Showcasing only Top Ranches...

Confused by the number of ranch-like opportunities? Top50's brand was designed to take the guesswork and confusion out of finding a dude ranch vacation and is dedicated to showcasing some of the most breathtaking, authentic and luxurious ranch destinations in the world.

We hope we've inspired you through beautiful photos and our clean design and offered you explicit ranch information to help you choose the right defined dude ranch vacation for you. As you search through each ranch's storefront, you will find commonalities in each ranch through our established criteria. You will also be able to embrace each ranch's unique culture finding it a true one-of-a-kind experience.

Why A Top50 Ranch...

Each ranch meets established criteria of hospitality, accommodation, activities and offers distinctive riding opportunities. Top50 researches only those who are unique, authentic and who offer true hospitality – putting the guest first.

Each person’s idea of the ideal riding experience varies, therefore, Top50 has reached out to find those ranches who exceed the standards and opportunities in the industry. Each Top50 Ranch offers distinctive riding opportunities - from exquisite beauty in natural surroundings to authentic cattle or sheep work at a working ranch to riding on a working ranch estancia. Each ranch accurately represents their opportunities to ensure that you are placed at the appropriate ranch based upon your expectations.

Top50 Ranch Owners Committed to excellence; genuine; place hospitality first; place importance on offering a distinctive riding opportunity

Top50 Ranches have Detailed Information We understand the importance in travel of knowing what to expect before you get there, so each ranch featured has several tabbed pages of information and numerous photos to help you decide which is the right dude ranch vacation for you. You won't find the same amount of detail in any other website.

Top50 Ranches are Multi-Searchable You can search for your perfect ranch by location, type of ranch, name or ranch, or a more advanced range of multi-criteria through our search box. We have worked overtime to make Top50 user-friendly for our visitors.

Non-Profit Alliance...

Each year, Top50 chooses an individual or non-profit organization to aid. This individual or non-profit must benefit children in some way.

Never Heard of Ranching First?

Ranching First - Working Ranches in which ranchers invite guests to be apart of the day to day activities in running their ranch.  There is no pampering here! You will completely submerse yourself into the rancher's ranching culture and lifestyle. With no scripted activities, you will be involved in whatever is happening on the ranch during your stay.  You will be immersed totally in the culture of the everyday life of cowboys and the ranchers. You may even stay in the ranch home with the family! There will be plenty of time for relaxation if you choose; however, there may not be a number of other activities outside riding, ranching and feeding the livestock.

Visited a Top50 Ranch?

To place a ranch review, please contact us. We will provide you with a brief form to rate your Dude Ranch Vacation. Nominate a Ranch! Please contact us to nominate a ranch for Top50. Learn more about how Ranches become Top50 Ranches or contact us to learn more about Top50's Team!

Frequently Asked Questions...

How can I trust a Top50 Ranch pick? A Ranch has to be genuinely special to make it into our Top50 Ranch portfolio. Properties do pay a fee to be included, but this doesn’t ensure placement – through thorough research, unbiased guest reviews, and property visits as appropriate, the Top50 team has to have decided it’s great before we even consider adding it to our exclusive collection.

Can Top50 help guests find the right ranch? Of course we can! Being service-driven, our team is ready to help at every turn. Give our team a call at 406-749-9131 or contact us.

I can’t see any ranches in the place I want to go, can you offer insight? Please do contact us, we will certainly offer any insight we can.

I am trying to be more ecologically aware as a traveller. What is your policy for Top50 Ranches? Top50 is pleased to highlight ranches who are ethically conscientious. Please visit each ranch’s storefront to learn more about how they are specifically working to minimize their footprint.

How Top50's Concept Evolved...

Top50 was inspired by Jody Dahl's wish to establish the ultimate compilation of the world's most premier ranch vacations.

Feedback from guests and research on hundreds of ranches led Jody to create Top50Ranches.com – a resource for travellers worldwide featuring a select collection of ranches that are founded on hospitality and excellence. Each ranch has met established criteria – all embracing our true Rural Culture; making it easier for the guest to find the right defined dude ranch vacation.

Jody grew up on a ranch and currently owns a Montana guest ranch. Therefore, she was fortunate to visit with many guests through the years - these guests became the inspiration for Top50 Ranches. Visiting, interacting with and listening to guests' was directly the inspiration - their ideas of the most fabulous ranches and what they'd like to see in a hosting site for those ranches. If you stop to listen to guests, many feel that the web is a "landmine" and they become inondated with too much information, thus overwhelming them on how to make the correct choice on where to spend their hard-earned money. Jody created Top50 to address these concerns.

Top50 is passionate about showcasing authentic ranch vacations and offering a platform for those fabulous ranches, worldwide - who have the top riding programs and the best customer service - to stand out, thus making it easier for the guest to choose. Jody is also passionate about delivering accurate information about each ranch stay - as per guest request!

To learn more about Top50 Ranches' founder, Contact Top50!