Cottonwood Guest Ranch

Cottonwood Guest Ranch Cottonwood Ranch is a working cattle ranch in northern Nevada and provides a event hosting. This corner of Nevada boasts the purest air in the lower 48 states.
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From exciting horse drives to cattle drives, ranch vacations to stunning mountain pack trips, winter recreation to bird and wildlife viewing, corporate retreats and weddings to family vacations, we have it all! Join one of our scheduled events or design the experience of your dreams. Five generations of the Smith family have owned and operated the Ranch. For over fifty years Cottonwood Ranch has offered a warm, western welcome to the many guests who have shared this beautiful place that the Smiths call home. Located 30 miles from paved highway and 70 miles from the nearest town, Cottonwood Ranch is an unexpected hospitable sanctuary amid a sea of rolling sage covered hills and alpine mountains that seem to go on forever. The Ranch rests in the historic O'Neil Basin, once home to notorious cattle rustlers. At an elevation of just over 6,000 feet, the average summer temperatures are in the low 80's. To quote one ranch visitor, "Our days were filled with air so clean you could feel it and country so beautiful, just being there was enough." Cottonwood Creek meanders through the willows and meadows just below Ranch headquarters. To the west, the landscape rises to what we lovingly refer to as "The Mountain"- the high mountains of the Jarbidge Wilderness, known as one of the least-traveled wilderness areas in the continental U.S. These mountains also form the highest concentration of peaks over 10,000 feet in Nevada. They are a sight to behold and a thrill to explore. Cottonwood lodge's seven bedrooms are each complete with a private bath and offer a wide variety of sleeping accommodations to fit the needs of most groups of 14 to 19 persons. The common space features a spacious dining room and spectacular great room with a variety of seating areas, a bar and a large stone fireplace. There is a cozy area behind the massive fireplace for reading, quiet conversation and computer internet access. Next to the fireplace is a game table for chess, checkers or backgammon. On the south side of the Lodge is a large deck where guests gather to take in the magnificent views of the barn, arena, meadows and mountains, and where meals are served weather permitting. There is also a recreation room that is totally separated from the other living spaces. There you'll find a pool table, large flat screen television and comfortable seating, and the entry to the Cottonwood Trading Post. The hot tub is also a very popular and healthy way to relax and soothe your body after an exhilarating and unforgettable day at Cottonwood. Visit our website: www.cottonwoodguestranch.com
Email us: [email protected]
WEDDINGS contact: McKenzie Molsbee (208) 852-6595
Email: [email protected]
http://www.cottonwoodguestranch.com/weddings

02/02/2026
06/30/2025

Short-Term Cook Needed for July 9-13 Workshop at Remote Ranch Location!

Meal planning & preparation for 3 meals a day plus keeping refreshments out during workshop.

Family style food presentation
Keeping a clean kitchen and dining area.
Cooking and the cleanup afterwards.
Timely to workshop agenda

Grocery store is 2 1/2 hrs away
Cooking for 15 to 17 people.
Must be engaging and flexible.

Thanks so much. Please contact McKenzie Molsbee at 208-852-6595 for more complete details!

Cottonwood Ranch is hosting a Stockmanship School and Ranching For Profit Workshop July 10-13 2025! Check out the flyer...
04/02/2025

Cottonwood Ranch is hosting a Stockmanship School and Ranching For Profit Workshop July 10-13 2025! Check out the flyers below for details.

08/30/2024
Beautiful day to drift cows to new feed.
05/14/2024

Beautiful day to drift cows to new feed.

05/05/2024

One of my favorite times of year to be in the cow business. I love putting mineral out to the cows and watching the new crop of kids bouncing around.

05/03/2024

Mornings are for coffee and contemplation.
I know Jason is thinking "where's my coffee" here at the Cottonwood Ranch in Nevada.
Join Cowgirls with Cameras this August for a fabulous shooting and learning experience, all levels welcome! I guarantee a great time will be had by all!
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https://cowgirlswithcameras.com/cottonwood-guest-ranch/

Cottonwood Guest Ranch

Springtime Happenings. Picking up rock on pivots, seeding, and catching the wildlife moving in.
05/03/2024

Springtime Happenings. Picking up rock on pivots, seeding, and catching the wildlife moving in.

03/27/2024
Always a welcome day to turn cows. With pregnant bellies, soft feet, and the winter slumber of physique they marched sid...
03/24/2024

Always a welcome day to turn cows.

With pregnant bellies, soft feet, and the winter slumber of physique they marched side by side up the muddy snowy road with enthusiasm. Awaiting at the finish line 3 miles up the road was protein block, abundant stockpiled feed, water, and freedom to wander and begin their next leg of calving.

03/12/2024

Check out the latest accomplishment and read about the Cowgirls with Cameras. These 3 gals are amazing photographers, instructors, and mentors alike. We have the privilege to host one of their workshops here and share a piece of northeastern Nevada. Showcasing the unique beauty of O’Neil Basin and the traditions that go with it.

Cottonwood Shenanigans: I’ll try to better at making a post once a week of various activities. Today, we went out to...
03/12/2024

Cottonwood Shenanigans: I’ll try to better at making a post once a week of various activities.

Today, we went out to check where we are hoping to turn cows into soon, determined snow depth, feed exposed,and access to it. Turns out still lots of snow but we did jump 3 moose out of the willows across from us!!

Address

HC 62 Box 1300, O'Neil Route
Wells, NV
89825

Telephone

+17754720222

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