Cockrell's High Desert Lodging on Cockrell Ranch

In beautiful Surprise Valley.


Nestled in the Surprise Valley in the far North Eastern corner of California and lying between the Warner Mountain Range to the west and the Nevada Mountains Range to the East, Cockrells' Ranch & High Desert Lodging is surrounded by the beautiful panoramic views of mountains and meadows full of cattle and wildlife. While staying at one of Cockrell Ranch's top quality Five Star Lodges (as stated by our guests) you will enjoy the peacefulness that only country style living has to offer, while experiencing the true ranching traditions of a working cattle ranch. By the night, weekend or week, make your reservation today at the premier Surprise Valley ranch!

Discover Cockrells' Ranch & High Desert Lodging.

Nestled in the Surprise Valley it's closer than you think!

Surprise Valley Lodging at Cockrell Ranch & Lodging in California's High Desert

Surprise valley bed


Choose From Two Lodges in the Surprise Valley

Both are completely full service accommodations. See slide show for photos, to help you choose which one will work for your needs. Or you may choose to use both lodges for larger gatherings - so make your Surprise Valley reservations today!

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Lodge #1

  • New! Wifi throughout the lodge!
  • 3 Bedrooms (1 queen, 1 queen, 1 queen + 2 twins 3 rollaways)
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • All bathroom amenities
  • Full Service Kitchen & Appliances
  • Phone, TV, DVD, VCR, Satellite
  • Very Large Country Style Table & Serving Buffet in Dining Room
  • Washer/Dryer *usage fee required
  • Private Jacuzzi Hot Tub seats 8
  • Outside Lighted Dining
  • Complementary Bottle of Wine
  • Fresh Coffee and Coffee pot.
Surprise valley bed

Lodge #2

  • New! Wifi throughout the lodge!
  • 3 Bedrooms (1 queen, 2 twins, 1 twin, 1 queen)
  • 1 Bathroom
  • All bathroom amenities
  • Full Service Kitchen & Appliances
  • Phone, TV, DVD, VCR, Satellite
  • Kitchen Bar Dining & Small Table
  • Washer/Dryer *usage fee required
  • Private Jacuzzi Hot Tub seats 7
  • Outside Lighted Dining
  • Complementary Bottle of Wine
  • Fresh Coffee and Coffee Pot

Ag is in my blood. Along with my husband and four children we are a family ranching operation in the far north eastern corner of California. We run a cattle operation and Cockrell's High Desert Lodging.

Debra Cockrell


Massage Therapist Available

Alturas massageMassage & Hot Tub Soaks at Cockrell's High Desert Lodge

  • By advance appointment
  • Will travel to lodge
  • Set-up appointments with your reservations
  • Offering Swedish, Deep Tissue & Reiki
  • Call for reservations
  • 888-279-2209

Cockrell's Ranch & High Desert Lodging in Pictures

Lodge #1 Gallery

Lodge #1 Gallery

High Desert Ranch and Lodging photo gallery of our luxurious lodges.

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Lodge #2 Gallery

Lodge #2 Gallery

High Desert Ranch and Lodging photo gallery of our luxurious lodges.

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Ranch Life Gallery

Ranch Life Gallery

High Desert Ranch and Lodging photo gallery of ranch life.

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Activities Gallery

Activities Gallery

High Desert Ranch and Lodging photo gallery of some of the activities here at the ranch and the surrounding areas.

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Hunting & Wildlife Gallery

Hunting & Wildlife Gallery

High Desert Ranch and Lodging photo gallery of some of the hunting opportunities in the area.

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Discover Cockrells' Ranch & High Desert Lodging

Nestled in the Surprise Valley it's closer than you think!