagar, AZ 85925

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