Activities at Wildcatter Ranch & Resort
Saddle Up for Adventure and Unleash Your Wild Side
Wildcatter Activities Information:
DAY OF ARRIVAL
Wildcatter is best enjoyed for at least two nights. Due to cancellation, the nature of livestock husbandry and our wrangler's days, activities cannot be booked on the “day of arrival” to prevent late arrivals and no-shows from impacting other guests’ experiences
Enjoy our hiking trails, pool, and sand volleyball/tetherball on your arrival day, or spend time in our Ranch Library in the Steakhouse to soak up some of our local history and schedule your activities after your first night at the Ranch
FAMILIES
The nature of our activities and property lends itself to vacations for groups with kids over 10 so they can enjoy the trail rides.
Between 3-10 years old, kids can enjoy pony rides, feeding the longhorns at 9 am, jeep ride, horse grooming, the pool and hot tub, and hiking our many trails and enjoying the boulders and nature. Wildcatter is about slowing down and just being outside.
Pick up our scat-scavenger hunt at the front desk! Kids enjoy hunting and learning on the trails, and then they get free ice cream at dinner with a completed booklet.
WRANGLERS & GRATUITY
The cowboys and cowgirls helping you experience Wildcatter with our activities are full-time locals. We do not employ seasonal, non-locals. These are real Texans who live and work near by and can’t wait to show you what we’re all about! Due to the unpredictable nature of busy and slow days at the resort, an automatic 20% gratuity is added to each activity. Gratuity goes straight to the Wranglers.
Dust off your boots and unleash your inner cowboy!
*6.75 % Sales Tax and 20% Gratuity are added to the below prices.
Feed the Longhorns
9 am | Complementary
Every day at 9 a.m., the wranglers feed the Longhorns at the Wildcatter entrance! Adults and kids alike love getting to feed them, and they get great photos and laughs. It's free to enjoy daily.
Longhorns are animals! If they are too full on green summer grass, they may snooze through their 9 a.m. feeding—we’re sorry if the herd doesn’t show.
Hiking
Complementary
You'll encounter everything from impressive boulders to roots, climbs to descents, flats to winding turns, and a cedar canopy to open grassland. “Just ninety minutes from DFW International Airport and right around the corner from Possum Kingdom Lake, this trail system is one of the best around.” Ultra Expeditions / Experience various levels across our many hiking and mountain biking trails!
Pool & Hot Tub
Complementary
Enjoy our infinity pool with gorgeous views especially at sunset.
Open day 7am-10pm | Pool is NOT heated
Hot Tub heated on request!
Please let the front desk know in the morning if you would like to use it that evening
Morning Trail Rides
9:30am - 90-Minute Group Ride - $90 per person*
11am - 60-Minute Ride - $85 per person*
Saddle up! Regardless of your experience level, you can enjoy over our trail rides - no experience needed! See Texas hill country, river valleys, and cliffside views of the Brazos River!
Riding is at a walking pace. Riders must be 10 years or older
An adult must accompany riders under 16 years old on the ride
250 lbs weight limit per rider
10 Horses Max out at one time
Cowpunching 101
Enjoy working cattle on horseback with one of our Wranglers for cow-punching 101. A 90-minute to 2-hour session will give you a glimpse into what it’s like to work cattle on a Texas ranch.
FOR ONSITE GUESTS ONLY - Once your lodging has been booked, email us your confirmation and request for Cow Punching 101. Subject to availability and weather. Reservations@wildcatterranch.com
$200 per guest, limit 5 people.
Available Oct 1 - June 1
Sunset Trail Ride & Campfire
~4:15 pm start time | winter
~6:30 pm start time | spring and early fall*
*dinner reservations should be made no later than 5:00 pm at the Steakhouse
An unforgettable memory as the Wranglers bring you to a private campsite overlooking the Brazos River to relax with a charcuterie board, wine or beer, and campfire. Experience lasts 1.5-2 hours.
