Here at Blue Mountain Cabins,
Inc. we offer a beautiful and quiet
place to relax and
escape from the every day life of chaos! Everyone
needs a little get-a-way now and again. Well, here
it is! Our cabins are available year round. Children
are always welcome! Our cabins are fully
furnished--just bring your food and drinks! If you
would like to bring your own horses, we offer a
corral at each cabin and there is plenty of room for
your truck and trailer! Our "weekday rentals" are
from Sunday-Thursday. Our "weekend rentals" are
Friday-Saturday.
Take a look at our cabins for rent!
We also are a horseback riding
facility here in Hogden Oklahoma, and invite you and
your family to the beautiful region for some rest,
relaxation and fun. Our goal is to allow you to
experience the wonderful feeling of being in nature
on horseback! We are surrounded by 240,000 acres of
beautiful Ouachita National Forest. There are an
abundance of trails for everyone! From traveling the
dirt roads to climbing the mountains -- you decide.
Cedar Lake Riding Stables
has several different options for your enjoyment,
and now have beautiful rustic cabins which are
available if you would like to join us for a few
days. We will supply you with a gentle horse and the
knowledge you will need to feel safe and secure. Our
Trail Guide is very eager to take you on the best
tour of this area that you are willing to see.
Picture to the left courtesy
of A to Z Guest Ranch
Good for new horse or rider. Includes lake
access for watering horses. Ride permit required. LOCATION: Horse trailer
parking available at 33rd St. & Air Depot Rd. Parking
lot located at the middle of the trail. DISTANCE: 10 miles RIDE TYPE: Beautiful,
secluded and scenic route with many surrounding trees
and wildlife. TRAIL TYPE:
Flat, sandy, well-marked trails with a shallow
water crossing and several bridges shaded by surrounding
hardwood groves. (FISHING)
Chandler: Bell
Cow Lake* (EASY) A good trail for young
horses. Horse water is readily available. LOCATION: N of
I-44 on SH-18 for 3/4 of a mile, turn W on Lake
Rd. 6 miles, then N for 1 mile. DISTANCE: Two
marked trails, total of 37 miles RIDE TYPE:
Out-and-back TRAIL
TYPE: Dirt, sand and grass. Horseshoes
are optional. (CAMPGROUND, PICNIC AREA,
PLAYGROUND, RESTROOMS, BOATING, FISHING,
SWIMMING) Located right off the Turner Turnpike
between Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Known for bass
fishing, swimming beach, RV and primitive
camping. Equestrian campground and trail heads
are located in Area C. Campground offers
electric/water hookups and primitive camping
available. Also provides picket poles, restrooms
with showers, trail maps and two marked trails.
Large public
campground for horses with primitive and RV camp
sites. Complete with picket poles, picnic
tables, grills and restrooms and showers.
Campground also has swimming beach, pavilion,
volley ball court and boat ramp. There are two
trails with a total of 37 miles. Trails are well
marked and maps are available at the campground.
For more information call:
Business Phone: 405-258-3210
Business Phone: 405-258-3212
Gloss Mountain Outfitters 101 S. Tennessee,
Cherokee, Oklahoma
73728 RANCH PHONE:
580-596-2020 The ride of your life deep in Gloss Mountains
The Ranch Ride, The outlaw Cave Ride, The
Old Settlers Ride, Rodeo Night, Get Down and Dirty Ride, The
Cowboy Ride, The Preacher Man, A Place to Hang your Hat,
Lasso the Moon, Little Doggie, Give me that Old Time
Religion
Allow Gloss Mountain Outfitters to arrange a trip for
campers, hikers and horseback riders of any experience.
Scenic vistas, wildflowers, caverns, sunsets and more await
you.
You will ride atop mesas, over natural rock formations, and
through streams. After the first two hours we will break for
a
campfire lunch.
You can wade in the creek, explore the rock house and hike
the mesas while lunch is prepared.
After your tummy is full, saddle up and get ready the riding
gets better! Allow 6 – 7 hours
Day ride only,
several miles of trail. A few miles East of
Seminole.
