Grand Canyon West Ranch

Grand Canyon West Ranch Quick Facts and Info

The Only Accommodations at the West Rim of The Grand Canyon!

What the mind can imagine, only Grand Canyon West Ranch and Heli USA can create.

ENJOY THE SOLITUDE of the American West in a genuine Pine Cabin or authentic Indian Tipi. Experience the centuries old traditions of the American Cowboy as you step back in time on a Guided Horseback Ride. Board an authentic Horsedrawn Wagon for a journey on the Historic Joshua Tree-lined Mormon Trail. Each evening is a time to relax in romantic privacy or join the Cowboys singing campfire songs under the stars. Only here can you experience a spectacular Helicopter Flight taking you below the rim into the depths of the Grand Canyon itself... an adventure not to be missed! Savor an authentic Western-style meal while surrounded by the glow of an open fire and candlelit tables in our Historic Ranch House, then sit back and relax in our “Diamond Bar,” enveloped by the charm of true old-fashioned western hospitality.

Grand Canyon West Ranch Lodging

Grand Canyon West Ranch features Genuine Pine Cabins or Authentic Indian Tipis. Your Cabin features a double bed, single bed in the loft area, bathroom with a Cowboy bathtub or shower and fireplace or heater; larger cabins include two single beds in the loft area. Step into a Cowboy bathtub and rejuvenate in pure mineral water originating from deep under the Grand Canyon Plateau. Each authentic Indian Tipi comes with a double bed and a personal walking lantern. An additional rollaway bed may be added to a larger Tipi.

Historic Guest and Working Cattle Ranch

Grand Canyon West Ranch has a colorful history. The original ranch headquarters is located next to Diamond Bar Springs, known to Native Americans for the last 3,600 years. The oldest inhabitants at the springs were the Cohina Indians whose roasting pits have been carbon dated back to circa 1600 B.C. The Indians called the springs “Tanyika Springs.” Around 1860, after the Hualapai War, gold miners built a Stamp Mill to crush ore for the King Tut Gold Mine. From the 1870’s onwards, the Mormons used the springs as a resting and watering place for wagon trains. In May 1889, the Hualapai Indian Tribe’s first Ghost Dance ritual was held at the Springs. In 1904 the alleged gunfighter and cattle rancher, “Tap” Duncan purchased the ranch to escape from his previous “profession.” He became one of the most widely respected pioneer cattlemen. From 1915 onwards, an unknown cowboy called Bruce Kisskadon worked for Tap. He wrote about the ranch and in doing so started “Cowboy Poetry.”

Preserving The Grand Canyon

Ranching and nature working together! Grand Canyon West Ranch only raises Corriente cattle which are free to roam over 106,000 acres (165 sq. mi.) of mountainous terrain. The hardy Corriente can be traced back to the first cattle brought to the new world by the Spanish as early as 1493. Our policy is to protect and preserve the wild animals and plants that are indigenous to this beautiful southwest region of the United States. Monitoring water resources and protecting this beautiful and fragile desert habitat achieve this aim. The ranch works closely with the Arizona Department of Game and Fish and the Bureau of Land Management.

Ask about romantic weekend packages available through Heli USA Airways conveniently departing from the Executive Air Terminal at McCarran Airport in Las Vegas.

Ranch Fact: The Grand Canyon West Ranch is nestled in a picturesque mountainous area between the West end of the Grand Canyon and the Music Mountains of Arizona. It is easily accessed by both automobile and by Heli USA Airways' executive helicopter service.

Ranch Location:

3750 E. Diamond Bar Ranch Rd., Meadview, Arizona 86444 USA

For Reservations Inquiries within the United States:

Toll Free Telephone: 1 + 800.359.8727

International Callers Please Dial:

Telephone: 1 + 702.736.8787