lug Bug Ranch -- also known as Bug Ranch, Bug Farm, and Buggy Farm -- was created in 2002. The five wrecked Volkswagen Beetles, buried hood-down in the ground, were the idea of the Crutchfield family, who owned the Longhorn Trading Post and Rattlesnake Ranch next door.

Slug Bug Ranch.
It began when a huge corporate Travel Plaza was built on the opposite side of the Crutchfields interstate exit. They figured they could stay in business if they could siphon away traffic with something eye-catching and engaging. Slug Bug Ranch seemed a natural choice: a parody of the popular Cadillac Ranch, 35 miles west. At the time, the Beetle wrecks were painted a pristine bright yellow, and a sign next to them encouraged, "Sign a Bug."

Slug Bug Ranch.

The Crutchfield's were right about one thing: Slug Bug Ranch has proved popular as an attraction. Unfortunately, it flopped as a business plan, and the Trading Post closed only a year after it was built. Its advanced state of decay is a testament to the vigorous love it has endured from Route 66 travelers, who have felt free to modify the abandoned artwork with spray paint and whatever crowbars, hammers, blowtorches, etc. they apparently carry in their vehicles.

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"This place is a hidden gem! We stayed there for 3 nights and enjoyed our stay."

AED 675 total

includes taxes & fees

5 May - 6 May

"Love, love, love this place! One of the most thoughtfully put together cabins we have stayed. The owners really went out of their way with details! Provided breakfast food to cook, complete with mimosas. Hope to come back!"

AED 1,521 total

includes taxes & fees

8 May - 9 May

"What a beautiful lilies vottage in an idyllic setting. We enjoyed sitting outside watching the mule deer dining and the peaceful atmosphere. The tiny cabin was clean and cute. Would definitely recommend."

AED 521 total

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

"Great cabin"

AED 770 total

includes taxes & fees

7 May - 8 May

"Perfect place for dogos to hang out and not worry about neiggbors. Beautiful cabin."

"I highly recommend this property. It is located in a beautiful location and the cabin was very clean."

AED 2,506 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

"The location is amazing, and the decor and style of the cabin fit the area perfectly. Will definitely stay again!"

"Amazing view. Very clean. "

AED 1,260 total

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

"The cabin itself was beautiful and the view of the canyon spectacular. Hosts were very attentive and our stay was very comfortable. Very convenient access to Palo Duro State Park. "

"Great place to stay for a weekend getaway!"

"One of the best places I’ve stayed in my many years of using Vrbo. Staff was wonderful."

"This is a really nice property conveniently located near the state park. It had everything we needed for a quiet and comfortable vacation. Would definitely stay here again"

AED 1,475 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

"On our way to NM from N. CentralTX this was the perfect place to stay, half way mark on our trip. Booked a night on our way back and will visit again!"

"Superior rating and top of our list to return again one day."

AED 2,388 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

"Perfect place for a family vacation!"

"Loved our one night here and wish it could have been more. 2 bathrooms was a nice surprise! Very comfortable and beautifully built and decorated."

"Loved the property, would recommend to anyone visiting the state park nearby. Clean, modern, great location."

"We enjoyed our stay. Loved seeing the Aoudad roaming…we saw a beautiful Mule Deer…sunrises were absolutely beautiful! Perfect getaway!"

"The Laredo cabin at the Doves Rest ranch was wonderful!! Everything was as advertised!! The views were beautiful. It’s super close to the Palo Duro State Park and made for a great hiking experience and vacation!!"