From red rock canyons in the Gloss Mountains to pine forests along Grand Lake, Oklahoma’s trails offer riders stunning natural scenery and authentic ranch experiences. Guest ranches, working cattle operations, and trail riding facilities across the state provide adventures for every skill level – whether you’re looking to learn basic horsemanship or explore thousands of acres of rugged terrain.
Quick Links:
- Smithville
- Sulphur
- Edmond
- Bixby
- Sand Springs
- Waynoka
- Kenton
- Talihina
- Oakwood
- Marlow
- Monkey Island
- Fay
- Antlers
- Hulbert
- Pawhuska
- Boswell
A to Z Guest Ranch
64599 Ashby Rd, Smithville, OK 74957
More than 150 miles of trails wind through flowing creeks and lush pine forests at A to Z Guest Ranch. Visitors can bring their own horses and receive trail maps for self-guided adventures, or opt for guided rides on rental horses. The ranch offers 27 RV sites with electric and water hookups, including 22 sites with covered stalls or 50 with outside corrals. Cabin guests can enjoy chef-prepared meals, and couples’ cabins feature special amenities like whirlpool tubs.
Arbuckle Trail Rides
4401 N Highway 177, Sulphur, OK 73086
Arbuckle Trail Rides specializes in guided experiences for riders age 6 and up, with options ranging from one-hour rides to full-day excursions. Their well-trained Quarter Horses are specifically bred and trained for trail riding, making them ideal for beginners. The facility offers riding instruction focused on building confidence and safety skills, with no previous experience required.
Art of Horsemanship
6500 N. Bryant Ave., Edmond, OK 73034
This unique facility combines art education with horsemanship, offering private and semi-private lessons in both disciplines. The property features wooded trails, open meadows, natural trail obstacles, and two arenas. Beyond riding, visitors can participate in art workshops, explore the open art studio shop, or interact with the farm’s various animals including bunnies, goats, dogs, ponies, and horses.
Silver Wind Stables
24413 N May Ave, Edmond, OK 73025
Located just 30 minutes from downtown OKC, Silver Wind Stables offers scenic horseback riding across their 750-acre ranch. The facility accommodates up to ten riders ages 5 and older, with younger riders offered lead rides. The property features beautiful rolling hills, open meadows, and abundant wildlife. Open daily from sunrise to sunset, all rides require advance appointments.
Dream Point Ranch
17400 E. 167th St. S., Bixby, OK 74008
Set atop Concharty Mountain, Dream Point Ranch spans 180 acres of wooded mountaintop terrain. The ranch welcomes riders with their own horses to explore the peaceful trails through one of Tulsa County’s highest points. The property also offers camping, fishing, and hayrides, providing a peaceful retreat just minutes from city life.
Flying G Ranch Equestrian Center
19402 W. Highway 51, Sand Springs, OK 74063
Flying G Ranch spreads across 2,000 acres and maintains a herd of approximately 30 horses for trail riding in the scenic Osage hills of Sand Springs. The facility features both indoor and outdoor arenas, offers riding lessons three days per week, and hosts horse-themed birthday parties and school tours. Their summer camp program runs during June, and horse boarding services are available year-round.
Gloss Mountain Outfitters
RR 2, Box 1530, Waynoka, OK 73860
Located on the Newton Ranch deep in the Gloss Mountains, this facility offers approximately eighteen hours of semi-rugged trails across 2,000+ acres. Riders can traverse deep canyons and mesas or choose more scenic routes. The equine camping area features ten acres of bermuda grass pasture, primitive campsites, 50 amp RV hookups, corrals, an arena, and fire pits. Cedar Haven Lodge provides additional accommodation options and meal services.
Hitching Post Lodging
101 W Cedar St, Kenton, OK 73946
This historic property features lodging in a 100-year-old rock house, a log cabin, cottage, and mobile home, all equipped with kitchen facilities. The working ranch offers tours for groups, complete with stagecoach rides, horseback riding, guided trail rides, and ranch activities. Hunting opportunities are also available for guests.
