Meet your Hosts - Rex and Aileen Frederick It's hard to imagine a more beautiful or enticing place than our mountain getaway here at Clear Creek Guest Ranch. Nestled in a quiet valley in the Great Smoky Mountains at an elevation of 3,200 feet, our Dude Ranch is surrounded by the beautiful Pisgah National Forest. Here at the ranch we welcome guests from April to Thanksgiving for family vacations. Horseback riding is a top priority, with 68 horses on the ranch every guest will have a horse suitable to their taste. Don't take our word for it- see our photos of the beautiful scenery and read what our guests are saying and let us hear from you! Contact Us.