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Location
Located in the White Mountains of Arizona, Sprucedale Ranch sits far from crowded highways, busy towns, and the constant pull of notifications and schedules. This part of Arizona feels distinctly untouched, with wide open skies, rugged landscapes, and a pace that naturally slows the moment you arrive. The remoteness of the ranch is intentional, and it is one of the reasons guests choose Sprucedale for their Dude Ranch Vacations. Given that we’re surrounded by National Forest, it’s also why so many families feel safe enough to let their children roam, freely experience nature, and be kids.
When you step away from everyday distractions and unplug, you create space to slow down and reconnect, whether with yourself, your family, or nature. Whether you’re planning a memorable family vacation or a quiet reset inspired by the traditions of the American West, our ranch offers a stress-free experience that unfolds as you ride through our authentic corner of Arizona.
How to Get to Our Ranch
Albuquerque is the closest airport, but Phoenix usually has more flights. From Phoenix, the ranch is approximately a 5-hour drive without stops. Real ranch country is rarely close, because real ranch country isn’t always easy.
No great trail was ever built without hardship.
Worth-it promise: The journey to us provides you with something rare: space, quiet, time to talk, and the kind of experience you can’t get in town.
Driving Directions:
From Show Low, Arizona
- Take AZ SR 260 about 36 miles to AZ SR 273. Turn right.
- Travel about 19 miles, until you reach the Big Lake turn off, continue ½ mile and take a right on Forest Road 249E (easy turn to miss – You will follow Sprucedale signs all the way from here).
- Go another ½ mile turn left onto Forest Road 24.
- Continue on Forest Road 24 for 12 miles crossing over the East Fork of Black River at Buffalo Crossing.
- Go another 1 mile on Forest Road 24
- Turn left at the brown Sprucedale 1-mile sign or the green street sign labeled Wiltbank Rd. Follow the road 1-mile into the ranch.
From Eagar / Springerville, Arizona
- Travel west on AZ SR 260 to the Big Lake turnoff AZ SR 261. Turn left.
- Travel about 20 miles to AZ 273 turn left.
- Travel 3.1 miles until you reach the Big Lake turn off, continue ½ mile and take a right on Forest Road 249E (easy turn to miss – You will follow Sprucedale signs all the way from here).
- Go another ½ mile turn left onto Forest Road 24.
- Continue on Forest Road 24 for 12 miles crossing over the East Fork of Black River at Buffalo Crossing.
- Go another 1 mile on Forest Road 24 turn left at the brown Sprucedale 1-mile sign or the green street sign labeled Wiltbank Rd.
- Follow the road 1-mile into the ranch.
From Alpine, Arizona
- Go south on US-191 out of Alpine for almost 14 miles.
- Turn right on Forest Road 26. There will be a Sprucedale and Beaver Creek Ranch sign on your right.
- Go about 4 miles and the road will curve to your left. Stay to your left.
- Go 5 miles and turn right at the next major junction. This will be Forest Road 24
- Go 1 mile on Forest Road 24 and turn right at the brown Sprucedale 1-mile sign or the green street sign labeled Wiltbank Rd.
- Follow the road 1-mile into the ranch.
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