Guided Adventure Activities

At its heart, John Knox Ranch is a summer camp. We have learned that all people (young in age and young at heart!) love the summer camp classics like: canoeing, archery, swimming (in the Blanco River, pool, or Blue Hole), and rock climbing. Our guided adventure activities are available as an add-on for overnight guests only. We are not open for individual or family day use.
Adventure Activity Options
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  • Canoeing
    • Explore Carpers Creek and Blue Hole by boat!
    • All ages welcome
    • We provide: canoes, paddles, life-jackets (mandatory)
    • $6 per person, $30 minimum charge
    • 10 people can participate in an hour
  • Archery and Sling Shots
    • Take aim on learning a new skill!
    • All ages welcome
    • $6 per person, $30 minimum charge
    • 15 people can participate in an hour
  • Swimming in the Pool
    • A perfect activity for larger groups
    • All ages welcome. Life-jackets are available if needed
    • $6 per person per hour of swimming
    • $30 minimum charge
    • Pool max is 75 people at a time
    • Certified lifeguard(s) included and required
    • All guests: individual families and groups require a lifeguard and reservation to enjoy the pool
  • Swimming in Blue Hole or the Blanco River
    • All ages welcome. Life-jackets are available if needed
    • $6 per person per hour of swimming
    • $30 minimum charge
    • Maximum of 30 swimmers at a time
    • Certified lifeguard(s) included
    • All groups and families need to make a swimming reservation and pay the participant fee so that we can lifeguard the activity per our insurance.
  • Guided Nature Hike
    • Hike through our beautiful 200 acre nature preserve
    • See and hear local plants and animals
    • Visit look out point
    • $6 per person, $30 minimum charge
    • Up to 10 people per hiking group
    • Hike lasts 45 min to an hour depending on your hiking speed.
  • Rock Climbing
    • Learn or practice Rock Climbing on one of our natural limestone climbing walls.
    • We have a beginner, intermediate, and advanced walls. Tell us about your experience and we will suggest which is best.
    • Participants wear helmets and climbing harnesses and are supported by a trained facilitator throughout the experience.
    • $6 per person, $30 minimum charge
    • 10 people can participate in an hour
    • Ages: 6th grade to adult
  • Rappelling
    • Learn or practice rappelling on one of our natural limestone climbing walls.
    • We have a beginner, intermediate, and advanced walls. Tell us about your experience and we will suggest which is best.
    • Participants wear helmets and climbing harnesses and are supported by a trained facilitator throughout the experience.
    • $6 per person, $30 minimum charge
    • 10 people can participate in an hour
    • Ages: 6th grade to adult
  • Tractor pulled Hay Ride
    • Fun for the whole family!
    • $6 per person, $30 minimum charge
    • Up to 15 people per hay ride group
    • Ride lasts 30 to 45 min
    • Let your driver know if there is a particular area you would like to see
  • Zip Line
    • $6 per person, $30 minimum charge
    • 10 people can participate in 1 hour
    • Age limit: 5 year old - adult
    • Weight limit: 270 lbs
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