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Rating system based on scale of 1 to 5   COMMENTS & REVIEWS
Trail Rating:: 5
Camp Rating: 5
We discovered KC Ranch in 2004 while fleeing our Gulf Coast home from oncoming Hurricane Ivan. We were immediately hooked! We do most of our trail riding at the popular Coldwater Equestrian State Park in Munson, FL. As is the case with most of Florida, Coldwater doesn't provide much in the way of hills and environmental regulations preclude riding in the rivers although there is still one area where you are permitted to take a swim with your horse. Although I love Coldwater, it can't hold a candle to the variety of trails and the personal pampering you get at KC Ranch. If you are fortunate enough to come on a cooking weekend you will not get better food for the $ anywhere. Also, besides clean stalls, free shavings, clean restrooms, etc; they even provide sewer hook-ups. Who could ask for anything better than KC Ranch? At KC Ranch even "Mama" is happy.
Reviewed by: Leona Gallawa Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 1/15/2009 Hometown: Pensacola , FL
Trail Rating:: 5
Camp Rating: 5

Great trails, peaceful place to go. Thank you Ken & Carol for all of your hard work to make our stay pleasant.

Reviewed by: Not Specified Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 12/8/2008 Hometown:   AL
Trail Rating:: 5
Camp Rating: 5

Excellent riding and campground. would reccomend for young and those of experienced years. Friendly

Reviewed by: jlo Experience: Not Specified Ride Date: 12/1/2008 Hometown:   AL
Trail Rating:: 5
Camp Rating: 5

Love it.

Reviewed by: Not Specified Experience: Not Specified Ride Date: 12/1/2008 Hometown:   Not Specified
Trail Rating:: 5
Camp Rating: 5

I believe the "UNHAPPY CAMPER" from a previous post was confused or inexperienced. I have ridden here since Ken & Carol opened the camp and have had nothing but good experiences ever visit. Trails may wear or change but where do you go that they don't change? If the price has gone up a few dollars over the years, so be it, what hasn't gone up. For what KC charges it is still a bargain. The KC Ranch has always gone above & beyond to make ever visit a pleasant experience. The food they serve is excellent, the bath houses are clean, the stalls are clean with shavings and the camp sites are excellent. The trails are great and a person can find what ever type riding they desire, from riding in the streams, to sandy trails, to hill climbing. I will continue to visit KC and enjoy the riding & friendship of all who come as I have done in the past. Keep doing what you are doing Ken & Carol - making it great for us that appreciate a wonderful place to camp and ride.

Reviewed by: Jack Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 11/24/2008 Hometown:   AL
Trail Rating:: 5
Camp Rating: 5

Wonderful trails and campsites. Would recommend this camp to everyone. Hosts are friendly and try to please.

Reviewed by: Susan Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 11/1/2008 Hometown:   AL
Trail Rating:: 5
Camp Rating: 5

JUST WANT TO LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT YOU WANT FIND A BETTER PLACE TO GO. TRAILS AND CAMPING GREAT.

Reviewed by: BARRY DANIELS Experience: Expert Ride Date: 11/26/2008 Hometown: CLANTON , AL
Trail Rating:: 5
Camp Rating: 5

My favorite place to go, by far. Ken and Carol are the best and always make our stay great. Stall are awesome - big for our big horse, and are always clean and have new shavings when we get there. Trails are awesome, and marked well for beginners to extreme. Lots of water for horses on the trail, and lots of trails to ride. Great food, great hosts, just absolutely great. (And not just saying that to make someone feel good - Unhappy camper !! You obviously are an unhappy person no matter where you are !!)......Eveyone come here and see for yourself !! Thanks Carol and Ken for always making our stay WONDERFUL !!!!!

Reviewed by: Daniel Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 11/27/2008 Hometown: Clanton , AL
Trail Rating:: 5
Camp Rating: 5

Best place I have ever been, with the best host.Ken and Carol are very good people. the trails vary from easy to extreme. Something for every one. Large stalls for my horses. Many days worth of trails. Was there for 5 days over thanksgiving and went in and out several ways. Will be back several times over.

Reviewed by: Harold & Janice Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 11/29/2008 Hometown: Clanton , AL
Trail Rating:: 5
Camp Rating: 5

KC is 5 stars all the way! Ken was very nice. We liked the campground and the stalls were nice with plenty of free bedding. The trails were simply awesome! We have ridden many places and this was definitely one of the prettiest we've been to. The caution trails (which you do not have to choose to do) were a little steep in places but found nothing dangerous. I don't understand some of the other comments...if you want to ride on a sidewalk then that's what you should stick to! There was so much natural beauty to take in. Took tons of pictures!! Loved the creek riding! Again, simply awesome trails! We will go again 4sure!!!

