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Bandera County Dude and Guest Ranches





BR LIGHTNING RANCH 800-994-7373 or 830-535-4096; Fax: 830-510-6001; www.lightningranch.com. 7 cottages, 1 & 2 bedroom. Pavilion, pool, arena, horseshoes, washer toss, BBQ’s, trick ropers, outdoor sports. Cowboy breakfasts, hayrides, western bands. Companies, reunions, convention groups. Lake& golf nearby. Horseback rides from 1 – 6 hours or overnight. Map Locator


DIXIE DUDE RANCH 800-375-9255 or 830-796-7771; Fax: 830-796-4481, www.dixieduderanch.com. 20 units in cabins and lodge. 725 acre working stock ranch.  Longhorn breeders. Horseback trail-riding, advanced rides, and arena for lessons. Pool, hot tub, fishing, playground, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, hiking and nature trails. Cowboy breakfasts, bonfires, cookouts, hayrides and Western entertainment, authentic ranch experience. Overnight trail rides and Native American spiritual/vision quests. Historic barn and Range War cemetary. Bandera's oldest since 1937. Full American Plan. Map Locator


FLYING L GUEST RANCH 800-292-5134 or 830-460-3001; Fax: 830-796-8455; www.flyingl.com. 44 Texas-sized suites, many with fireplaces. Hill country cuisine in a western style resort. Horseback riding along San Julian Creek and through the hills. Family activities include fishing, hayrides, swimming, tennis, basketball and 18-hole championship golf course with driving range. Petting corral, playground. Campfire and s'mores each night. 3-acre water park and fitness center (coming soon). Map Locator


HILL COUNTRY EQUESTRIAN LODGE 830-796-7950; Fax: 830-796-7970; www.hillcountryequestlodge.com. Luxury accommodations in secluded cabins with limestone fireplaces. Overnight boarding for guest horses. Private rides and riding instruction available on lodge’s horses. Adjoins Hill Country State Natural Area. 10 minutes from golf, shopping, dining and entertainment in Bandera. Map Locator


LH7 RANCH 830-796-4314; Fax: 830-796-9662. Nine limestone cottages with Heat & AC, equipped kitchens on 1,200 acre working longhorn ranch. Lodge with fireplace, pool. 14 RV hookups/electric & water. Primitive camp sites lakeside and riverside. 50 acre fishing lake for guests. Bring your own horse. Longhorn Ranch Tours for groups and individuals. Birding Tours available. Group picnics, celebrations and weddings. Map Locator


MAYAN RANCH 830-796-3312; Fax: 830-796-8205; www.mayanranch.com. 68 rooms in cottages or lodges, some with fireplaces, VCR’s & microwaves. Full American Plan. 350 acres, Medina River for swimming, fishing, tubing. Horseback riding, pool, tennis courts, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, nature trails, barbecues, hayrides, steakfrys, cowboy breakfast cooked on the trail. General Store. Conference Center. Children’s activities during summer & holidays. Golf nearby. Map Locator


PURPLE SAGE RANCH CORPORATE CONFERENCE CENTER RANCH 800-373-0931 or 830-796-7703; www.purplesageranch.com. 500 acre corporate conference and meeting facility with over 3,000 square feet of meeting space complete with conference tables, ergonomic chairs, audio/visual equipment, meeting supplies, continuous beverages and snacks. Suited for corporate outings up to 100 with lodging for 60 in 8 cabins and 2 lodges. Customized menus. Pool, exercise room, horseback riding, skeet shooting.


RANCHO CORTEZ 866-797-9339 or 830-796-9339; Fax: 830-796-8189; www.ranchocortez.com. 15 deluxe suites and bunkhouse with porches, pool & outdoor spa, lodge, and dining room; adjacent to Hill Country State Natural Area for trail rides. Guests can choose between ranch packages and fitness packages. Two RV spaces. Map Locator


RUNNING R GUEST RANCH 830-796-3984; Fax: 830-796-8189; www.rrranch.com or www.texas-dude-ranches.com.. 14 western-style cabins. Horseback riding for beginners and advanced riders from 1 to 5 hours, direct access to 5,500 acre Hill Country State Natural Area, arena for riding lessons. Guests may also bring their own horses. Pool, bar-b-ques, campfires, cowboy breakfasts, hayrides, biking, hiking. Lodge with open fireplace, TV/video and pool table. Breakfast & lunch served. Map Locator


7 CANYONS RANCH 830-562-3333; Fax: 830-562-3337. www.7canyonsranch.com. Dramatic Texas Hill Country Ranch with “cattle baron style” hunting lodge. Specializing in Corporate hunts for Trophy Whitetail, Axis, Blackbuck and more. Available for retreats and reunions. Map Locator


SHADOW DANCE RANCH 830-562-3529. Specializes in guided trophy hunts for native and exotic game on 1600 unfenced acres. 25 acres of lakes available for fishing. 3 bedroom fully furnished hunters house. Map Locator


SILVER SPUR GUEST RANCH 830-796-3037; www.silverspur-ranch.com. 15 western style rooms & cabins. Junior Olympic-size pool, hiking trails, campfires and s'mores, meals. Spacious lodge for family reunions, business retreats, weddings and receptions, dances and special events. Next to the Hill Country State Natural Area with 5,500 acres for horseback riding. Day visitors for horseback riding at hourly rates welcome. Map Locator


THE FARM COUNTRY CLUB 830-589-2276; Fax: 830-589-7481; www.farmcc.com. 365-acre Texas Century Farm. Working/entertainment ranch for group excursions. Day or evening functions. Domestic animals, abundant wildlife horseshoes, washer toss, bean bag toss, rodeo roper, pool tables, ping pong tables, swimming pool, basketball, tennis court, volley ball, hiking. By special arrangements, BBQ, Western bands, trick roper, hayrides, gunfighters, ranch work demonstrations, and use of large pavilion. Companies, reunions, convention groups can create their own private affair. Map Locator


TWIN ELM GUEST RANCH 888-567-3049 or 830-796-3628; Fax 830-796-9648; www.twinelmranch.net. 21 rooms in cabins and bunkhouses. 230 acres on the Medina River. Full American Plan. Horseback riding, meals, pool, hayrides, hiking, wildlife viewing, fossil hunting, campfires, games, river swimming and tubing.  Rodeos in the ranch arena in the summer. Meeting facilities. Golf nearby. Map Locator


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