Dixie Dude Ranch

Christy Yarlett

Just amazing. The whole experience was just perfect. Simple and rustic in the best ways. The food is amazing. The entertainment is simple but provides plenty of fun. I’m pretty sure my daughter is in love with Killer the horse and has already asked too many times when we can go back. I loved meeting folks from all over the world. Great way to relax and recharge.

Samantha Moseley

We stayed for 2 nights at the DDR as part of a road trip around Texas. The rooms are clean and simple, to be honest we hardly spent any time in the room at all! There was horse back riding, some great hiking trails and so much nature to see and admire. The food was amazing, you definitely won't go hungry on the ranch! We spent the evenings in the pool and after the sun had set, in the hot tub. Overall, we had the best time with great memories made.

Jay Ehret

Our second time here because our granddaughter requested we come back. So three years later here we are again and just as pleased as the first time. Come with an appetite and a smile and get ready to meet new friends from around the world. The food here is amazing, made from scratch by three smiling ladies waiting on you better than any 5-star restaurant. It’s served family style at long tables with benches so you can meet and strike up a conversation with your table mates. Ride horses, take a dip in the pool, take naps, read a book and disconnect from the world. No cell service! (But great WiFi) The ranch dogs, Pancho & Pecos will greet you at the front door, Kevin the peacock (yes, a real, live peacock) will hang around and occasionally crow like a rooster. But the best part of DDR is the staff. Everyone is friendly and helpful, including the owner who is there everyday. The property has been in the family for five generations. You can’t go wrong here and your kids will remember this experience for the rest of their lives.

Sarah Felsing

Our visit to the Dixie Dude Ranch was amazing! Our 7 and 5 year old had the best time ever! We went for daily horseback rides, swam in the pool, enjoyed cowboy songs around the bonfire, and did lots of front porch sittin’. The accommodations were clean comfortable and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. I brought a bunch of snacks because I was afraid we’d want to snack during the day, but the meals were delicious and hearty and I’m leaving with all the snacks I brought. Horseback riding, especially for my kids, was an absolute highlight - coming from Michigan this was a first for us. Great family atmosphere! Our kids met many other nice kids and had a blast playing together. The family style meals encourage getting to know other guests - just an overall great atmosphere and experience. We highly recommend!