Horse Heaven Ranch Resort
#1 Horse Heaven Ranch Road, Talihina, OK 74571
Set in the beautiful Ouachita National Forest, this first-class resort caters to both horses and riders. Accommodations range from luxurious cabins with private Barnmaster mini-barns to fully equipped RV camping sites with hitching posts and paddocks. Amenities include a modern bathhouse, local farrier services, a full-size horse arena, and horse boarding services, all surrounded by picturesque trail riding opportunities.
Little Robe Creek Lodge
71653 N 2350 Rd., Oakwood, OK 73658
Situated along the South Canadian River Loop of the Great Plains Trail, this Oklahoma Centennial family ranch offers trails through native cross timbers forest. Riders can observe diverse wildlife and native plants including black walnut, white oak, native elm, and redbud trees. The lodge provides accommodation for various group sizes and includes a commercial kitchen, with meals available upon request.
LNJ Ranch
119 West Medcalf, Marlow, OK 73055
With over 30 years of experience in the horse industry, LNJ Ranch specializes in breeding, raising, training, and showing quality performance horses and ponies. The ranch offers boarding, training, breeding, and English riding lessons. Trail rides are available for all age groups, and the facility hosts regular horse camps and clinics throughout the year.
Monkey Island Trail Rides at Royal Horse Ranch
55800 E 273 RD, Monkey Island, OK 74331
Operating Wednesday through Monday year-round, Monkey Island Trail Rides guides visitors through more than 100 acres of sunny pastures and shady woods along Grand Lake. The facility accommodates two to ten riders per excursion and requires parents or guardians for riders under age 10. Additional services include English and western riding lessons, horse training, boarding, sales, a petting farm, and summer camps for girls.
Old Caldwell Trail Stables & Guest Ranch
8470 N 2440 RD, Fay, OK 73646
This working ranch spans 720 acres and features trails among majestic longhorn cattle. The ranch offers horseback riding lessons, camping opportunities, and their signature Circle N Chuckwagon meals. Visitors can board their horses at the horse motel or set up pens for their own horses. Seasonal activities include wild blackberry and sand plum picking.
Rebel Hill Guest Ranch
420175 E 1930 Rd, Antlers, OK 74523
This third-generation working horse ranch features waterfront cabins with full kitchens, central heat/air, and some with wood stoves. The 500-acre property offers scheduled guided horseback riding and lessons, with certification to work with people with disabilities through their therapeutic riding program. Additional amenities include a 15-acre private lake with fishing and paddleboating, hiking trails, an outdoor swimming pool, and a gift shop.
Sequoyah Riding Stables
19059 Park 80, Hulbert, OK 74441
Operating by appointment only, Sequoyah Riding Stables provides guided horseback riding through open and wooded areas. Their one-hour trail rides require riders to be at least 6 years old to ride alone. The facility also offers group hayrides, U-lead horse rides, and cookouts.
The Lodge at Taylor Ranch
22005 Ok-99, Pawhuska, OK 74056
The Lodge at Taylor Ranch combines horseback riding opportunities with other outdoor activities across its 240 acres. The property welcomes both pets and horses, and features two premier 18-hole disc golf courses, walking trails, fishing spots, and various accommodation options including cabins and RV sites. A 3,000-square-foot rustic building is available for events.
Wolf Creek Ranch
39275 Oklahoma Hwy 99, Pawhuska, OK 74056
This working cattle ranch specializes in cow-calf operations and Registered Quarter Horse breeding. The facility offers horsemanship clinics and unique corporate management training using horses as teaching tools for self-regulation. Additional activities include outdoor camping, hiking, survival skills training, and popular Full Moon Hikes.
Wood Guest Ranch
245 E2020 Rd, Boswell, OK 74727
Wood Guest Ranch welcomes trail riders year-round to explore several thousand acres encompassing open plains, hills, and the Boggy River wilderness. Visitors can bring their own horses or participate in guided tours on ranch horses. The facility offers cabin rentals, campsite facilities, and full RV hookups to accommodate overnight stays.
