Sprucedale Guest Ranch - Alpine, Arizona

Colton T.

My family and I stayed here this last year 2024. Not knowing anyone there before hand, we were all befriended quickly and felt extremely comfortable. Over the 34 years I’ve been on this earth, this vacation get away is to date, in my top 10. So cool to interact with the horses as much as we did. Also the ranch landscape is absolutely beautiful! Highly recommend visiting!

Louise F.

I stayed here a few years ago and had a good time. The cabin we stayed in was very “rustic” but it’s not advertised as being luxury so it was fine. The food was sub par. The reason I give this place one star is because of their policy to prefer not to rent to non-married couples. They had no problem taking our money as a non-married couple. This language was “hidden” in their policy after we booked. If you prefer to only rent to married couples, then be upfront about it. Don’t hide it and then take money from people who are not married. For this reason I will not stay here again.

We stayed there in Sept 2020. I did not say you did not allow non-married couples and did not say you asked for marital status. What I said was this language was in your policies after we booked. Meaning the language said we prefer not to rent to non-married couples was hidden in your polices regarding terms, conditions and cancellations. Maybe you have since updated that language but I will never forget it and for that reason will never stay a Sprucedale again.

Tyson H.

We took our family of 9 to Sprucedale for the week and had an absolute blast! Whitney and his staff took such wonderful care of us. The cabins were rustic but very clean and comfortable. Shannon and her kitchen staff made delicious meals every day that kept us very well fed. The wranglers were very patient with our group of first time horse riders and we quickly progressed to where we were loping all over the fields and mountains. It was great to unplug from the rest of the world and just make memories as a family. My daughter started the week thinking it would be the worst of her life. She ended up loving it and is asking when we can go back. We'll definitely be going back!

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I went the week they had the Extreme Adventure. This was the best vacation I've had in a very long time! The horses were great, the scenery was amazing. The staff was outstanding, the cabins cozy, albeit rustic, and the food was wonderful! I would recommend for any horse lover, and I definitely plan to go again!

Karen N.

Sprucedale is a one-of-a-kind experience. I went alone over 20 years ago, but went this time with my teenage kid. We had a spacious two-bedroom log cabin with a modern bathroom and our own personal water heater. The third generation of Wiltbank family now runs the working dude ranch. Scratch home-made meals were generous and delicious. All of the staff were incredibly friendly. Riding horses is an option that most choose to participate. As the week progresses your skills improve and the rides become more complicated, but always tailored to your skill and comfort level. Even beginners that have never rode a horse will enjoy learning. Activities like dancing, singing, games, playing with other animals, etc. will keep you and your teens unplugged for the week. A great value for the vacation of a lifetime will leave you yearning to return.

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An amazing place, owned and staffed by amazing people! Neither my wife nor I had ridden horses before staying at Sprucedale, but by the end of 5 days we were both comfortable in the saddle, mounting and controlling the horses, and riding on trails. We even were able to participate in their mini rodeo! ||The food is simple, but great, and the friendly, family atmosphere is wonderful. Our stay at Sprucedale was the Best Vacation We Have Ever Had, bar none.|

Theodore D. I.

The Best Vacation We Have Ever Had, Bar None!

The Sprucedale Guest Ranch is an amazing place, owned and staffed by amazing people! Neither my wife nor I had ridden horses before staying at Sprucedale, but by the end of five days we were both comfortable mounting the horses and sitting in the saddle, and were able to control the horses, and ride on trails. We even were able to participate in their mini rodeo! We were astounded by all of this!

The scenery is majestic, the accommodations are rustic but have all the necessary conveniences. The food is simple but delicious, and the friendly, welcoming, family atmosphere is wonderful. Our stay at Sprucedale was The Best Vacation We Have Ever Had, Bar None!

Joan D.

Sprucedale Guest Ranch is everything you would expect from a family oriented horse ranch. Great people , enormous fun, breathtaking views, and really good instruction on horse riding. Great for beginners and above. We come back year after year.