Rush Springs Ranch - Ozark Horseback Riding, ATV, 4x4, and Camping

We are excited about the new cabins, shower house, and stalls. Our hidden wildlife cameras have also spotted some enormous bucks out there. Check them out in the Hunting/Wildlife Section.

HALF PRICE DAY FEE THIS WEEKEND THE 26th-27th

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFERS TOO

Open Weekends regurarly between 10am-4pm after Feb 15th

Please Call in Advance

Call Russ at 847-921-4844

Home

ATV / 4x4

ATV and Offroading

Are you looking for somewhere new and exciting to test out your off road skills. Give us a call to shedule and come out for a ride. Day pass $10/person. Family discounts are available. Come out and picnic or camp. You and the kids can go fishing too. We are open to ideas and suggestions for events. We are considering a competition track.

20 Miles of Trails available for all levels of off roading!

ATV / 4x4

Hunting/Wildlife

Hunting and Wildlife Viewing

Rush Springs Ranch has been a nature preserve for 30 years. We have tried to enhance the environment and improve the conditions for wildlife. Digging ponds for water birds and deer has brought in a nice variety of birds and brings deer in to drink. Planting clover and grazeable grass has given the deer plenty to eat over the years. Selective hunting and keeping poachers out has improved the quality of the deer that frequent the forest and meadows. Check out these MONSTER BUCKS . One deer even got taken by a mountain lion in front of the hidden camera. Hunters have also seen a bear, hogs, a black panther, and mountain lion. We have had a number of successful guided hunts this year. We hope to continue to improve the food plots and have some wildlife viewing stands. Let us know your thoughts on this. - Russ.

Buck 1

Buck 2

Buck 3

Mountain Lion Attack

Buck 4

Hunting/Wildlife

Trail Riding New

Day Riders

Day Riders

- We are now open for day riders. We have miles of logging trails perfect for leisurely side by side rides and great conversation as you share the bountiful wildlife and breathtaking scenery of Rush Springs Ranch! There is a wonderful mix of level to rolling trails for the most novice of riders and even some steep climbs for the more adventurous and experienced ones too.

- When you could use a break from the saddle there are several scenic overlooks and the lakes that offer excellent opportunity to stop and enjoy a picnic lunch or just relax and skip a rock or two.

- We will constantly be adding more single file trails with plenty of interesting challenges and obstacles to keep the ride interesting so there will always be something new.

- The variety of the trail is perfect for the GAITED HORSE or ENDURANCE enthusiast wanting that great place to tune up for the riding season and those thirty mile rides. You will find plenty of room to open the horse up and cover some ground while challenging him/her with a number of good climbs mixed in with some level places to catch a breather. Just what the Dr., or rather the Vet ordered…;)

- $10 per horse/day

Trail Rules

- As with all equine events a CURRENT COGGINS is required for all horses at check in.

- No alcohol allowed on the trail or prior to riding

- All riders must wear boots with protective 1” heels.

- Due to the inherent risks associated with equine sports all riders must sign a liability waiver. Minors must have signature of parent or legal guardian.

- Stallions are only allowed with special permission from management and must be marked with a ribbon in their tail (available from management).

- Aggressive horses must also be identified by a ribbon in the tail.

-There will be no trash receptacles on the trail. What goes in with you comes out with you!

- To help maintain water quality, please allow horses a slight break to eliminate before swimming or crossing water.

Trails are marked as to skill level etc. It is your responsibility to know what you and your horse can handle.

- Dogs are not allowed on the trail….In camp on leash at all times only.

- Helmets while not required are recommended. Especially for minors!

Guided Rides

Guided Rides

- TRAIL GUIDE services are available with your own horses.

- For those who are ready to get out and explore with your own horse but could use a little help “ learnin the ropes”, or your horse is a tad bit green and you need company???? Maybe you just want to get to know the place before you embark on your own. What ever your reason…we would be happy to help!

- $30 per hour for 1guide leading any number of riders.

