River Ranch

Travel Guide
Photo by Veronica Velazquez
Canter across the open range, ride a mechanical bull and explore the Kissimmee River at this unique dude ranch community in Central Florida.

If “cowboy” makes you think of bull riding and calf roping, find these activities and more at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo in Central Florida. Put on your Stetson hat and get ready for a unique and luxurious vacation experience.

Just a 90-minute drive south of Orlando, River Ranch seems a world away. The moment you step onto the 1,700-acre (700-hectare) farm, you are transported back to an era when cowboys and cattle ranchers reigned.

River Ranch offers activities that will make you feel like a real cowboy. Saddle a horse for a memorable trail ride through the ranch’s pristine wilderness. Safely test your aim in the Trap & Skeet Range. Meet llamas, emus and pot-bellied pigs at the Petting Farm. Younger guests can ride a pony.

The lush Kissimmee River snakes through River Ranch. Rent a pontoon boat or canoe from the Marina. Take an airboat ride and look for alligators, herons and other wildlife. Discover the best places to cast your line on a guided fishing tour.

Enjoy nature in the KICCO Wildlife Management Area along the Kissimmee River. River Ranch is close to a trailhead for the Florida Trail. Hike or bike along this picturesque national scenic trail, running the length of the state.

Enjoy some thrills at the Adventure Park. Try to keep your balance on the mechanical bull. Soar across the zip line, not a typical cowboy activity, but definitely thrilling. Play a round on the 9-hole or miniature golf courses.

Tent camp like the cowboys of yesteryear or indulge in the luxury of modern amenities. River Ranch has many accommodations options, including a large plot for RV parking. After a full day of activities, enjoy a gourmet meal, drinking and dancing in the saloon or a relaxing swim in the pool.

Come to River Ranch for its famous Saturday Night Rodeo. Every weekend, hundreds of people converge upon the rodeo grounds to see calf roping, barrel racing and bull riding.

Camp Mack, a Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina & RV Resort
Camp Mack, a Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina & RV Resort
3 out of 5
14900 Camp Mack Rd, Lake Wales, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM553 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
RM553
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Lake Wales. Enjoy free parking, a marina, and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions Camp Mack's River Resort Airboat Rides and Lake ...
9/10 Wonderful! (157 reviews)
Great stay
"Staff was great even call ahead of time to find out my needs before I arrived"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024

Camp Mack, a Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina & RV Resort
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo
3.5 out of 5
3600 River Ranch Road, River Ranch, FL
The price is RM598 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
RM598
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly resort in River Ranch. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a marina.
7.6/10 Good! (264 reviews)
"Excelente servicio"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Camp Mack, a Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina & RV Resort
Camp Mack, a Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina & RV Resort
3 out of 5
14900 Camp Mack Rd, Lake Wales, FL
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Lake Wales. Enjoy free parking, a marina, and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions Camp Mack's River Resort Airboat Rides and Lake ...
9/10 Wonderful! (157 reviews)
Great stay
"Staff was great even call ahead of time to find out my needs before I arrived"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024

Camp Mack, a Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina & RV Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.