MBMom Tip: The River Ranch Saloon is definitely worth paying a visit to, especially before/after the rodeo. Not only to save money, but TIME as well! We could eat and snack at our leisure in between activities…and fill up our Yeti cups with whatever cocktail floated our vacation boat. Packing a big cooler in advance of our trip with plenty of grilling meats, wine, beer and various items for breakfast and lunch (and s’mores!!!) was the best idea we had. Staying in the lodge, those items were priced a la carte for us. However, it does pay to do some number crunching/comparing ahead of time because a golf cart, concierge, several paid activities (like the rodeo) and breakfast do come with some of the higher end options. The more luxe you go with your camping accommodations, the higher the rate per night to stay at Westgate River Ranch. They also serve killer ice cream… Grilling out! There is a small General Store that has plenty of supplies though, if you happen to run out. Pack multiple bags of charcoal if you plan to cook out. MBMom Tip:Request the bottom floor of the Lodge, so you can have direct access from your porch to a grill and outdoor picnic table. And soon to be launched (March 2021) Luxe Conestoga Wagon (most expensive).Little did I know before we visited that there are so many ways to “stay” at Westgate River Ranch. How to do Central Florida’s Westgate River Ranch on a Budget Live like a cowboy, but choose your lodging carefully… And believe it or not, it’s totally possible to do Westgate River Ranch on a budget! Let me tell you how… Posing in front of Westgate River Ranch’s Luxe Teepees. ![]() Families have the opportunity to kick back and relax (in their favorite cowboy hats of course) in “the beautiful, great wide open.” The Ranch, which is situated on 1,700 acres overlooking the scenic Kissimmee River, features horseback riding, an award-winning Saturday night rodeo and so much more. River Ranch is also a trailhead for the Florida Trail, which can be accessed through the Kicco Wildlife Management Area.Feeling the urge to get outdoors and embrace your inner cowgirl, but don’t know where to start? Experience one of the last untouched pieces of Florida wilderness at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo in Central Florida about two hours northwest of Boca Raton. The remainder of River Ranch is occupied by the RRPOA (River Ranch Property Owners Association), A large, 44,000 acre, privately owned recreation property used for hunting, trail riding, camping and mudding, with entry by legal property owners with an active membership in RRPOA only. The community also includes several privately owned homes, many of which are owned by sportsmen who use the surrounding land for outdoor sports. The resort is also home to the community's post office, which has ZIP code 33867, and a privately operated airport. ![]() ![]() Resort amenities include a golf course, petting zoo, outdoor activities such as fishing and horseback riding, a restaurant and convenience store, and cabins. There is an ownership RV park adjacent to the resort, though it has no affiliation with Westgate. Some of the community is occupied by the Westgate River Ranch Resort, a cowboy-themed resort. The community is located on the west bank of the Kissimmee River, south of Florida State Road 60. River Ranch is an unincorporated community in far eastern Polk County, Florida, United States.
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