- $20 per hour for additional guides if you have a large group and feel additional helpers for safety are needed.

- Reservations and a deposit of $50 per guide are required for this service.

Competitive Trail Riding

Competitive Trail Riding

- Nov. 19th and 20th - UHCA Event

- PLEASE SEE OUR EVENTS PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS on the above mentioned activities.

Multiple Day Campouts

Multiple Day Campouts

More Info Soon

Waiver Downloads

Waiver Downloads At this time only the outfitted ride form is available online

Outfitted Ride - Liability Release Form.pdf

Day Riders

Guided Rides

Competitive Trail Riding

Trail Riding

Gallery

Page 1

img_6671

img_6659

IMG_7912.jpg

IMG_7967.jpg

IMG_7745.jpg

Page 2

Campground

Mark Bolender Clinic

I

Chuck Wagon Races

IMG_1763.jpg

IMG_1913.jpg

IMG_1254.jpg

IMG_1316.jpg

IMG_0937.jpg

IMG_2134.jpg

IMG_0778.jpg

IMG_1226.jpg

IMG_0910.jpg

IMG_0549.jpg

IMG_2039.jpg

IMG_1911.jpg

IMG_1750.jpg

IMG_1243.jpg

IMG_1303.jpg

IMG_1460.jpg

IMG_2132.jpg

IMG_1764.jpg

IMG_2087.jpg

IMG_1880.jpg

IMG_1389.jpg

IMG_0649.jpg

Page 1

Page 2

Campground

Mark Bolender Clinic

Chuck Wagon Races

Gallery

Video

Chuckwagon Races 2011

April Sorting Clips

Afternoon Ride With Pokey Joe

Mark Bolender Extreme Trail

Assorted Clips

Video

Lodging and Camping

Camping

Camping is a great experience at Rush Springs Ranch

Campsites and Cabins with hookups are now available!

The campground is located in a park like setting with plenty of shade and plenty of elbow room. Got one of those big rigs? No worry as we have extra wide roads and long level gravel pads for you to park in. The two arms of the camping spaces wrap around the rim of a stunning little valley that is home to what we are certain will be the premier obstacle/extreme mountain trail course in the entire country complete with spring fed live water crossings, bridges and a track around the perimeter that the gaited horses are sure to find an excellent place for racking their horses.

For those who prefer the old cowboy way of camping we have a number of remote campsites that you can ride into. These will only be accessible by ranch vehicles so you will need to pack in or have us help you with that. There will be corrals at each site for your horses. These remote sites would be perfect warm up camps before that big trip to the Rockies for trophy elk.

In addition we have an almost unlimited supply of primitive camping available and can accommodate any size group in a relaxed yet organized setting.

We are very excited about or facility and are certain you will find it to be a unique, fun and relaxing stop you will want to return to again and again. Come see us!

At the moment our remote and primitive camping is available to book. Our campground campsites are also gradually opening up to the public.

Camping Prices.pdf

Campground Rules.pdf

Bed and Breakfast

Lovely Bed and Breakfast

- Warm rustic designed room available for nightly rent.

- Easy access to everything making hopping in the arena or going out

for a trail ride incredible easy and enjoyable.

- Jumping into the hot tub is always a great way to relax after an exciting day.

- You can also kick back with one of our many Louis L'Amour books.

- Many other attractions are just minutes away, including numerous river float

facilities, hiking trails, caves to explore, and only 1.5 hours from Branson.

- We are always flexible and will do whatever we can to help you enjoy your trip.

- Horse stalls are available.

