Welcome to the Circle A Ranch

THE CIRCLE A RANCH is a Hostel and Meeting Place located within the Santa Fe National Forest, adjacent to the San Pedro Parks Wilderness. We are five miles from Cuba, an hour and a half from Albuquerque, and two hours from Santa Fe.

OUR CORNER of the Land of Enchantment is a fascinating part of the southwest. High desert and badlands flank the ranch to the west and south. Mountains and hot springs to the east and north. We are one of the few remaining 1920’s working guest ranches in New Mexico. Our location is the ideal base for day trips to some of New Mexico’s most unique and historic sites. We are less than two hours drive to Chaco Canyon, Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, where Georgia O’Keefe painted, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Bandelier National Monument, Valles Caldera, Jemez Hot Springs, Jemez Pueblo, and lesser known places of interest.

WE HOST groups who are looking for a private and relaxed setting for reunions, retreats, vacations, weddings and workshops and individuals looking for a weekend getaway from the city or a beautiful alternative to staying in a hotel on the way to chaco canyon and other area attractions. Since the ranch is just below the Los Pinos trailhead and the Continental Divide trail, we are a stopping and resupply point for CDT hikers and bikers. We are also located in the perfect place for trailriders to stay and head out to explore San Pedro Parks Wilderness.