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Cowboy Campout Experience in Bandera, Texas - San Antonio

Cowboy Campout Experience in Bandera, Texas

Banderamoderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

3 days

Fitness Level

Participants should have a moderate fitness level; basic horseback riding strength and stamina help ensure comfort on extended rides.

Overview

Experience a three-day cowboy adventure in Bandera, Texas with scenic horseback rides, campfire meals, and starry nights. Ready for an authentic wild west getaway?

Bandera, Texas

Cowboy Campout

Ready for a long ride and to spend the night underneath Texas Sky?

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Adventure Photos

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About This Adventure

Experience an unforgettable three-day cowboy adventure at our ranch! Enjoy scenic rides through the Hill Country, camp under the stars, and savor delicious cowboy cooking. With guided horseback riding, evening entertainment, and a chance to bond with fellow riders, this unique getaway promises excitement and lasting memories.

Rates

  • 580 per person
  • MAX 5ppl

Duration

  • 3 days + 2 nights

About

Day 1 Check in at our ranch 2PM. We meet at the barn 3PM and match up with horses, saddle up and go for a shorter warm up ride at the ranch. In the evening we will take you to the famous 11st Cowboy Bar Steak Night. Nice and easy first day for warm up!

Day 2

Adventure starts! 8AM Meet up at the barn, we will saddle our horses up and load them in the trailer and head out to the Hill Country State Natural Area where we will spend the day riding and camping out at night!

We will ride out to the campsite, approx 5h. We provide pack lunch on the way.

At camp site we will water and care for the horses, and then find place for our bedrolls.

Evening we will be cooking over open fire if not in a burn ban, otherwise on gas burner. Cowboy cooking and when dining Cowboy Songs and stories of course ​ Day 3

8AM Cattle Call, breakfast is served. Again Cowboy Cooking of course

Get horses ready for the ride back to Headquarter and head out, back approximately by noon, so a shorter ride the last day. We will then trailer the horses back to our Ranch and there it is plenty time for yall to take a shower and relax before checking out

The offer includes Horses, Guide, Park fee, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Water, Evening music entertainment. Bedroll to sleep in underneath the stars (Campsite has an big old barn where guest can sleep in too) ​ Food

If you have any food allergies, please let us know per reservation ​

Restrictions

Riders must be of 12 years old or older and have previous riding experience considered to be intermediate rider (can control a horse in walk and trot). Rules and regulations of the park must at all point be followed. Bandera Historical Rides do everything we can to guarantee satisfaction, however we cannot control the weather. If the weather condition is such that we are not able to ride, refund will be issued.

Adventure Tips

Wear sturdy boots

Protect your feet with boots that provide ankle support and good grip for horseback riding and uneven terrain.

Bring insect repellent

Bugs can be active in the evenings, so packing repellent ensures a comfortable campout.

Hydrate frequently

Texas Hill Country can be hot and dry, so carry water and drink regularly, especially during rides.

Dress in layers

Mornings and nights can be chilly while days warm up quickly, so bring layers you can add or remove.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • White-tailed deer
  • Turkeys

History

Bandera is known as the Cowboy Capital of the World, with rich ranching traditions dating back to the 1800s.

Conservation

The ranch practices sustainable grazing and habitat preservation to protect the native Hill Country ecosystem.

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Recommended Gear

Sturdy riding boots

Essential

Protect your feet and provide proper grip while on horseback.

Wide-brimmed hat

Essential

Shield your face and neck from the Texas sun during daytime rides.

summer specific

Warm layers

Essential

Stay comfortable during cool mornings and nights at camp.

fall specific

Insect repellent

Essential

Keep bugs at bay when enjoying evenings around the fire.

spring specific