• Guaranteed Best Ride in the Smokies
• Stocked Fishing Pond (no license required)
• Gem Mining
• Free Petting Zoo
• Shaded Picnic Areas
• Chow-Boys Cafe
• ATV Rides
• Open Daily 9am - 5pm (weather permitting)
• No Weight Limit
• Small Kids May Double with Adult
• No Reservation Required

  Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa is the Smoky Mountains’ premier riding adventure. Located just a short drive from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, enjoy horse back riding year round (weather permitting) seven days a week from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm..

  If you are looking for the best scenic views, an escape from the usual tourist traps, a family outing the kids won't forget, a group or reunion activity, or just a chance to savor the majestic beauty of the Smoky Mountains, Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa is the place to go. Travel back in time and experience the Smokies as the early settlers did 200 years ago as they crossed the mountains on horseback seeing these mountains and valleys for the very first time.

  Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa is located just minutes away from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and all the shops, restaurants and local attractions such as Dollywood, Ripley's Aquarium and the Music Row theaters.