Ranches
Parks
Bandera City Park
Located in beautiful downtown Bandera, this charming city park offers fishing, swimming, and picnic areas with BBQ pits along the Medina River. A perfect spot to relax in the Cowboy Capital of the World.
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Hill Country State Natural Area
Over 5,000 acres of rugged canyons and scenic plateaus.
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Lost Maples State Natural Area
Famous for spectacular fall foliage, with 10+ miles of trails through rugged limestone canyons and bigtooth maple groves.
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Bandera Historical Rides
Private horseback riding adventures through the scenic Hill Country trails of Bandera. Offering day rides, overnight ranch stays, and ranch activities with experienced guides and well-cared-for horses. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award winner.
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Dixie Dude Ranch
Historic Hill Country dude ranch in Bandera offering guided horseback rides, home-cooked meals, swimming, and an authentic cowboy experience since 1937.
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Mayan Dude Ranch
Family-owned dude ranch in Bandera treating guests like family since the 1950s.
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Unique Resorts
Dixie Dude Ranch Stay
A working cattle ranch in the Cowboy Capital of the World offering an authentic all-inclusive dude ranch experience since the 1930s. Dixie Dude Ranch features daily horseback rides through 725 acres of rolling Hill Country terrain, a swimming pool, campfire cookouts, hayrides, and live country music. Accommodations range from rustic lodge rooms to private cottages, and all-inclusive rates cover three hearty Texas-style meals a day. With massage therapy, local sightseeing, and genuine cowboy hospitality, it's a true taste of the Old West.
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A family-owned dude ranch in Bandera that has been treating guests like family since the 1950s. Mayan Ranch offers an all-inclusive experience with horseback riding, swimming, fishing, hayrides, campfire sing-alongs, and hearty Texas-style meals served family-style three times a day. Accommodations range from comfortable lodge rooms to private cottages set among towering oak trees along the Medina River. With genuine cowboy hospitality and a laid-back atmosphere, Mayan Ranch is where generations of families come to make lasting Hill Country memories.
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Twin Elm Guest Ranch
Welcome to 185 acres of wide-open Texas freedom in the hills of Bandera. Once a classic dude ranch, Twin Elm Ranch has evolved into a one-of-a-kind guest ranch and RV park where adventure still rules the day. The property offers unique accommodations including cozy cabins, rustic rooms and suites, full-hookup RV sites, and riverside campsites along the Medina River. With horseback riding, swimming, hiking, and genuine Bandera cowboy culture just outside your door, Twin Elm delivers an authentic Hill Country ranch experience for families and adventure seekers.
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