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Recreation Region: Dragoon Mountains

Half Moon Ranch

Half Moon Ranch is a ranch style house located in the east Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains of Coronado National Forest. The house is situated in a dramatic canyon surrounded by granite spires, massive boulders, and golden cliffs that provide excellent hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding opportunities.

The ranch consists of a main ranch house, a barn, and corrals. It can accommodate up to 10 people, with up to 8 horses. The house contains two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, living room, dining room, and a fully-equipped kitchen. A pond on the property makes for excellent wildlife viewing.  View photos

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General Information

Year-round

Check in: after 2:00 pm
Check out: before 12:00 pm

$150 per night.

Getting There

Directions

From Tucson: Take I-10 east to Exit #318 (Dragoon Road). Turn right onto Dragoon Road and travel for approximately 10 miles to the Cochise Stronghold Road. Turn right on Cochise Stronghold Road and travel for approximately 6 miles to Ironwood Road. The paved road dead ends at Ironwood Road. Turn right, and travel for approximately 3 miles to the first creek crossing. The entrance to the Half Moon Ranch is on the left beyond this creek crossing.

Parking

Yes

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Yes

Last updated September 2nd, 2025