Sportsmans’ Lake* (ADVANCED) For an
experienced rider, an excellent place to come for
the weekend. Ride permit required, maps are
available at the trailhead. Water is readily
available on the trail and from the lake. Campground
has mounting block accessible to physically
disabled. LOCATION:
4 miles E of Seminole on Hwy. 9 to NS 360. Two miles
S to EW 124, then E to equestrian turn-off. DISTANCE: 20+ miles RIDE TYPE: Loops,
connecting and out-and-back trails TRAIL TYPE: Rough
country with rocky and steep inclines, numerous
water crossings and one area of quicksand.
Horseshoes are necessary.
MORE INFO: 405-257-3600 South of I-40
Approximately halfway between Tulsa and Oklahoma
City (HIKING, CAMPGROUND, BOATING, FISHING,
PICNIC AREA, RESTROOMS)
located in the Clear Bay area of
Thunderbird State Park. We have over 500
acres of beautiful wooded trails and plush pastures
on which to ride. We can accommodate any type of
rider novice to experienced. Our prices are $14.00
per hour plus tax per person. We do require
reservations. Contact us at 1-405-321-5768.
Thunderbird Riding Stables.
BIG
KIAMICHI Guest RANCH
Antlers, Oklahoma Phone:
936-273-5064 E-mail: bedwards@vancoenergy.com
Big Kiamichi Guest
Ranch, Antlers, Oklahoma Phone: 936-273-5064 E-mail:
bedwards@vancoenergy.com This is a vast wilderness area
covered with big pine timber, mountain streams, abundant
wildlife, and few people. There are many clear rivers
that swell from springs in the mountains. One of those
is the Kiamichi River. As the river comes down from the
mountains, it flows through rolling green hills that are
densely forested. Big Kiamichi Ranch lays along the
river and it borders the 35,000 acre Hugo Lake Wildlife
Refuge. This preserve has an 18,000 acre waterfowl
refuge lake and 17,000 acres of river bottom forest.
Fishing is a main event on the ranch. Each of the catch
and release lakes are stocked with species such as
Florida largemouth bass, northern largemouth bass,
bluegill, red eared perch, hybrid bluegill-green sunfish
and catfish. Each lake has a different mix of fish
species One cold clear spring-fed lake has exclusively
smallmouth bass and bluegill. Smallmouth are big
jumpers. You can have lunch on a big picnic table next
to a lake. You want a 12 lb. Largemouth? Well, we have
em. We furnish canoes and rowboats. Don't want to leave
your horse at home. Bring em. We have a large coral to
take care of them. Horses for rent nearby are available
also. A new two story ranch house sits on top of a hill
in a grove of trees. The new ranch house has two
bedrooms, a den, full bath, kitchen with all utensils
and dishes, and a dining area. Heating and air
conditioning of course. Rates are competitive in the
area and reasonable. They vary depending on weekend,
weekday, holiday, length of stay, etc. You can sit on
the front porch in a rocking chair and look out between
two giant red oak trees down into the valley to see the
creek below. It is totally peaceful, since it is two
miles back up the road to the nearest house. The ranch
has just been opened for the first time this year, as an
Oklahoma Guest Ranch. You can spend a quiet weekend or a
week of vacation staying in the ranch house. You can
roam the ranch and the mountains to the north, canoe
down the river, and barbeque on the hilltop in the
evening. Contact us for details and reservations.
Housekeeping and linens provided, but we don't think we
BIG KIAMICHI Guest RANCH Antlers, Oklahoma Phone:
936-273-5064 E-mail: bedwards@vancoenergy.com This is a
vast wilderness area covered with big pine timber,
mountain streams, abundant wildlife, and few people.
There are many clear rivers that swell from springs in
the mountains. One of those is the Kiamichi River. As
the river comes down from the mountains, it flows
through rolling green hills that are densely forested.
