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Dead Cat Ranch



In Anderson county near Palestine, Texas


Adventure awaits in the Piney Woods



Overview

1,200 Acres10 bedrooms
Sleeps 367 bathrooms

Unique Features

Miles of ATV trails
Horseback Riding
200 yard rifle range
Custom picnic packages

A Semi-Hosted Experience

Guests are greeted by landowner or landowner representative and staff is available when needed or in an emergency situation. Options include guided excursions and catered meals.

About the Ranch

The Experience

Dead Cat Ranch has been a family owned and operated ranch for over 35 years. Like so many landowners, the Spencer/Betts family has recently opened their ranch to guest stays and are excited to share the history of such a special place. Josh and Stacy have created a fun and relaxed environment with plenty of adventure for both families and large groups. Between the miles of ATV trails, horseback riding, swimming, fishing, shooting sports, and sitting around the campfire under the stars, this is an experience that will have you booking your next stay before you leave.

The Accommodations

Plenty to choose from here! Two refurbished airstreams offer a fun alternative to camping and come with their own fire pits, grills, hammocks and decks. The Texas Hideaway is a cozy cabin for 4 with a queen bed in the master and a queen pullout in the living room. The Country Cottage is a 2/2 and sleeps 6. The master has a queen bed, there is a twin over full bunk in the second bedroom, and the living room also has a queen pullout sofa.
If you're looking for something for a larger group and want a little more privacy, the Bunkhouse is a 5 bedroom 2 bathroom set up that sleeps 22 people. There are two private rooms with queen beds in each and three rooms with full and twin size singles and bunks. The bunkhouse has a full kitchen, game room, and living space.

The Location

Explore Ranches is excited to finally offer an experience in the Piney Woods and especially excited that it's at Dead Cat Ranch. In addition to the lush landscape, the ranch is uniquely situated within easy driving distance of several major metros in Texas and close to many points of interest and attractions.


The Land

Fields of wildflowers, coniferous forests, and rolling hills create an environment for abundant wildlife and birds.

From The
Ranch
Owner

From The
Ranch Owner

"We are proud to uphold my dad's legacy at Dead Cat Ranch and to share an experience unlike any other...adventure, peace, restoration, and plenty of southern hospitality."
-Rebecca Spencer and Stacy, Josh, and Presley Betts

The Lodging

A range of lodging options make Dead Cat Ranch the ideal place for both small and large groups.
Texas Hideaway Cabin
780 sq. ft.
1 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
sleeps 4
Country Cottage
1,100 sq. ft.
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
sleeps 6
Hoosier Airstream 1977 Vintage
224 sq. ft.
1 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
sleeps 2
Hollywood Airstream
200 sq. ft.
1 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
sleeps 2
Bunk House
2,500 sq. ft.
5 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
sleeps 22
A range of lodging options make Dead Cat Ranch the ideal place for both small and large groups.
Texas Hideaway Cabin
780 sq. ft.
1 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
sleeps 4
Country Cottage
1,100 sq. ft.
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
sleeps 6
Hoosier Airstream 1977 Vintage
224 sq. ft.
1 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
sleeps 2
Hollywood Airstream
200 sq. ft.
1 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
sleeps 2
Bunk House
2,500 sq. ft.
5 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
sleeps 22

amenities

Billiards Room
Wifi
Cable/Satellite TV
Fireplace
Coffee maker
Pool
Hot tub
Iron
Hair dryer
Linens
Towels
Fully equipped kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor Grill
Kid-Friendly
No pets allowed
Activities
Adventure awaits at Dead Cat Ranch with activities such as fishing, hiking, swimming, horseback riding, ATV rides, and shooting sports to choose from.
Biking
Bird watching
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Stargazing
Swimming
Trail running
Wildlife Viewing
Skeet Shooting
Rifle Range

Available Activities

Let us know what you're interested in when you request to book.

Horseback Riding

See the ranch from a different perspective. Riders must be 12 years or older. The weight limit for riding is 275 pounds. $50/hour/person

ATV's (four-wheelers)

$75/1 hour $100/2 hours $150/4 hours $250/8 hours **A $250 refundable deposit is due before renting the ATV's for incidental damage**

Clay Shooting

100 targets for $45 without renting gun, $20 per hour for shotgun rental

Shooting Range

Please note that, whether you bring your own guns or not, that we do require that one of our employees be present during shooting so scheduling is necessary. $20/hour + Ammo: 12 gauge pump shotgun $15/hour + Ammo: Glock 17, Gen 3 (9 mm) $15/hour + Ammo: Springfield Hellcat (9mm) $25/hour + Ammo: Anderson AR-15 Ammo costs will depend on the current market price/availability and the quantity used. Eye protection is $3 per person and we do provide ear plugs. You are more than welcome to bring your own gun, as long as it falls within the state's gun laws. If you use our guns, we do require that you use our ammo with it. There is NO shooting without an employee present, thank you for understanding. We do have a gun range fee of $25.

Request to stay at Dead Cat Ranch

In Anderson County near Palestine

In order for us to ensure you have the best experience, we take your requested date and party size and confirm with the ranch owner before you finish and pay for your booking. You will not be charged to request to book.

512-230-3345
info@exploreranches.com

$2,000

Per Night
2 night minimum
Max number of people: 36
Stock the fridge and catering options available $1,500/nightly Monday through Thursday $2,000/nightly on Friday & Saturday, holiday weekends, and high seasons such as Spring Break. Please inquire for individual accommodation pricing.
Arrival
 
Departure

Adults

Kids

512-230-3345
info@exploreranches.com

Cancellation Policy

Full refund for cancellations up to 30 days before check-in. If booked fewer than 30 days before check-in, full refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking and at least 14 days before check-in. After that, 50% refund up to 7 days before check-in. No refund after that.

Ranch Rules

A credit card, valid ID, and a signed waiver are all required to drive our UTV's.
Must be 21 years or older to rent ATV's and guns
Must be 21 years old to drive the UTV's and ATV's
Most ATV's are ONE-PERSON only
UTV (Polaris Ranger): INCLUDED with rental (pending above…

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Access

2 hours from Dallas
3 hours from Austin
3 hours from Houston
4.5 hours from San Antonio