$200 per person | Minimum Two Riders
Includes either a Becker Cabernet, Chardonnay or a six-pack of beer of your choice and a Meat & Cheese tray per group.
This experience books up fast and often well in advance!!
Available Oct 1 - June 1
Pony Rides
12 pm
15-minute guided ride
$20 per child*
Must be 3-9 years of age. Up to 3 children.
Horse Grooming
9 am
Horses are special creatures that everyone should be able to enjoy. If a trail ride wasn’t enough for you, or you would just like to spend some time with a horse without riding, sign up for our horse care and grooming lesson.
30-minute session
$15 per person up to 4 guests, no age restrictions
Clay Shooting
1:30 pm OR 2:45pm
Test your shooting skills at our five-stand shooting range with our top-notch certified instructors. Whether you’re an expert shot or a beginner, we invite you to “take your best shot”! Includes 1 box of 25 Shotgun Shells
$50* Per person, up to five guests
Must be 10 years old
Archery + Tomahawk and Spear Range
2:45 pm
Test your aim with the pull of the bow at our archery range and for your 2nd activity, choose tomahawk or spear range.
30 minutes
Eight slots total
$40 per person
Roping
12 pm
Join us down at the horse barn for a roping mini-lesson
Six years and older
$15* per person
Branding
9 am
Each participant is shown how to brand and then given 4 leather coasters to brand and keep as souvenirs.
Add-on (+$) leather items to brand available! Or bring anything of your own you'd like to add the WR to!
$20* per person, max 5 at a time.
Jeep Tour
1:30 pm
Wildcatter Ranch Tours take you up Kisinger Mountain around the Brazos River and back around to the horse barn. 30 Minute Ride
$40* per guest, limit 5 people.
Private Jeep tour - $200* Flat fee up to 5 people.
Complementary
Bring your poles and bait! We’ve got a primitive bass tank off the beaten path. You’re welcome to hike in, about .5 mile walk, or you’ll need an SUV/truck to make it down the off-road trail to the bass tank.
Catch and Release | Photos May 2025
See the map or ask the front desk for directions!
Bass Tank
ACTIVITIES CONSIDERATIONS:
SUMMER HOURS (June 1st - Oct 1st):
Activity times will be confirmed by 8 pm the day before to ensure heat safety
Most activities will be at their scheduled time, with the possibility of afternoon activities moved earlier if needed
Horses and Staff are restricted to working below 100° Fahrenheit and above 35° Fahrenheit
Due to the very late sunset time, there are NO Sunset Rides available June-Oct
WEATHER & CANCELATION
Wildcatter is open 365 Days a year, but if the weather is extreme, activity times may be altered. Guests will be alerted of these changes or cancellations the morning of the activity
24-Hour Cancelation Policy - all activities are non-refundable within 24 hours of the scheduled activity
DAY GUESTS (not staying the night) | Dec-Feb and June-August Activities
Can be booked between *2 weeks - 2 days* in advance, paid in full
Info@WildcatterRanch.com to book!
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Wildcatter Ranch and Resort is a very large property, you will need a car to enjoy it. The horse barn where most activities take place is in the valley, while the Steakhouse and Lodging are up on the mountain top whereas the distance is not walkable.
Breakfast and Dinner are served daily, but Wildcatter Steakhouse is not open for lunch outside of pre-ordered boxed lunches received two weeks in advance.
You will want to enjoy the small town of Graham, TX (15 minutes away) for lunch and shopping for antiques and local goods. Mineral Wells and Possum Kingdom Lake are also nearby and great places to shop, eat and find some fun activities.
Your Texas Adventure Awaits:
Whether you crave adrenaline-pumping activities or peaceful moments of relaxation, Wildcatter Ranch and Resort has something for you. Discover adventure, learn new skills, and create lasting memories with our diverse range of activities.
Explore our website to learn more about specific activities, pricing, and availability. Book your experience today and unleash your wild side at Wildcatter Ranch and Resort!
