Family Fun

Fun at Ranch Okoboji is family fun...activities that the entire family can enjoy!

• Tyotee's Wild Mining Adventure

"See that cave over there! That's Tyotee's mine. Folks around here say Tyotee is part tiger, part coyote. I can't say if that's true, but I know for a fact there's buried treasure in that mine. Youngins' are always bringing out rare gemstones, fossils and arrowheads. If you're aiming to do a bit of prospecting, better take a hard hat and light! It's pretty dark in there!"

Search the mine for rare gemstones, fossils and arrowheads...braving the cave darkness. Find your way wearing a miner's headlamp, and search for the hidden treasures. You're likely to discover something "precious" by looking in the cracks and crevices of the cave...or by just digging around the surface of the cave. Then, try panning for gemstones in our sluice. Kids are guaranteed to discover some wonderful keepsakes.

• Sand Volleyball Court

  Let a little sand get between your toes on our Volleyball Court. Great for the sports fanatic or a little afternoon frolic on the court to see who can get the most digs in.

• Outdoor Seating Area

  Whether it be having a cold beverage under the rooftop seating area or having a catered picnic utilizing one of our fine caterers, a good time will be had by all!

• Frisbee Golf

  Test your frisbee tossing accuracy. Frisbee Golf is new this year. Hope you can score high here with your slices thru the air.

• Horseshoe

  Teach your children the game your father knew. Pitch that horseshoe and recapture some of your family history!

• Bocce Ball

  What did you call it? This is the lakes area's FIRST and ONLY Bocce Ball. It is an Italian Lawn Bowling Terrain. Come check it out! We supply the equipment and the instructions.

• Bean-bag toss

  This is a game of "aim". Family and friends compete to see who has the best aim. This simple game is a lot of fun!