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Welcome to Bandera County's Places to Stay

Throughout the Bandera area a variety of lodging opportunities are available to suit the interests and needs of all our visitors.  Since Bandera County covers almost 725 square miles, we have placed our accommodations by geographic region.  If what you wanted to do on this trip was to enjoy Medina Lake or the Lost Maples area and chose an accommodation in Bandera, you'd have between 25 to 40 miles to drive to get to your destination.  The same can be said if you wanted to be near Bandera and stayed in one of the other areas. 

Bandera's area dude ranches offer a taste of the cowboy life with most offering daily rides, meals, actitives and accommodation for a per person daily fee.  If what you desire is a chance to experience the starry skies, quiet nights, and spectaclular Hill County scenery, numerous secluded cabins are located throughout the county.  Maybe a hosted bed & breakfast with a gourmet breakfast is just the right option to rejuveniate you.

For those that bring their "accommodation" with them either as an RV'er or traditional camper, you'll be able to locate a spot that will work for you.

All lodgings in the Bandera Area.
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Dixie Dude Ranch
800-375-9255 or 830-796-7771
Bandera, TX

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.


 
Flying L Guest Ranch
800-292-5134 or 830-460-3001
Bandera, TX

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).


 
Hill Country Equestrian Lodge
830-796-7950
Bandera, TX

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.


 
LH7 Ranch
830-796-4314
Bandera, TX

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.


Mayan Ranch  
Mayan Ranch
830-796-3312
Bandera, TX

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.


 
Purple Sage Ranch Conference Center & Retreat
800-373-0931 or 830-796-7703
Bandera, TX

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
Bandera, TX

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.


Running R Guest Ranch  
Running R Guest Ranch
830-796-3984
Bandera, TX

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.


 
Shadow Dance Ranch
830-562-3529
Bandera, TX

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.

 

 
Silver Spur Guest Ranch
830-796-3037
Bandera, TX

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.


 
The Farm Country Club
830-589-2276
Bandera, TX

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.


Twin Elm Guest Ranch  
Twin Elm Guest Ranch
888-567-3049 or 830-796-3628
Bandera, TX

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.


Pipe Creek
 
BR Lightning Ranch
830-535-4096
818 FM 1283
Pipe Creek, TX 78063

7 cottages, 1 & 2 bedroom.  Trail rides, hay rides, camel rides, exotic animals.  Meeting/party room will accommodate up to 85.  Chuck wagon dinners available.  Rodeo every Friday night during the summer.


Tarpley
 
7 Canyons Ranch
830-562-3333
Tarpley, TX

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.


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