Big Kiamichi Ranch lays along the river and it borders
the 35,000 acre Hugo Lake Wildlife Refuge. This preserve
has an 18,000 acre waterfowl refuge lake and 17,000
acres of river bottom forest. Fishing is a main event on
the ranch. Each of the catch and release lakes are
stocked with species such as Florida largemouth bass,
northern largemouth bass, bluegill, red eared perch,
hybrid bluegill-green sunfish and catfish. Each lake has
a different mix of fish species One cold clear
spring-fed lake has exclusively smallmouth bass and
bluegill. Smallmouth are big jumpers. You can have lunch
on a big picnic table next to a lake. You want a 12 lb.
Largemouth? Well, we have em. We furnish canoes and
rowboats. Don't want to leave your horse at home. Bring
em. We have a large coral to take care of them. Horses
for rent nearby are available also. A new two story
ranch house sits on top of a hill in a grove of trees.
The new ranch house has two bedrooms, a den, full bath,
kitchen with all utensils and dishes, and a dining area.
Heating and air conditioning of course. Rates are
competitive in the area and reasonable. They vary
depending on weekend, weekday, holiday, length of stay,
etc. You can sit on the front porch in a rocking chair
and look out between two giant red oak trees down into
the valley to see the creek below. It is totally
peaceful, since it is two miles back up the road to the
nearest house. The ranch has just been opened for the
first time this year, as an Oklahoma Guest Ranch. You
can spend a quiet weekend or a week of vacation staying
in the ranch house. You can roam the ranch and the
mountains to the north, canoe down the river, and
barbeque on the hilltop in the evening. Contact us for
details and reservations. Housekeeping and linens
provided, but we don't do dishes. do dishes.
Rebel Hill Guest Ranch
HC70 Box 848,
Antlers, Ok 74523 580-298-2851,
580-298-7321 Guided Trail Rides through 400 acres
of land on a 3rd generation working horse ranch.
Cabins, fishing, hiking, paddle boating, etc. Off
ranch activities are in the Kiamichi Mountains.
Planned activities or set your own schedule. E-Mail
info@rebelhillranch.comlinens provided, but we don't
do dishes.
Clayton: Wilderness Horseback
Trail Riding / Camping in Scenic Kiamichis! Complete
Camping Facilities & R.V hookups,-Paved Access. Camp and
horse trails open year around,-Rent Horses Also. 7
Organized Rides A Year, Or Come Ride With Jess or on your
own horse following marked trails. Ph-918-569-4761 fax
918-569-4567 Clayton, Ok.-74536-9700 About 3hr. From
O.K.C.-Tulsa or Dallas Jess Johnson Indian Mounds
Horse Camp HC60 Box 62 Clayton, OK
74536-9700 E-mail:
Jess Johnson Indian Mounds
Horse Camp, web page
We provide well marked trails through the woods,
across and along creeks, up mountain sides and old
logging roads to some of the most beautiful views of
the Kiamichi Mountains by horse back, hiking or ATV
Here at Blue Mountain Cabins,
Inc. we offer a beautiful and quiet
place to relax and
escape from the every day life of chaos! Everyone
needs a little get-a-way now and again. Well, here
it is! Our cabins are available year round. Children
are always welcome! Our cabins are fully
furnished--just bring your food and drinks! If you
would like to bring your own horses, we offer a
corral at each cabin and there is plenty of room for
your truck and trailer! Our "weekday rentals" are
from Sunday-Thursday. Our "weekend rentals" are
Friday-Saturday.
Take a look at our cabins for rent!
We also are a horseback riding
facility here in Hogden Oklahoma, and invite you and
your family to the beautiful region for some rest,
relaxation and fun. Our goal is to allow you to
experience the wonderful feeling of being in nature
on horseback! We are surrounded by 240,000 acres of
beautiful Ouachita National Forest. There are an
abundance of trails for everyone! From traveling the
dirt roads to climbing the mountains -- you decide.
Cedar Lake Riding Stables
has several different options for your enjoyment,
and now have beautiful rustic cabins which are
available if you would like to join us for a few
days. We will supply you with a gentle horse and the
knowledge you will need to feel safe and secure. Our
Trail Guide is very eager to take you on the best
tour of this area that you are willing to see.
The Winding Stair Mountain Equestrian Trail Network
Ouachita National Forest, Cedar Lake Campground
70 miles of trail,
over 50 campsites, water, electricity, showers,
Heavener: PH 918-653-2991 Go 10 miles south of
Heavener on U.S. Highways 270/59 to Holson Valley
Road. Turn west (right) and drive 3 miles to the
camp. This new camp offers equestrians accessible
day-use and overnight camping with facilities for
equestrians and their horses. The camp is equipped
with electric and water hook-ups, group picnic
pavilion, showers and washracks and direct access to
over 70 miles of the equestrian trails. Hikers
and mountain bikers also share these
trails. (ADVANCED, EXPERT) Trails connect with
Talimena State Park, Billy Creek Trailhead and Peter
Conser Historical Homestead. Mounting block
accessible to physically disabled is available. GPS
developed map available.
LOCATION: From US-270/59, 3 miles W onto
Holson Valley Rd., follow signs to Cedar Lake
Recreation Area. DISTANCE:
100 miles RIDE
TYPE: Loops and connecting trails TRAIL TYPE: Very rocky
with some steep inclines and abundant wildlife,
including bears. TRAIL
MARKINGS: Yellow rectangles and yellow
markers with trail numbers. DIFFICULTY: Emerald
Vista trail covers steep terrain with long grades.
Post Mountain is rated more difficult, especially in
heavy rains. Red Lick crosses water and is also
rated more difficult. Blue Mountain is a challenging
ride. MORE INFO:
918-653-2991 (HIKING, CAMPGROUND, PICNIC AREA,
RESTROOMS, BOATING, FISHING, SWIMMING,
DISABLED ACCESS, NATURE VIEWING)
The trails are rated as easy, more
difficult, or most difficult. The ratings reflect
the degree of slope, roughness of tread, trail
width, and how well vegetation is cleared for ease
of riding
Post
Mountain Trails 1 and
2 comprise an 8 mile trip. Leading travelers over
rolling terrain, the trails cross creeks in two places.
After storms, these creeks can become difficult to
cross. Both trails are rated more difficult.
Holson Valley Trails 4, 4a and 5 provide a 7.5 mile
trip. The trails offer a leisurely ride through the
Homer L. Johnson Wildlife Management Area. Ride quietly
and you'll have the best chance to see wildlife along
these trails. The three trails are rated more difficult.
Red Lick
Trails 5, 5a and 6 provide a 15 mile
trip. Originating at Cedar Lake Camp, this is a moderate
loop, following ridgelines overlooking the Red Lick
Drainage. The trails cross Cedar Creek twice at the
northwest end and Red Lick Creek at the northeast end.
These three trails are rated more difficult.
Emerald Vista Trails 6 and 7 provide a 16.5 mile
trip. The trails take you over steep terrain with long
grades. You will ride through Red Lick and Shawnee Creek
Drainages, ending at Winding Stair Campground at the top
of Winding Stair Mountain. The campground is closed to
horses. Trail 6 is rated more difficult and Trail 7 is
rated most difficult.
Blue Mountain Trails 2 and 8 comprise a 15.5 mile
trip. This challenging ride originates at Cedar Lake
Camp. Riders are rewarded with panoramic vistas of
Holson Valley from an old fire tower site. The west loop
of Trail 8 is very steep, and is rated most difficult.
Trail 2 is rated more difficult.
Billy Creek Trailhead
Located 7 miles
northwest of Big Cedar. Take Highway 63 five miles west
to Forest Road 6022 and 6022A. Turn north (right) and
drive two miles to the trailhead. The parking area can
accommodate 10 horse trailers. Billy Creek Campground is
across the road, but closed to horses.
Hugo: Located
in S.E. Oklahoma 5 miles east of Hugo on Hwy 70. Several
thousand acres and miles of trails to explore from 1 March
to Oct 1. Campground includes holding pens, water, electric,
showers, swim beach and fishing and hunting opportunities.
