Prepare to have the time of your life at our thrilling rodeo that boasts bull riding, trick riding and barrel racing! The longest-running Saturday night championship rodeo in the United States takes place at the 1,200-seat Rodeo Arena and also features a hilarious "calf scramble" for the kids.
The miles of unspoiled trails that wind through the ranch provide the perfect locale for a 45-minute horseback riding adventure led by our experienced wranglers. Horseback riding lessons are available for beginners, while more seasoned riders can sign up for extended trail rides and even young cowpokes can enjoy Pony Rides.
Enjoy a leisurely game of one-on-one, challenge the kids to some H.O.R.S.E. or get in on a pick-up game at the fenced-in Basketball Courts that lie adjacent to the Tennis Courts and across the parking lot from the Westgate Smokehouse Grill. Equipment is available to rent at the front desk.
Enjoy quality time with friends and family at Round-Up Miniature Golf, an 18-hole course that winds its way through the new Adventure Park in front of the River Ranch Saloon. Full of entertaining obstacles and challenges, Round-Up Miniature Golf is the perfect spot to chill out in early morning or late afternoon.
The friendly inhabitants of the Petting Farm – including horses, cows, ponies, mules, goats, sheep, deer, turkeys, rabbits, pot-bellied pigs, llamas, emus, peacocks and other exotic animals – love to be visited by kids of all ages. Prepare to take some pictures of the kids as they pet and feed the animals.
Little cowpokes can get a taste of the dude ranch experience with Pony Rides located inside the Petting Farm. A live merry-go-round that moves our ponies and mules in small circles, the "pony sweep" promises an easy and smooth ride – allowing the little ones to become totally comfortable with our gentle animals.
Have you ever dreamed of scaling Mount Everest? Well you have to start somewhere, so test your prowess at the Rock Climbing Wall, which provides challenges for all ability levels. Experience the thrill of rock climbing in a safe and controlled environment assisted by our knowledgeable, trained staff.
Immerse yourself in the lush, rugged wilderness surrounding the ranch during an unforgettable, 40-minute Swamp Buggy adventure! The specially designed Swamp Buggies come equipped with huge tires and can travel almost anywhere, allowing for an elevated view of the whole area and an incredible journey through the brush and mud.
Tennis anyone? Don't forget to pack your racquet and enjoy a friendly tennis match on the beautiful grounds of the ranch. Courts are located across from the Westgate Smokehouse Grill and next to the Basketball Courts, as well as near the outdoor pool in the center of the Courtyard Suites.
Our state-of-the-art range offers you an exciting opportunity to practice firearm skills in a safe, controlled environment. Test your skill at Trap Shooting (launches targets away from the shooter) or Skeet Shooting (launches targets that cross in front of the shooter). All necessary equipment and supplies are available for rent.