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WorldMark Bison Ranch - Resort Information
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WorldMark Bison Ranch
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2729 Bison Ranch Trail
Overgaard, AZ 85933
USA

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Phone: (928) 535-3010
Fax: (928) 535-3467


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Resort information:
Nearest Airport

Phoenix Shy Harbor International (PHX) 140 miles
Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) 36 miles
Flagstaff Pullman Airport (FLG) 140 miles


Resort Description

Welcome to WorldMark's Bison Ranch! Arizona's Rim Country is blessed with endless views...stunning rock formations, canyons for exploration, and lush forest are all right outside your door. Visiting Bison Ranch is like taking a step back in time to the Wild West. Stroll along planked sidewalks, and wander the grounds...spend some time exploring the property. You'll find, among other things, covered wagons, tee-pees, and the local herd of bison. Your resort offers a seasonal outdoor pool and children's pool, an outdoor spa, tennis and sports courts, an exercise room, game room, children's play area, a restaurant & tavern, Buffalo Museum, an ice cream parlor and coffee shop, bike rentals, and, new to the resort...a convenience store & deli with fresh deli meats, produce and other essentials. So whether you want to relax by the pool in the summer, read by the fire in winter, or keep busy all day long...Bison Ranch is a great place to be!


Unit Information
    1-bdrm/1-bath: sleeps 4 (959 square feet)

    Master - King


    2-bdrm/1.75-bath or 2-bath: sleeps 6 (1,087 to 1,147 square feet)

    Master - King / Guest - Twin Beds


    2-bdrm/1.75-bath - Above shops: sleeps 6 (1,108 to 1,154 square feet)

    Master - King / Guest - Twin Beds
    These units are located on the second floor, above the shops.


    All units are equipped with queen size murphy beds, full kitchens, washer / dryer, gas fireplace, TV with DVD/VCR, CD stereo, deck, gas barbeque, air conditioning, and hairdryers.

    WorldMark owns 1 1-bdrm and 40 2-bdbm units, 41 total units. Of these, 18 units are listed as being above the shops.


Resort Activities

Please contact the resort at (928) 535-3010 for a current schedule prior to your arrival. You will find they offer many free or inexpensive activities including:

  • Old west photo shoots
    (you can also use the clothing and shoot the pictures yourself at no cost when the activity is not going on!)
  • Bingo for all ages
  • occasional bbq's
  • Ice cream socials
  • Various crafts
  • Catch-and-release pond with fishing poles/tackle available from the front desk (completely free, available on a first-come, first-serve basis or simply bring your own).
  • Children's play area with large teepees next to the lake (bring the walkie talkies!)

Groceries

The Overgaard Market is approximately 2 miles west of the resort located on Hwy 260. Here you will find a limited supply of basic staples - prices tend to be high and the overall quality of the meat / produce varies. Beer and some wines are also available, but liquor is not. If you are interested in purchasing hard liquor, you would need to go to Payson or Show Low.

The resort offers a grocery service for a $10 service fee (or 10% of the bill if under $100). You will need to fill out the form and fax it to the resort 1-2 days prior to your arrival. You may also mail the form to the resort, however, do plan ahead and allow sufficient time for them to receive it. Your groceries will be waiting in your room when you arrive! You can download form in Microsoft Word®DOC format or Adobe® PDF format (2 pages intended to be printed front and back as a brochure).

Pizza:
The resort offers discount coupons and they deliver:
Pizza Time 2767 Highway 260, Overgaard, AZ 85933 Phone: (928) 535-4458


Other Activities Include:

Horseback riding during the late Spring, Summer, and Fall. Horses have always been well kept and the people running the outfit are very nice. They also have always been very accommodating for the children - fielding questions on all things related to horses. You can also arrange to board your horses on-site at the stable. (928) 535-9545

Working ranch next door to the property - calf roping on various weekends throughout the summer and hay rides, stage coach demonstrations, vendors, and such on holidays. Call ahead for their schedule: (928) 535-6789

The Bison Ranch Lodge (located adjacent to the pond) offers WorldMark Bison Ranch resort guests access to their equipment as well including: balls and bats for softball, horseshoes, badminton, volleyball, basketball, and tennis. There is no charge - but their guests have first priority. They also rent bikes there for per hour. (928) 535-9545

On property is the resident herd of bison. Please make certain to exercise care around these beautiful, yet wild beasts.

There is a binder in the lobby showing various hikes/trails/fishing spots. There are some incredible opportunities here, please take some time to look over these for things that would appeal to you.

Of special note, there are two books available in the gift shop showing maps to Petroglyph trails, ruins, mines, and so many other hidden treasures found in Arizona. These are a wonderful resource not only for this trip, but for planning all those future ones!


Kennels

Heber Pet House: 928-535-3096
Please submit any additional kennel info and your experiences for listing here.


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