A list of family friendly resorts and ranches in Texas. Enjoy horseback riding, hayrides, kids clubs, rafting, fishing for the whole family.
1. Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort: Waller
This is a kid friendly camping vacation experience. They offer cabins for rent as well as tradition camping sites. The not so rustic site comes with free cable for all cabins and RV sites. There is a swimming pool, tennis court, multiple playgrounds, a petting zoo, and a lake for fishing all located on sight. Reservations start at $23 for a primitive tent site and goes up to $156 plus $7 per person to stay in the Village Bear Cabin which sleeps up to 10 people.
2. Barton Creek Resort & Spa: Austin
The property has 4,000 acres of rolling hills at its disposal. The kids club takes children as young as 6 months up to 8 years. The activities include arts & crafts, nature walks, story time and many other entertaining activities. The site has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool, playground, arts center, Junior and Teen nights, game room, family movie nights, a nature trail, family bingo and board game nights, wacky Olympics, and scavenger hunts. For adults, there is a Callaway Performance Center opening June 5th. Do as much or as little as you want. Rates start at $175.
3. Pine Cove Summer Camps: Crier Creek
Pine Cove at Crier Creek is located near Houston, Texas. It allows the entire family to go to camp together. They offer down home Texas cooking and a pristine site to unwind. Prices start at over $2,600 for the family.
4. MD Resort: Fort Worth Dallas
MD Resort has affordable all inclusive Family travel packages. The site has swimming poll, hot tub, hammocks, basketball, horseshoes, and game room. Family Day Dances are a popular event that takes place in the Party Barn.
5. Tapatio Springs Golf Resort: Boerne
Tapatio Springs has fun options for the whole family including: golf, horseback riding, nature trail, mountain biking, tennis, fitness center, swimming, volleyball, and freshwater fishing. Rates start at just $109 a night.
6. Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa: Lost Pines
This 405-acre ranch-style resort has a youth spa, a golf club, 1,000 foot long river pool, rock climbing, horseback riding, kayaking, and rafting. They even offer a kids club. Room rates start at over $200 during summer months.
7. Flying L Guest Ranch: Bandera
The Flying L is a place where visitors can live out their dreams of being a cowboy while still enjoying modern day comforts of home. Activities include: horseback riding, golf, hayrides, campfires, children’s activities, swimming, tennis, hiking, and fishing. Rates start at $149 a night.
8. Rancho Cortez: Bandera
The Rancho Cortez is a luxurious dude ranch. Activities and amenities include: trail rides, lessons, campfires, entertainment, hayrides, pool, spa, game room, children’s programs, picnics, and the opportunity to view a real working ranch. The weekly rate starts at $1085 and the RV sites are $99 per person per day.
9. Silver Spur Ranch: Bandera
This historic dude ranch allows its guest to live like a true cowboy complete with fishing, horseback riding, fossil digging, and hayrides. Rates start at $135.00 a night for adult.
10. Rocking L Guest Ranch: Wills Point
The Rocking L has an authentic western town feel. Enjoy horseback riding, swimming, rafting, or fishing in one of the three stocked ponds. Room rates start at $145 for a semi-private room and include breakfast.