580-326-3345
1mi N of Hwy 144 on Indian Hwy
Honobia, OK
Business Phone: 918-244-3433, Toll Free:
800-807-7008, Fax: 918-244-3855 Cabins, store,
cafe, public hunting, fishing, camping,
four-wheeler, dirt bike and equestrian trails,
scenic drives & RV hookups.
Location:
1 mile North of Hwy 144 on Choctaw Indian Highway,
14 miles SE of Talihina, OK in the Kiamichi
Mountains, Open:
Monday thru Saturday 7a.m.-7p.m., Sunday 9a.m.-5p.m.
RestaurantCamping, Fishing, Horseback Riding,
Hiking, Hunting, Biking (Mountain)
Directions:
From Talihina, go South on Hwy 271, 4 miles. Turn
East on , Choctaw Indian Highway. 14 miles to
Honobia. Linda Martin, Owner
100's of miles of
trails, Stalls, Turnouts, arena, Private cabins
or RV sites. Ph 1-800-51HORSE. Horse
Heaven Ranch is located 7 miles East of
Talihina on HWY 63,
on the edge of the Ouachita National Forest.
This riding ranch boasts striking scenery and
quick access to miles upon miles of wilderness
trails and logging roads. Here, pine trees
scrape azure skies, balmy breezes stir crisp
air, and clear streams cut across rolling hills
alive with adventure. This spectacular area
beckons you to explore its beauty. If your idea
of paradise is riding peacefully amidst fragrant
pines and clear steams on hundreds of miles of
trails in the pristine forests of Southeastern
Oklahoma, training in a first-class arena, then
relaxing in a fully-appointed cabin or luxurious
RV site while your horse rests safely in an
adjacent barn master barn or turnout pen, you’ll
love Horse Heaven Ranch. And no wonder. Horse
Heaven Ranch is the one resort designed
specifically for the safety, comfort and
enjoyment of horses and their owners. We have 6
fully equipped luxury cabins. Each comes
with a covered stall and paddock. We also
have 32 RV sites (12 being pull thrus) with a 2
stall pipe paddock, BBQ Grill, picnic table,
water & electric at each site. We also
have a state of the art bath house with CH&A.
Careful attention has been given to every detail
to ensure that your visit here is all you’ve
dreamed of in a vacation.
For more
information or reservations, 918-567-4200,
1-800-51- HORSE, 1-800-514-6773, FAX
918-567-2189,
equineempress@hot.rr.com
We provide
well marked trails through the woods, across
and along creeks, up mountain sides and old
logging roads to some of the most beautiful
views of the Kiamichi Mountains by horse
back, hiking or ATV
A to Z Guest Ranch
Located between Big Cedar
and Octavia on Hwy
259 in the Kiamichi Mountains.
4 mi North on Hwy
259 Smithville, OK 74957
ladyboss@pine-net.com
Come and enjoy trail riding on
your favorite horse or ours. Located in Octavia,
Oklahoma in the beautiful Kiamichi Mountains,
you'll ride through lots of tall pine trees, go
through creek crossings and old logging roads.
Or just spend quiet time on the porch. 215,000
acres available to ride on. Equestrian resort
and guest cottages. True to the ranch's motto of
"where the road ends and the adventure begins,"
the only distractions are flowing creeks, lush
pine forests and abundance of wildlife. More
than 100 miles of trails give hikers and
horseback riders room to roam. Guests may bring
their own horse or ride one of the ranch's on a
guided tour through running creek crossings and
old logging roads. Accommodations include RV
hookups, tent campsites, two bunk houses, or two
fully-furnished cabins with air conditioning.
Stays range from one to ten days, but
reservations are required. Restaurant. 8
miles N of Smithville and 80 miles SE of
Sallisaw. Glen Gilstrap
Hugo:
Located in S.E. Oklahoma 5 miles east of Hugo on Hwy
70. Several thousand acres and miles of trails to
explore from 1 March to Oct 1. Campground includes
holding pens, water, electric, showers, swim beach
and fishing and hunting opportunities.
