Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo

A Wilderness Paradise in Central Florida

Experience one of the last untouched pieces of Florida wilderness at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo – an authentic Florida dude ranch that lies just one hour South of Orlando in Polk County, FL – where guests can return to the days of "Old Florida" when the state was home to cowboys and cattle ranchers. The Ranch, which lies on 1,700 acres overlooking the scenic Kissimmee River, completed a multi-million dollar renovation in October 2013 and features horseback riding, an award-winning Saturday night rodeo and much more. It's the ideal destination for an unforgettable family vacation getaway!

An authentic Florida dude ranch nestled in one of the few untouched pieces of Florida wilderness, Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo lies just one hour South of Orlando and features a variety of Florida cowboy-themed accommodations – ranging from Lodge Guest rooms and suites to villas and spacious two-bedroom cabins – as well as a multitude of recreational activities.

After undergoing an extensive, multi-million dollar renovation that makes our authentic Florida dude ranch a destination unlike any other you've ever experienced, Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo celebrated its Grand Re-Opening in fall 2013! All accommodations – from the efficiencies to the two-bedroom cabins – were upgraded with hardwood floors, new furniture, linens and modern, stylish amenities. New additions to Westgate River Ranch include an 18-hole miniature golf course, rock climbing wall, zip line, mechanical bull and bungee jumper, as well as a Glamping site.

The largest dude ranch East of the Mississippi, Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo features something for everyone, including horseback riding, swimming, golf, petting farm, nature hikes, trap and skeet shooting, hayrides, cookouts and a full-service marina complete with boating, fishing, and airboat and swamp buggy rides, as well as the long-running Saturday night championship rodeo in the United States with trick riding, bull riding, calf roping and barrel racing in our 1,200-seat Rodeo Arena.