 

Reviewed by: The Bailey's Experience: Expert Ride Date: 10/26/2008 Hometown: Senatobia , MS
Trail Rating:: 5
Camp Rating: 5

The cookout rides are the best!! Great food, great price. Where else can you go for all you can eat buffets with drinks and desserts for one low price with tax and tip included. Thank you Ken & Carol for all you hard work! We enjoy you trails and all of your hospitality!

 

Reviewed by: Not Specified Experience: Beginner Ride Date: 10/1/2008 Hometown: AL
Trail Rating:: 5
Camp Rating: 5

Once again we return for a really great weekend. The trails are great, The food was great and they even had Karokee saturday night. The staff is excellent and the facilities are super clean. We had different levels of riders in our group and all had a great time their. We will continue to visit kc's ranch. I give this place 5 Stars.A+++++

Reviewed by: Mark Zivat Experience: Expert Ride Date: 10/10/2008 Hometown: Harvest , AL
Trail Rating:: 5
Camp Rating: 5

This was our first time to visit KC Ranch we stayed 8 days the trails were very great&well kept,the campground is very nice,the stalls are clean the bathhouse was very cleanand the food was wonderful. Ken&Carol are most accomodating folks i have been around in a while we will going back Michael&Mandy

Reviewed by: Michael&Mandy Experience: Expert Ride Date: 10/4/2008 Hometown: Gleason , TN
More comments and reviews from 2008 will be posted soon...

Trail Rating:: 5
Camp Rating: 5

We arrived in the rain and left in the rain. HOWEVER we got to ride one day in between and it was very pretty. The trails were very scenic and had a little of everything. Hills, streams, flat and lots of shade. The grounds and stalls were very clean and spacious. We booked this spot on the go trying to out run the rain from TN and Ken was very gracious, accommodating every need. We will be back for a longer stay when we know it won't be raining!

Reviewed by: Patti Hynds Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 10/26/2007 Hometown: Summerfield (Ocala), FL

Trail Rating:: 5
Camp Rating: 5

KC RANCH WAS EXCELLENT. WE HAD ADVANCED RIDERS AS WELL AS NOVICE RIDERS IN OUT GROUP. WE ALL HAD THE BEST WEEKEND EVER. VERY CLEAN CAMP AND TRAILS AND THE STAFF WAS EXCELLENT!!! WE ARE ALREADY PLANNING OUT NEXT TRIP THERE
Reviewed by: Mark Zivat Experience: Expert Ride Date: 10/13/2007 Hometown: Harvest , AL

Trail Rating:: 5
Camp Rating: 5

Ken and Carol are great hosts, they make you feel right at home. We were one of their 1st visitors when they open and we made the trip there three or four times a year. Since then they have made more interesting trails so bring a camera because you'll want to share the photo's with all your friends. The things that they have added throughout the years has made it one of the best places to spend a long vacation with your horses. The trails are some of the best in the state of Alabama and with all improvements they made they have made it quite comfortable and the restaurant has some good old home cooking. GREAT JOB CAROL AND KEN OUTBACK RIDER'S SADDLE CLUB

Reviewed by: Butch and Terri Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 10/4/2007 Hometown: Montevallo , AL

Trail Rating:: 5
Camp Rating: 5

We love KC - our most favorite place to go in Alabama !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed by: Jamie Daniels Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 5/31/2007 Hometown: Clanton , AL

Trail Rating:: 5
Camp Rating: 5

KC Ranch is one of the best trails that we have ridden. We plan on returning several times again this year and have reservations for June 29 - July 3. The campground are great and the bath houses are some of the cleanest around. Ken and Carol are wonderful and their breakfast buffet is one of the best.

Reviewed by: Renee Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 5/5/2007 Hometown: Mantachie , MS

Trail Rating:: 5
Camp Rating:

We loved it at KC! The trails are beautiful with riding across and up creeks with little waterfalls and under a blanket of trees for shade from the sun it's a great place to ride. The rocks and caves make for some great pictures. It's certainly a place to recommend and you want find any more friendly folks anywhere! We did not camp this time but our friends camp there all the time and highly recommend the camp site too.

Reviewed by: Cathy Stayton Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 5/5/2007 Hometown: Tuscumbia , AL

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