Drowsy Water Ranch

Message: If I could give this rating a five and a half I would. This dude ranch exceeded all expectations. We have a family of 13, ages 6 through 75 and I think we all agreed that this was our favorite family vacation. The staff really take care with every detail. You get your own horse for the week. And you can go at your own pace. The food was excellent. They offer a variety of activities including dancing, a whitewater rafting excursion, mountain biking, fishing, zip lining, and of course the main activity horseback riding. I cannot speak to other dude ranches but this one seemed to have a special element to it that made it feel like everyone was part of a bigger family. You really started to get a sense of what it felt like in the old west and to be a cowboy or cowgirl.

Message: Visited on a family vacation and it was AMAZING, I would highly recommend Drowsy Water to families looking for a unique experience.. We went with VERY little riding experience and the staff got us up to speed and out riding trails on the first day. From grandkids to grandparents everyone was riding an have a great time.. There was also a great variety of things to do besides riding to give your legs a break (zip lining, hiking, fishing, mountain biking).. The kids program was amazing, the kids had a blast and the parents could go explore on the trail or off the ranch knowing the kids were having a blast and being well looked after.. Drowsy Water really has the feel of a family ranch. The Fosha’s are everywhere and amazing people. And the staff they had are knowledgeable and friendly and it was a pleasure to spend a week with them.

Message: This was my second time at DWR, the first was back in 1992. It was just as magical now as it was when I was a kid. You can do a variety of activities and ride as much or as little as you choose. The staff and food were top notch and you’re treated like family. I couldn’t have asked for a better vacation.

Message: According to 4 generations of my family, there is not a better family vacation. My husband and I came in 1983 before we had kids. We have returned six more times with our children, then grandchildren and extended family. The Fosha family and their stellar staff do an excellent job of satisfying every need. Our last trip a couple of weeks ago, we had a group of 12 ranging from 2 to 83 years old, and we all had a blast. All but the very oldest and youngest buckaroo participated in daily horseback riding, and the quality of their horses and their trail ride program is excellent. It is not easy to coordinate vacation schedules for so many people, but we plan to make a real effort to get back to DWR every year or two. Our grandchildren insist!

Message: Just returned from a week at DWR--their first full week of the summer following the fires from last October, 2020. It was an incredible experience we won't ever forget. There were tears most of the travel home and reminiscing about each days' activities, meals, and horse experiences in our travel journal. By the end of the week, each of us had developed an attachment to our 'partner' horses. We learned not only how to ride them, but also how their personalities respond to ours, and how they are fed, and cared for. For this trip, we felt we were "roughing it" a little, but VERY comfortable and well-fed. Meals were consistently good. Cabins were updated and clean. Most of all, the Fosha's and the entire camp staff were attentive, enthusiastic, and genuinely interested in ensuring you have an amazing vacation.

Message: We went 5 times with the whole family throughout the 80's. We LOVED this place and the Fosha family always offered top quality service. I can't say enough positive things about the memories that were created there.

Message: Drowsy Water hosted our wedding, we had about 25 guests, and it was absolutely spectacular. I emailed the Ranch about a year before the wedding to inquire about bookings, and I got a phone call back soon after. Justin was very candid about what they could and could not accomodate, but since I had my heart set on a rather simple affair, it was easy to book our group. Justin was in regular communication with me during the year it took to plan the trip. He answered all of my questions quickly and he would also check in with me every so often to see how the planning was going. Of course, the place is beautiful - it's truly breath taking. I adored the cowboy-themed sheets, rustic style cabins, and home cooked food. The wedding ceremony was lovely. The Ranch worked with our photographers and took us up to a mountaintop to capture stunning images. Ranch staff decided to add sweet, romantic touches to our "reception" BBQ cookout dinner, and the dance hall party had us all laughing and stumbling through different Western dances. It was a dream come true, and a memory our families will cherish forever. All of our guests were comfortable and surprised at just how much fun they were having, and many have vowed to come back. I cannot recommend the Drowsy Water Ranch highly enough!

Message: Wonderful family vacation. Parents and children have their own activities and some together including horseback riding, rafting, hiking, hay rides and relaxing around the pool to name a few. Adults with no children will feel just as welcome.