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Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa is located in Pigeon Forge. Turn at traffic light #10, then go 2.5 miles on the left.

Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa guarantees the best ride in the Smokies! So if you want to take your family or group horseback riding, check them out. But horseback riding isn’t the only thing to do at Big Rock as you can take an ATV ride, do Gem Mining, go through the Petting Zoo, drop a line in the Fishing Pond, get food at Chow Boys Café and eat outdoors at the Picnic Areas, shop in the General Store and go through the Museum. Interested? Read on!

Big Rock offers an escape from the ordinary tourism attractions by getting your group together on the back of a horse, and enjoying an outdoor adventure in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Ride through primitive growth forests, through streams and across valleys to experience the Smokies like the early settlers did 200 years ago.

But if your idea of fun is a little faster paced, then jump on one of Big Rock’s guided ATV tours and motor up to the top of the mountain for some of the most beautiful ridgeline views in the area.

Kids love Big Rock because there is so much to do. They can feel like a big shot when they mine for gems at the Gem Mine. Imagine, panning through a bag of mining dirt and finding Quartz Crystals, Pyrite, Jade and Turquoise – this is quite a thrill for young ‘uns. The thrills continue when they go into the Petting Zoo to see and pet goats and miniature ponies up close; and how about that first fishing experience with Dad? You can do it at Big Rock Dude Ranch.

Mom, do you want to create a memorable picnic experience without any work? Go to Big Rock and buy the family food at Chow Boys Café, then take the herd out to the Picnic Area to chow-down. Everyone will enjoy the experience – especially you – with no prep and no clean-up.

The folks at Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa will treat you, your family or your group to a fun and memorable experience no matter what you choose to do. Check them out and take home a souvenir from the General Store, You will be glad you did.