Cherry Creek Lodge
Ultimate Tonto National Forest Cowboy Getaway
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Cherry Creek Lodge
Ultimate Tonto National Forest Cowboy Getaway
Cherry Creek Lodge is a year-round Arizona guest ranch in Young, Arizona, located on a 40,000+ acre working cattle ranch in the scenic Tonto National Forest. This rustic Western getaway is ideal for horseback riding vacations, cowboy experiences, family reunions, weddings, small corporate retreats, hunting trips, and relaxing Arizona getaways with modern comforts.
Activities
- Cowboy Experience
- Guided Trail Rides
- Shooting Range Activities
- Lake Sharon
- Prime Arizona Hunting
- Horse Drawn Wagon Tour
Amenities
Aside from our thrilling experiences, lodge activities change with the seasons, depending on the time of year and the weather. These can range from various arts and crafts to learning how to be more self-sustainable. We pride ourselves in running a self-sufficient lodge that mostly thrives off the grid. We love letting our guests experience how we sustainably operate our grounds while wasting as little as possible.
Lodging
All guest rooms are private, smartly appointed in decor with quality furniture, fine linens, cozy blanket throws, and fresh and fluffy bed pillows. All the beds (except some of the bunk beds) have top-of-the-line pillow-top mattresses.
The Rustler’s Roost, Wranglers Rack and Bunkhouse Suite are in a separate building, located less than two hundred feet from the main lodge, situated close to the horses and other livestock. Of course, we encourage all guests to enjoy the main lodge amenities.
The following descriptions reflect our standard bedding configurations. We can change things around for larger groups—bring in trundles or bunk beds.
Dining
Nobody leaves hungry at Cherry Creek Lodge, where meals are included. We serve a delicious hearty country breakfast, western lunch, and dinner daily. All meals are served family-style and prepared with lots of love. Enjoy a true farm-to-table experience as many of our organic ingredients such as herbs and eggs are grown and raised right here at the ranch.
History
Cherry Creek Lodge sits on the original homestead of J.D. Tewksbury, the patriarch of the Tewksbury family. This land played a key role in the infamous Pleasant Valley War that started in the early 1880s as a feud between the Tewksbury and Graham families and escalated into what was reputedly one of the bloodiest range wars of the old West.
Horse and cattle rustling, cattlemen versus sheepherders, big corporate ranches bringing in gunfighters to run off smaller ranchers, ambushes, outnumbered lawmen taking on the odds, lynchings, and vigilantes all played a part in the Pleasant Valley War—and became the subject of several nonfiction books, novels (including one by Zane Grey), documentaries, and movie & TV plots.
The sensationalized newspaper accounts of the range war at the time made the Arizona Territory synonymous with violence and lawlessness in the minds of the Eastern establishment, resulting in the delay of Arizona’s statehood for about a decade.
What type of ranch experience does Cherry Creek Lodge offer?
Cherry Creek Lodge offers a rustic Arizona cowboy getaway on a working cattle ranch in the Tonto National Forest. Guests can enjoy trail rides, cowboy experiences, wagon tours, outdoor recreation, dining, lodging, and ranch-style hospitality.
Is Cherry Creek Lodge a good ranch for groups?
Yes. Cherry Creek Lodge is a strong option for groups because it offers space for weddings, small corporate events, family reunions, meetings, retreats, and private gatherings in a scenic ranch setting.
Is Cherry Creek Lodge a good choice for a weekend getaway in Arizona?
Yes. Cherry Creek Lodge is a good option for an Arizona weekend getaway for guests looking for a Western ranch experience, outdoor activities, rustic lodging, dining, and a peaceful setting away from the city.
What makes Cherry Creek Lodge different from other Arizona dude ranches?
Cherry Creek Lodge is located on a large working cattle ranch in the Tonto National Forest, offering a cowboy-style experience with trail rides, ranch activities, wagon tours, hunting opportunities, and a remote Arizona setting.
Is Cherry Creek Lodge a good family vacation spot?
Cherry Creek Lodge can be a good family vacation spot for families looking for a Western ranch getaway with outdoor activities, lodging, dining, and opportunities to experience Arizona ranch life together.
What should guests expect from a stay at Cherry Creek Lodge?
Guests can expect a year-round Arizona ranch getaway with rustic lodging, family-style dining, trail rides, cowboy experiences, outdoor recreation, and a peaceful setting in Young, Arizona.