580-326-3345
Duncan:
camping, with electric and water hook-up. Also have
nearby restrooms with showers for those who want
primitive. There is also a nice restaurant at the
Concession. The trails are pretty well marked. Shoes
are not a must, but some places can be a little
rocky. There is a washbay for the horses, but they
have to be tied overnight. The phone number for the
concession is (580) 255-9397.
Ardmore:
They have a barn to stable the horses. There are
electric and water hook-ups. Bathrooms with showers
and really nice trails. The only thing is the trails
are not well marked. Also it is located in the field
trial area. You need to call in advance to make sure
they are not having field trial runs. you can call
Lake Murray Park (580) 223-4044 /
Park Officel at Ardmore, Oklahoma and they
can send you a map and Information. E-mail is
cjackson@oklahomaparks.com
McGee Creek State Park is also
available to equestrians. You must have a permit to
go though. to get a permit or find out more
information call (580) 889-5822. Close
to Atoka
Horse Hotel, Checotah, Ok
Horse
Hotel, Checotah,
Ok (918)473-2816--- 7 stall barn
with shavings, 50' round pen and access
to small pasture for horses not used to
being confined in barn. Current Negative
Coggins and health records with name and
phone number of vet to verify, If you do
not have these items, please do not
contact us for stalls. We have horses of
our own and want them to stay healthy.
Located 31/2 miles from I-40, easy
access, parking for your trailer, daily
fee ($15) includes feed, hay. We are
taking reservations for the upcoming
year for those who are traveling across
the U.S. to horse shows, racing dates,
transports, or those who simply are in
need of rest for their horses. We ask
that you call at least one week in
advance to reserve your stalls is
possible.
Ranch closed for
Deer Season: October 21 - October 30 &
November 18 - December 4 -
Ranch is
also closed on Christmas Day & New
Year's Day
6,500 acre ranch
providing visitors with an outdoor
wilderness experience. Cross Bar
was an operating cattle ranch for a
century,
previously
known as the Butterly Ranch and home to
the famous “Hook 9” pasture.Available for
day visits for ATV/motorcycle riding,
hiking, mountain biking, and horseback
riding. Have your own horse and
looking for a beautiful place to ride?
Cross Bar Ranch is your destination.
Currently, the Cross Bar Ranch does not
offer horses for horseback riding.
Primitive camping is available in some
areas. Camping is controlled and
restrictions will apply to help protect
the environment. School groups, Boy and
Girl Scouts and others wanting a real
wilderness camping experience, may
contact the ranch staff for assistance
and reservations. See the native
beauty of the Arbuckle Mountains as they
were 100 years ago, almost as if in
untouched by man. The terrain
flows from rocky outcroppings to tall
grass prairie, from forest of hardwoods
to cedar-covered hillsides.
Oklahoma
City:
Located where I-35 and I-240 cross. Have
a new barn with 7 indoor stalls, outdoor
stalls, holding pens, feed available,
arena and walker. Ph 405-634-1787
Address: 8400 S Walker,
Oklahoma
City, 73139-9443
1000 N.
4th Street
Sayre, OK 73662 Phone:
580-928-5504, Toll Free: 888-928-8864,
whineryflynwrnch@aol.com Bring
your own horse, or saddle up on one of
ours and enjoy a unique horseback riding
experience on 2,000+ acres. The Flying W
is a working cattle ranch, and during
your ride you're likely to encounter
cowboys at work. The Flying W offers
horseback trail rides, wagon rides,
beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife.
Two cabins accommodate overnight guests.
Visit the homestead dugout and stand in
the spot where the Southern Plains'
largest buffalo killing site occurred
more than 1700 years ago. In addition,
tour the Flying W Museum & Art Gallery,
with displays of antique automobiles,
one of America's largest collections of
horse hair bridles, saddle and arrowhead
collections, display of buffalo bones
from 300 BC to 300 AD, snow village
town, antique dining room furniture from
the Marland Mansion, motorized stage
coach, surrey used by Doc & Kitty from
TV show Gunsmoke, art from Oklahoma
artist Jerry Yarnell and much more.
