Northern California dude ranch vacation for fishing, horseback riding and hunting.

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Northern California Dude Ranch Vacation

Stream Fishing:
For stream fishing, the ranch lies along a private 1/2 mile of Coffee Creek for fly-fishing or bait casting. All native wild Rainbow Trout!

Going upstream on Coffee Creek Road, you will find Brook Trout at the mouth of the East Fork and North Fork of Coffee Creek.

East Fork of the Trinity River and Upper Trinity River supports Rainbow Trout (stockers).

Pond Fishing:
For pond fishing, stockers of Rainbow Trout can be found in the ranch stocked pond. Fingerlings to 2# whoppers!

Lake Fishing:
For lake fishing, experience Trinity Lake for Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, and King Salmon.

Wilderness Fishing:
For wilderness fishing, hike or take an all-day ride to a wilderness lake for some tasty Brook Trout!

Fly-fishing or bait casting- either way, the fish taste great!

We can get a fishing guide for you or arrange for fly-fishing lessons. If you would like this service...just let us know ahead of time so we can make the arrangements for you or put you in touch with them directly.

Trinity Lake and Trinity Alps Wilderness Fishing

Coffee Creek Ranch was founded in 1900 qnd is on 367 acres surrounded by national forest and the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area in Northern California and borders Coffee Creek, an excellent trout-fishing stream for natives. Stockers can be found in the Trinity River, East Fork or in the Coffee Creek Pond. The ranch is located 72 miles northwest of Redding, eight miles above Trinity Lake.

Northern California Horseback Riding

Coffee Creek has every imaginable dude ranch amenity, including the ever-popular horseback riding. The ranch breeds its own AQHA and Paints. Typically, two rides a day are scheduled, and rides are divided by ability level. Private lessons can also be scheduled. Breakfast rides are the most popular, while the all-day "wilderness" ride to a lake is the most scenic and spectacular! For a unique riding experience, the all-day ride can be extended into an overnight pack trip returning the next day.

Dude Ranch Activities

When guests aren't out exploring the mountain trails of the Trinity Alps, there's plenty to keep them busy back at the ranch. They can swim in the heated pool, soak in the waterfall health spa under the stars, or work out in the exercise room.

They can also try their hand at badminton, volleyball, horseshoes, table tennis, shuffleboard, kayaking, canoeing, or basketball. Guests can also test their skills at the rifle and archery range. Hiking trips can be planned, and mountain bike trails parallel the Wilderness Area. In addition, supervised summer youth programs specially designed by age group are available. The rest of the week is sprinkled with bingo, square and line dancing and a talent show.

Gold panning and the ranch's band, the "Rattlesnakes", will entertain you year-round and keep you coming back for MORE! You can be sure that you'll find just what you're looking for at Coffee Creek Ranch.

Northern California Dude Ranch Accommodations

The secluded cabins at Coffee Creek Ranch may look rustic from the outside, but the atmosphere inside is cozy. Each cabin has a theme based on its brand. Circle B, for example, is decorated with bears, Bigfoot, and butterflies!

All fifteen cabins have tall pines and ceiling fans to help keep them cool. One ranch house room and one cabin are equipped for the handicapped.

Most family cabins have wood-burning stoves where a view of the fire sets the mood for those "romantic weekend getaways" for couples.

Adult/singles weeks are offered during the spring and fall.

Season Dates

Easter Weekend to Thanksgiving Guest
Capacity: 50
Reservations
Spring reservation weeks begin or end on any given day. Summer weeks begin on a Saturday and end on a Friday. If there is a problem with this other arrangements can be made. A week is six nights and seven days. If you desire to stay longer, call for exact rates. Daily rates are higher than weekly rates. Daily check-in and check-out is determined by the first meal. (Example: Dinner first day would end with lunch last day.) If you have a handicap, let them know at the time of reservation so proper accommodations can be selected. A sitter list is available for those desiring extra baby sitting.

Coffee Creek Ranch's Western Weddings Creates a Circle of Love Ranch weddings are special whether it be just the two of you or 250 guests. The beautiful Trinity Alps are the perfect location to begin a lifetime of happiness. The staff helps you arrange everything from the ceremony to the reception. Menus can be planned ahead to cater to any of your special needs.

Coffee Creek Ranch also offers romantic weekend adventures for couples. Enjoy a private cabin, all meals, a bottle of champagne, horseback riding and a red rose of love. Call for details.

Wilderness Pack Trips
Come explore "God's Country" for yourself, and discover another country! The Trinity Alps Wilderness Area is over 517,000 acres of old growth forest, granite peaks and 130 lakes, named for the miners, ranchers, and wildlife that frequented each area in earlier times. Find out why the Swiss miner named these majestic peaks after his beloved Alps of Switzerland. They even have a Matterhorn!

The trailheads that we pack from on a regular basis are Union Lake (union and Foster Lake), North Fork (Long Gulch & Trail Gulch Lakes) and South Fork of Coffee Creek (Doe & Granite Lake), Big Flat Campground (Caribous), Swift Lake, Long Canyon, Sugar Pine, and Boulder Creek (Lion & Conway). With the exception of Caribous and Union, the lakes mentioned above have little use and are very quiet and secluded. We will take you most places as long as it is safe for our animals. All lakes are located within the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area, and do require permits. Permits can be obtained through the ranch for your convenience.

Hunting Seasons

Bow Season opens the 3rd Saturday in August and lasts for 23 consecutive days. Rifle Season open the 3rd Saturday in September and lasts for 37 consecutive days. Deer and Bear run concurrently with bear season lasting till 1,700 bear tagged.