Prude Ranch

Great atmosphere. Pretty area. Quite peaceful. Very rustic. Good place to sleep and rest.

The price is very fair. Everything works. But brown is the predominant color.From what I gather, we are here at the end of the season. This place could handle more than 40 RVs... we only saw three RVs and one of them was ours.The facilities are old but it is a working ranch. The horses were well fed and the staff couldn't have been more friendly. We just didn't see much of them over the weekend.

It was exactly what we wanted for our spring break getaway. We stayed in a hillside cabin. There are four units in the cabins, which did mean there was the possibility of noise from the neighbors, but it wasn't a problem. The room was generously sized and clean, albeit dated and rustic (which, tbh, was part of the charm). We stayed up late playing cards and then enjoyed the stars.

Prude Ranch is an amazing place! Centrally located near Ft. Davis as well as the McDonald's Observatory. The amenities are rustic but perfect and the price we paid for the stay was budget friendly. The horseback riding they provided was really cool and worth it. Everyone who works there is nice, friendly and approachable. The indoor pool on the property provided some extra fun for our kids. A great place to stay.

*This review does not reflect the guides, only the room.*DO NOT STAY HERE!!!! I scheduled a trail ride for 2 children and reserved a room. I was told the trail ride was $30 per person and that the room would be $60. However, when I arrived they said the room was $90. Not cool! It wouldn't have even made me so mad if the room had been decent, but it was HORRIBLE!!!!! The room smelled so bad of mildew/ mold that we could barely sleep because we kept coughing and sneezing. It was really thick in the air. The mattresses were, and I'm not exaggerating here, at least 30 years old. The mattresses on the bunk beds weren't even really mattresses, but like a really old, really lumpy futons. The king mattress was severely bowed in the middle. The room contained an old garage sale looking dresser that was stained and paint coming off it. There was no tv, microwave, mini fridge, or any little perk a standard hotel room has. My kid said it perfectly when she said it was like something she envisioned people crossing the country in 1800 would stay at. That's EXACTLY how it was, and not in a cute/quaint/rustic sort of way. Like literally how it was in that time period. Look, I'm no spoiled brat that has champagne tastes on a beer budget. I just want clean room. For $102 (including taxes) I expect the room to be comfortable. It definitely was NOT.

At 60, I had never ridden a horse. This 2-hour ride was a blast. Great staff, wonderful horses.I would recommend starting with a 1-hour ride. Ouch.

Was able to leave at least one star because at least there was running water and electricity... for $150 a night you'd at least expect for spiders to not be crawling in your bed and rat poop EVERYWHERE. Literally in every corner of the cabin and in the couch and right next to the beds Could not sleep comfortably after finding so many spiders in the beds. The mattresses were very stained, everything is dusty, shower pressure sucked, cobwebs fill the cabin. Didn't see any staff members or things to do on the weekend. The horses didn't look so great and I would have felt terrible riding them. I get it's a ranch but that's not an excuse for being so filthy. Don't see myself coming back with my family or recommending to anyone.

Had a truly exceptional experience here! Emma, the wrangler, was just brilliant and matched me with the most perfect horse who was spirited yet so sweet--really couldn't have had a better guide or horse. I was particularly lucky to have Emma all to myself, but it was really impressive how well she listened and responded to what I was after here. Also so impressed with the variety of horses on the grounds. Don't believe I've ever gushed like this but it's definitely so deserved. I live nearby so I'm just kicking myself that I never checked this place out earlier!

Amazing landscape, amenable horses, enjoyed our guides. All around great experience.

We have been going to Prude Ranch for many years. It is not for anyone who wishes fancy quarters or fake Southwestern atmosphere. Basic, safe, comfortable, unpretentious. The surrounding hills are lovely, and the view of the sky at night is unparalleled. If you visit, consider including : horse ride at Prude (again, very basic and un-duded), a day and/or night at McDonald Observatory, a walk/drive along Skyline trail/road at Ft. Davis State Park, Lupino's restaurant for breakfast. We always feel refreshed by the fresh air and serene surroundings.