Overnight camping is available on
request; call for details. Paddleboat
rentals also available. Cabin rates $75.
Meal function for group can be
accommodated. 3 miles off
Interstate 40 Exit 26, and within an
easy two hour drive of Oklahoma City,
Amarillo, and Wichita Falls.
Lake Carl Blackwell ,
Stillwater, Ok
(EASY)
Excellent riding for
new horses and riders. Ride permit required. LOCATION: 9 miles W of
Stillwater, N off Hwy. 51. DISTANCE: 25+ miles RIDE TYPE: Loops and
connecting trails TRAIL
TYPE: Open prairie and forests. MORE INFO:
405-372-5157 (PICNIC AREA, RESTROOMS, BOATING,
FISHING, SWIMMING)
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Sulphur, Ok
(EASY) Also good for new horse
and rider, traverses through meadows and woods. Water is
available on the trail.
LOCATION: Rock Creek Multiuse Trail is S of
Sulphur off US-177, in Veteran’s Lake area. Well-marked
trailhead. DISTANCE:
7.5 miles RIDE TYPE:
Loops and connecting trails
TRAIL TYPE: Open grassland to heavily wooded.
Trail is dirt and rock. Horseshoes are recommended.
(HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, NATURE VIEWING)
Facilities: boat ramps,
campsites, camper parking,
electrical hookups, picnic area,
restrooms, playground &
concessions, hiking trails,
equestrian campground & trails,
showers, group camp, cabins,
paddle boats, canoes, miniature
golf & a swimming bathhouse.
Shoreline length: 3 miles
N on Lake Road
Western Oklahoma
Welcome to Box B Horse Ranch.com. The Box B
Horse Ranch has opened an exciting new horse
camp, located in Western Oklahoma, just
North of Cheyenne. There are miles and miles
of horse trails. We've spent over two years
cutting through deep canyons where no one
has ever ridden before. Full service
campsite with water, electric and dump
station facilities that accommodate LQ horse
trailers. 20 X 20 corrals for horses Miles
and miles of trails through beautiful
terrain Campsites 8 pull through campsites
with 30 amps electricity & water 20 x 20
corrals Restrooms with showers Dump station
(click on logo for website)
Coyote
Hills Ranch is located near Cheyenne in Roger
Mills county in far western Oklahoma. It is also
close to the Black Kettle National Grasslands
which consists of 33,000 acres. History is more
than plentiful tracing back to General Custer
and the Battle of the Washita. The land is
robust, red rolling hills and pasture land.
Coyote Hills Guest Ranch will help, from one to
many, enjoy the flavor of the old west. Trails
are on private land owned by Coyote Hills Ranch.
Terrain is hilly with rocks, ravines and
grassland pasture. Trail is rated as easy, but
will vary according to degree of slope,
roughness of footing, trail width and how well
vegetation has been cleared. Length of trails
vary according to riders choice and ability.
Private, day use or overnight camping available
at ranch. Also a 20 room territorial hotel that
can accommodate up to 70 people. Facility also
offers electric hookup, flush toilets and
showers. A wash rack and bathroom facilities are
located in horse barn. Current copy of negative
Coggins must be presented at office before
entering grounds. Horses may not be tethered to
trees. Pack it in--Pack it out. Groceries, feed,
camping supplies, restaurants, vet and health
care can be found in Cheyenne (8 miles from
ranch). Meals and chuck wagon cookouts available
at the ranch. Reservations necessary.Fax:
580-497-2176, Business Phone: 580-497-3931
It takes a lot of preparation to take
the family on a camping trip. There is always a long
list of things you cannot forget, like insect repellant,
cooking utensils and sleeping bags. For an increasing
number of Oklahomans, that list also includes things
like a feed bag, saddles and bridles. Those would be the
families who are towing the horse trailer instead of the
boat.
Equestrian camping has grown
rapidly in Oklahoma. Six Oklahoma State Parks feature
equestrian campgrounds where Trigger and Buttermilk can
share camping space with Roy and Dale and the rest of
the gang.
In southeastern Oklahoma,
Arrowhead State Park on Lake Eufaula offers almost
thirty-five miles of equestrian trails along the wooded
lakeshore.
Robbers Cave State Park has six trails, ranging from
three miles to twenty-one miles in length.
McGee
Creek State Park's equestrian trails run through the
heart of the Natural Scenic Recreation Area and offer
some of the most challenging riding in Oklahoma. While
McGee Creek does not have a dedicated equestrian
campground, equestrian campers can use the primitive
campground near the NSRA entrance.
Out
west,
Roman Nose Resort Park's deep canyons and steep
mesas provide a special riding experience.
Foss
State Park's Warrior Trail is 17 miles of gently
rolling terrain.
Great
Salt Plains State Park's seven-mile George Sibley
Trail is perfect for beginning riders.
In
northeastern Oklahoma, the seventeen-mile Sand Plum
Trail at
Walnut Creek State Park offers stunning views of
Keystone Lake.
All of the equestrian
campgrounds in Oklahoma State Parks have electrical
hook-ups, grills, picnic tables, picket posts and water.
John Barnes, Robbers Cave State Park
Manager, says equestrian campers are a special group.
"Many of them are really loyal," he says. "We have
people who have been coming to Robbers Cave to ride
their horses for more than twenty years." Equestrian
campers can reserve campsites at Robbers Cave by calling
the park cabin office at (918) 465-2562.
In central Oklahoma, the City of Chandler operates the
Bell Cow Lake Equestrian Campground very near the Turner
Turnpike. The park has thirty-seven miles of marked
trails and RV and campsites with picket poles, picnic
tables and grills. Campers pay a $2 trail fee, which
goes toward trail maintenance. Annual trail passes are
available.
The equestrian camping boom
has also been good for the Ouachita National Forest in
southeastern Oklahoma. The U.S. Forest Service operates
the popular Cedar Lake Campground, south of Heavener.
The campground is visited by almost 100,000 people
annually and many of them bring their horse trailers.
"It is mostly a spring and fall cycle for
trail riders," says C.J. Norvell, Public Information
Officer for the U. S. Forest Service. "It's a little hot
in the summertime for the horses but when the weather is
cool, we get people from as far away as Iowa who come
down here to ride the trails." The U.S. Forest Service
maintains more than 100 miles of multi-use trails in the
Ouachita National Forest. Cedar Lake Campground also
features electrical and water hookups, picket posts and
horse wash racks.
Nearby Talimena State
Park also benefits from the national forest trails. The
small park has RV hookups and the trails that lead from
the park connect with the U.S. Forest Service trails.
Many riders use it as base for their excursions.
Equestrian campers have many resources on the
Internet. One of the more popular sites, Horse & Mule
Trail Guide USA, lists most of the public and many of
the private equestrian facilities in Oklahoma. The site
lists twenty-four facilities with trail access, ten
"horse hotels" for travelers and three full-time trail
ride operators in the state.
The
mountains and forests of southeastern Oklahoma seem to
have the biggest concentration of equestrian facilities,
both public and private, in Oklahoma. Horse Haven near
Talihina has expanded to six cabins and thirty-two RV
sites in just five years of operation. They draw
visitors from Kansas, Missouri, Louisiana and Texas.
Why would Texans come up to Oklahoma to ride
their horses? "The forest trails", says Horse Haven's
Dawn Hackworth. "They come up here because they can have
access to hundreds of miles of trails in the Ouachita
National Forest. The mountains are a great riding
experience for flatlanders, they really enjoy the change
of scenery."
It has been a long time
since the horse was the primary means of transportation
in Oklahoma but the Oklahoma love for horses is just as
strong. These days the horse is not a means to get from
one place to another but it is a way to enjoy the
outdoors and still relive a part of history. Equestrian
campers are something like cake lovers, they want to
bring their horse and ride it too. Equestrian
campgrounds offer just that opportunity.
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