Self-Supported Expeditions combine the comfort of our Expedition cabins with the freedom to experience the ranch entirely on your own schedule. Designed for families and groups of friends, these self-guided stays provide access to A Bar A, Big Creek, and State Line Ranches for fly fishing, hiking, and exploring at your own pace. Guests can settle into the quiet rhythm of ranch life, prepare their own meals, and enjoy days shaped entirely around their interests.
Accommodations range from secluded log cabins near blue-ribbon trout streams to authentic ranch houses surrounded by the open landscapes of Southern Wyoming. Each is equipped with a full kitchen, basic cooking essentials, and bedroom and bathroom amenities. Guests may bring their own food or arrange to purchase meal kits prepared by the A Bar A kitchen.
Self-Supported Expeditions are available June through October for groups of 2–8 guests.
Burta’s Cabin is a charming two-bedroom log cabin overlooking the Big Creek canyon at A Bar A. An open kitchen and living area and spacious porch make it a comfortable retreat for groups of four, or families of five with the use of a pullout couch. Blue-ribbon trout streams and miles of hiking and riding trails are close at hand, making Burta’s an ideal choice for couples and smaller groups seeking a quiet, secluded setting. The cabin is a 20-minute drive or approximately 1½-hour horseback ride from A Bar A headquarters.
Radiana is a four-bedroom Western ranch house located at the headquarters of Big Creek Ranch, A Bar A’s historic working cattle ranch and sister property. The house comfortably accommodates groups of six, or families of up to eight with the additional bunkroom. Centrally situated between A Bar A and State Line Ranch, Radiana provides convenient access to activities while offering sweeping views across hay meadows to the Sierra Madre Mountains. Its setting in the heart of a working cattle ranch makes it a natural choice for guests looking for an immersive Western experience. Radiana is a 30-minute drive or approximately four-hour horseback ride from A Bar A headquarters.
Charlie’s Camp is a three-bedroom ranch house tucked beneath a secluded aspen draw on State Line Ranch in Colorado. Comfortably accommodating groups of up to seven, its open floor plan provides plenty of room to gather, with a dining area, full kitchen, laundry facilities, and a welcoming living room centered around a wood-burning stove. Outside, a broad pasture stretches toward a historic horse barn and pond, where wildlife is often seen throughout the day. The North Platte River on State Line Ranch is just minutes away, offering convenient access to fishing and exploring the surrounding property. Located at the southern end of the ranches, Charlie’s Camp is approximately a 45-minute drive from A Bar A.
Sparkie’s Cabin is a two-bedroom log cabin available for Self-Supported Expeditions during the late fall, after A Bar A’s summer season has come to a close. The cabin features an open kitchen and living area and a porch overlooking the upper horse meadows along Mullen Creek. Sparkie’s comfortably accommodates up to four guests, or families of five with the use of a pullout loveseat. Its location provides easy access to fishing on A Bar A and Big Creek, along with miles of hiking trails across the ranch and into the neighboring National Forest, making it an ideal home base for a quiet fall stay in Southern Wyoming.