Reservations are available year-round at Westgate River Ranch Resort and Rodeo, a large privately operated property in River Ranch, Florida, where the campground experience is closely tied to an on-site resort with a wide range of paid activities. The Westgate RV section itself is an open field layout, which some reviewers flag as a drawback compared to the adjacent River Ranch RV Resort, where wooded waterfront sites with docks, fire pits, and individual seating areas give campers more separation and shade. Cell coverage is inconsistent on property; AT&T users have reported dead zones, while Verizon has worked better in the area.
The resort side of the property generates most of the activity. Saturday nights bring a rodeo, and the grounds also include a petting zoo, swamp buggy and airboat rides, skeet shooting, mini golf, zip lines, and a mechanical bull. Multiple food options are on site, including a barbecue restaurant and pizza. As Philip H. notes, bathrooms are "clean and showers" are available, though at least one reviewer noted that Westgate-side sites may lack sewer hookups, making the dump station relevant for longer stays. Golf cart rentals run around $60 per day, which adds up but covers real ground on a property this size.
Noise is a consistent factor here. Boat traffic, gas-powered golf carts moving across the large grounds, and neighboring campers running equipment have all been mentioned in reviews. This is not a low-key site. Families with kids who want structured activities tend to get the most out of the property, while campers looking for a quieter setup may find the resort environment overwhelming, particularly on weekends.
The Private RV Lot Near Westgate River Ranch with Dock is another nearby option for those wanting water access in the same area. Dispersed camping is also available at KICCO WMA Dispersed — River Ranch Boulevard for a more rustic alternative. RVs up to 50 feet are accommodated with electric, water, and sewer hookups. Book well ahead for Saturday stays if the rodeo is a priority, as the property draws larger crowds on weekends.
Description
Experience one of the last untouched pieces of Florida wilderness at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo – an authentic Florida dude ranch that lies just one hour South of Orlando in Polk County, FL – where guests can return to the days of "Old Florida" when the state was home to cowboys and cattle ranchers. The Ranch, which lies on 1,700 acres overlooking the scenic Kissimmee River, completed a multi-million dollar renovation in October 2013 and features horseback riding, an award-winning Saturday night rodeo and much more. It's the ideal destination for an unforgettable family vacation getaway!
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWestgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo is located in Florida near Kenansville
RV ParkDirections
From jct US 27 & Hwy 60: Go 27 mi E on Hwy 60, then 3 mi S on River Ranch Blvd.
Address
3400 River Ranch Blvd
River Ranch, FL 33867
Coordinates
27.77056364 N
81.19283299 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 1/20/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/22/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 8/22/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 1/20/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/22/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 8/22/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 54 min from Sebring, FL
- 1 hr 7 min from Lakeland, FL
- 1 hr 8 min from Sebastian, FL
- 1 hr 30 min from Orlando, FL
