FAQs

  • DAY RIDING: We open the gates for day riding at 9AM. Early arrivals self check at the office. Day riders can stay on the trails until 10PM.
    Night riding parties must have a least 2 vehicles in case one becomes stuck or disabled. All night riders understand that there will not be an attendant on duty and you must handle your own break down or emergency as you would in a remote area or national forest.
  • CAMPERS: Campsite check in is between 1PM and 5PM. Please have vehicles and all personal items and equipment cear of the campsite by 11AM check out time. and checkout at 11AM. You are welcome to come early to explore the ranch.
    Check with us to see if your campsite is booked for the day before or after your stay. If it is not booked your gear and vehicles can remain in the site. If the site is booked simply move your gear to the general parking area and you are welcome to continue to ride during normal hours both before and after your camping stay assuming you have paid trail fees.
  • Day Fees: ATVs, Side x Sides, Jeeps and other vehicles with 4 wheels are $30 per day for the machine with the driver. If you have additional passengers on board the same vehicle they are $10 each per day for those older than 8 years of age. Children 8 and under are $5 each per day.
  • Day Fees: Dirt bikes are $20 per day

Absolutely not! Please help us preserve the pristine environment of the ranch. No glass allowed and you must pack out anything you bring in – including ALL trash.

We are extremely dog friendly – as long as they are friendly too. Please bring your social and well behaved furry family members. They may love the ranch even more than you do!

We welcome your children with proper adult supervision. Most of our trails are scenic, but some are very technical and may be too challenging for new riders. Use good judgement and proper caution and both you and your children will have an amazing time on the ranch. Everyone, including children, MUST WEAR HELMETS on Dirt Bikes and 4 Wheelers. Helmets are not mandatory on Side X Sides, but are always advised.

Remember where you are – this is a true wilderness property with all inherent dangers and risks. There are wild animals, poisonous snakes, and all flavors of dangerous insects, terrain and situations. Exercise good judgement, keep a close eye on children and do NOT allow them to go into the woods alone.

Everyone, including children, MUST WEAR HELMETS on Dirt Bikes and 4 Wheelers. Helmets are not mandatory on Side X Sides, but always suggested.

We highly recommend that riders and passengers always use appropriate safety gear and follow all factory recommendations for their vehicle with regards to the carrying of cargo loads or passengers. We recommend helmets for everyone. Helmets are required for dirt bike riders of all ages. Helmets are required for everyone on 4 wheelers (ATVs).

There are outhouses dispersed throughout the campground area. We do not have any running water faclities.

Water is scarce on the mountain top, so we do not have showers available. We are a primitive facility. If you are bringing your RV be sure to fill up prior to your arrival at the park.

Certainly, we have paper maps available when you check in. They are color coded to match the trails with special features listed. The trails are marked for difficulty, but this is a true wilderness park and you need to use good judgement.

Yes, be sure to download Maprika GPS Ski Map from your app store. You will find us under all maps or source maps. Once you download our map it will work with the GPS on your phone even when you don’t have cell signal. Sadly, Maprika is not supported on IPhones at this time.

DIRT BIKES – Single Track GPX files are located HERE for downloading.

Yes, We have convenience items, drinks, apparel and snacks! There is a also a nice convenience store in Kingston just 10 miles away. You can get there on dirt or pavement. We frequently turn a trip to the market into an off-road/dual sport adventure.

We do take Master Card, Visa and American Express.

If you have a special campsite in mind you most certainly should make a reservation. We typically have a few open sites most weekends, so if you are coming at the last minute we will find a place for you in an open area.

Yes, we have beautiful sites for RVs – no parking lot camping here! You deserve a great view! We see and can accomodate all size rigs from class A motor coaches to high clearance deep woods Jeep cammpers. YOu will need to show up with full water taks and plan on running your generator as we do not have any electrical or other hook ups. No grey water or other dumping.

Coming soon…in the meantime bring your generator and fill your water tank before you get to the ranch. Bring everything you need and take everything you bring with you when you leave, including your trash! NO DUMPING of trash or tanks anywhere on the ranch or our county roads.

Yes.

You can hike or camp at the ranch and leave your vehicle in the parking area or at one of the designated trail heads. However, YOU MUST HAVE A TRAIL CAPABLE  OFF ROAD VEHICLE on the trails. A Trail Ready Vehicle should include oversized offroad tires, additional ground clearance, full 4 wheel drive capabilities with a high/low transfer case. Differential locks and a winch may also prove very helpful.

YES! Just a little bad judgement or slight mis-calculation coupled with a touch of misfortune could have you stuck (or overturned) in a heartbeat. Use proper caution when attempting the trails. You will be responsible for any towing or rescue assistance fees.

Yes. The ranch is great for equestrian usage and with notice we have a multi stall corral we can make available if you stay to camp.

Yes, we have six seat Side X Sides available to rent for 2, 4 or 6 hours.

Yes, we have hosted numerous weddings and receptions. There are many options from DIY to fully orchestrated. Donny and Lynn have extensive event planning experience and can help you have a spectacular event.

NO, DEFINITELY NOT! NOT NEVER – attempting to approach any buffalo is VERY DANGEROUS! Do not leave your vehicle when in the buffalo pastures. While the buffalo MAY SOMEWHAT TOLERATE Vehicles they are NOT AT ALL TOLERANT of people on foot in their domain.

NO, our trails do not cross the buffalo pastures. 

We tend to lose count…there are around 2 dozen in total!  About half of the waterfalls can be accessed on the motorized trail system. The others will require some hiking.

If you are driving a trail capable vehicle you will be able to drive right up to many of the features.  If you are coming to the ranch without trail ready motorized transportation the walks from the trail head parking areas to several of the waterfalls and overlooks are still relatively short.

YES, you need a fully trail capable 4×4 vehicle to navigate the trail system.

Every situation is different when someone breaks down or gets stuck on the trails. You should bring as much self rescue equipment as you and your group are able to. Should additional outside services be required we will attempt to assist you in arranging these.  USE GOOD JUDGEMENT, getting stuck deep in the wilderness can become an expensive endeavor.

While we are definitely not a “mud park”  per se, depending on the wetness of the season our trails can vary from fairly muddy to hardly muddy. You will find our trails to be quite scenic with varying levels of difficulty.

By appointment only. Check out options on our Guided Scenic Tours page. You can make your reservation online.

Yes. We have a booster at the ranch house check in. Service is spotty depending on your provider. Verizon seems to do fairly well on the hill tops. Sprint service is barely usable even with the booster.