Build real horsemanship skills at Double R Guest Ranch, from groundwork and grooming to riding fundamentals, guided one-on-one by our experienced wranglers.

Spot from 200+ species from the saddle or on foot, set in the Sonoita Valley’s Sky Islands habitat, considered one of North America’s best birding regions.

Explore trails right from the ranch, through open grassland, oak canyon, and Coronado National Forest, or drive to the Sonoita Creek State Natural Area.

Elgin’s dark, high-desert skies make Double R Guest Ranch a prime spot for stargazing, with wide-open views of the Milky Way far from any city light pollution.

Unwind at the ranch with a casual game of cornhole, one of the easygoing outdoor activities available anytime during your stay.

Toss a few rounds of horseshoes right on property, a classic ranch pastime and an easy way to relax after horseback rides, or after a meal.

Try your hand at roping practice with guidance from our wranglers, a hands-on way to build real ranch skills during your stay at Double R Guest Ranch.

Join in arena games during your stay, a fun, low-pressure way for riders of all ages and skill levels to spend more time with the horses

After a full day on the trail  relax with a classic western book or have a western themed movie night, from our library. Part of the relaxed, family-friendly evenings in the Guest Lodge.

Challenge fellow guests or the Double R team to a game of ping pong, one of several casual indoor activities available between rides and excursions.

Gather for board games like chess, checkers, monopoly and many more, in the Guest Lodge, a laid-back way for families and groups to spend downtime together.

Catch up on the news, or watch your favorite sports team with other guests in the Guest Lodge or privately in your casita. All casitas have satellite TV.

Spend an afternoon in Patagonia, AZ, a short drive from the ranch, known for its boutique shops, art galleries, festivals, dining and birding along Sonoita Creek.

Take a day trip to Tombstone and watch a gunfight! The historic Old West town famous for the O.K. Corral and it’s cemetery, a short scenic drive from the ranch.

Truly a southern Arizona gem! Home to the one of the best showcaves in the country, this diverse park offers guided cave tours by reservation.

Tour the tasting rooms of Elgin and Sonoita, Arizona’s original wine country, with transportation available so no one in your group has to drive.

Explore the ruins of an 18th-century Spanish mission, learn about the people who lived there and why they left. Near Tubac, one of the oldest historic sites in Arizona.

About an hour from the ranch, the town is known as the place where art and history meet, home the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park to premium galleries, shopping, and fine dining.

This beautiful lake located in the Coronado National Forest, famous for fishing, boating, birding, kayaking and hiking. Boats and kayaks are available to rent.

Ask about local festivals happening during your stay, from art & music festivals to community celebrations around Elgin, Patagonia, Tubac and Sonoita, Arizona

Catch a rodeo at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Sonoita when in season, a true taste of local Arizona ranch culture just minutes away.

Hosting events throughout the year, including the county fair, 4H, rodeo and community events. Stop for a bite at The Steak Out, a beloved local tradition.

In the Coronado National Forest, rent a pontoon boat and cruise out to one of its little private islands for a picnic and watch the wildlife, or swim from the beach. Kayaks also for rent.

A ghost town, named by rancher Colin Cameron in 1884. A monument to Fray Marcos from 1542, the remains of a one room schoolhouse; a teacherage; an adobe church; and an abandoned U.S. Customs office.