Cowboy Line Shack

Cowboy Line Shack

In the “Old West” a cowboy’s line shack was a very important part of life. Basically it was home away from home or should we say home away from bunkhouse. It was a remote outpost far from ranch headquarters where one cowboy, and a buddy, if he was lucky enough to have company and help, spent the fall and winter months while tending to the cattle. It was shelter from storms when he was done feeding or moving the herd to grass in protected areas. These lonely little cowpoke havens were seldom more than a one room enclosed shed with enough room for a couple wood bunks, a pot belly stove, maybe a table with a chair or two and stall space for a couple horses. After all a horse was everything to a cowboy, often times the difference ‘tween life er death, so ya sure wouldn’t him to leave ol’ Hoss out in the blizzard. A window would have been a real luxury. And as small as those shacks was, there was time a plenty when it had to be shared with a cold or sick calf too.

Here at Rush Springs Ranch you can relive this experience in our Cowboy Line Shack!

Wooden bunks for four, just bring your own bedroll. Oh, and afore I fergit, it boasts that luxury window so as a feller can enjoy the breathtaking view of the early morning mist just a risin’ off the series of spring fed lakes, stocked with fish, and stretchin from yer front door all the way to the end of the valley. In the spring abundant Redbuds and Dogwoods splash the hills and bluffs with vibrant color accented with the occaissional evergreen. And you certainly won’t want to miss seein the brilliant orange and yeller of fall reflecting in the mirror smooth waters as you wait for that big one to take the hook. Not to mention if’n you was to be here at the right time you just might get to help with a cattle drive!

Campground Rules.pdf

Camping Prices.pdf

Page 8

Prices

Weekend Trail Fee - $10

Weekday Trail Fee - $10 or 5$ if camping

Cabin (2 People) - $65 - $85

Camp Site With Hook Ups - $22

Camp Site Without Hook Ups - $15

Primitive Campsite - $10

Extra Person - $7

Covered Stall - $12

Open Stall - $8

Firewood - $5

For more info on prices, reservations, and rules please read the PDFs from the two links below.

Thank You.

Campground Fees and Reservation Policy.pdf

Campground Rules.pdf

Camping

Bed and Breakfast

Cowboy Line Shack

Lodging

Facilities

Facilities

We currently have an arena that is 60X120 designed and used mostly for team sorting and for training. It breaks quite handily into two 60 foot round pens so we can work several horses at one time. We went to great lengths to build the base and then went with masonry sand on top of that so the ground conditions are very good. The arena is available to be rented for lessons, play days or for private training sessions. For those needing to work cattle in their training program we almost always have them available with a little heads up.

Campground Facilities

Primitive camping will be available May 7 2011

The organized camps are currently under construction and include the following:

Office/store - Under Construction Bath and shower house - Completed

Pavilian - Under Construction Dump station - Under Construction

Horse wash station Hook ups - Completed

Stalls - Some Completed Racing track - Completed

Cabins - Completed

Please go to the camping section of the website for more information and we will post completions and availability as we make progress.

Extreme Mountain Trail Competition course: - Completed

A big part of our plans include an extreme mountain trail course which is a fancy name for a very unique and challenging obstacle course. It will contain several levels of difficulty to fit a variety of rider ability levels. It will be comprised of stairs, rock formations, live water crossings, a variety of bridges including, tressle and suspension bridges and natural log obstacles. We have acquired the services of Mark Bolender, who is a three time National Champion Extreme Mountain trail competitor and easily justified as one of the leading authorities world wide in this field, to assist in designing this course. It will serve as both a training facility and a competition facility and will be one of the premier sites in the country. Hopefully we will be able to host national competitions in the near future. We are already doing the preliminary work in preparation of his visit the third week of May to do the design work and the project will be completed by the 17th of June when he will return to do a 3 day clinic. If you go to the video section of our site you can see Mark riding on an indoor course that they set up for one week and then completely disassemble so they can go back to barrel racing or whatever is scheduled for the arena.

Level 1 through 5 trails for certification:

We currently have miles of logging trails and will soon begin cutting single file trails with lots of level three and level four and some level five trails. These will be certified so that our guides and instructors will be able to certify you and your horse on levels 1 through 5. We hope to be able to offer this by 2012.

Facilities

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale

Location

Contact

Directions

Contact

Rush

Springs

Ranch