Big Rock Dude Ranch At Ponderosa909 Little Cove Rd Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 Local: 1-865-428-9398 Local: 1-865-428-2251 Website: www.ponderosahorseriding.com ![]() |
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Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa is the Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge area’s premier horseback riding and outdoor adventure destination. Located just a short drive from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, enjoy horse back riding in the Smokey Mountains year round (weather permitting) seven days a week from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. If you are looking for 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 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. Enjoy relaxing outdoor family activities such as fishing in our stocked fishing pond, mining for gems at our gem mine, and visiting the animals at our petting zoo. Our shaded picnic area is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a snack or meal from Chow-Boys Cafe. And for the truly adventurous, take a guided ATV ride that will take you through creeks and along mountain trails.
Seasonal or Year-round: Year-round
Credit Cards accepted: Yes
Group Rates: Yes
Concessions: Yes
Gift Shop: Yes
Other: Play area for the children, Heritage Museum, Fishing (catch and release), Mining, Petting Zoo,
Guided ATV Rides, and Horseback Riding
Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa






