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A huge wilderness resort in the Missouri Ozarks offering cabins, cottages, and family-friendly activities near Table Rock Lake.
Ridgedale, Missouri, USA
1988
year opened
362
rooms
$
370
starting rate
1 hour
from airport
key features
Sleep
2+ restaurants on site
Outside space
Grass/lawn to play on
Horseback riding
Lazy river
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Lake, river, or pond
Indoor pool
Water slide
Baby/wading pool
Cabanas
Playground
Water sports
Zero-entry pool
Dogs allowed
Racket sports
Food available before 7am
Coffee shop
2-4 bedroom residences
Arcade / Game room
Kids club (age 4+)
Kids club (age 5+)
Calm beach
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
5+ bedroom residences
Golf
Beach sports
Animal encounters
Kitchen in room
Eat
2+ restaurants on site
Outside space
Grass/lawn to play on
Horseback riding
Lazy river
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Lake, river, or pond
Indoor pool
Water slide
Baby/wading pool
Cabanas
Playground
Water sports
Zero-entry pool
Dogs allowed
Racket sports
Food available before 7am
Coffee shop
2-4 bedroom residences
Arcade / Game room
Kids club (age 4+)
Kids club (age 5+)
Calm beach
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
5+ bedroom residences
Golf
Beach sports
Animal encounters
Kitchen in room
Play (on land)
2+ restaurants on site
Outside space
Grass/lawn to play on
Horseback riding
Lazy river
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Lake, river, or pond
Indoor pool
Water slide
Baby/wading pool
Cabanas
Playground
Water sports
Zero-entry pool
Dogs allowed
Racket sports
Food available before 7am
Coffee shop
2-4 bedroom residences
Arcade / Game room
Kids club (age 4+)
Kids club (age 5+)
Calm beach
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
5+ bedroom residences
Golf
Beach sports
Animal encounters
Kitchen in room
Play (in the water)
2+ restaurants on site
Outside space
Grass/lawn to play on
Horseback riding
Lazy river
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Lake, river, or pond
Indoor pool
Water slide
Baby/wading pool
Cabanas
Playground
Water sports
Zero-entry pool
Dogs allowed
Racket sports
Food available before 7am
Coffee shop
2-4 bedroom residences
Arcade / Game room
Kids club (age 4+)
Kids club (age 5+)
Calm beach
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
5+ bedroom residences
Golf
Beach sports
Animal encounters
Kitchen in room
Experience it
See what a stay really looks like with kids.
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sleep
- The resort is divided into four main sections:
- Lodge rooms:
– Spring View Lodge: historic and charming; queen bedroom + king bed and sleeper sofa in living room (no bathtubs).
– Falls Lodge: offers two queen or one king rooms; all have outdoor space and bathtubs.
– Valley View Lodge: most central; offers king and double queen rooms, plus a 2-bedroom suite with kitchenette (largest lodge room). - Lakeside cottages: two- and four-bedroom cottages ideal for families.
- Exclusive accommodations: higher-end lodges and cabins with more space and privacy.
- Private log cabins: one- and two-bedroom cabins with kitchens and decks — great for families needing space to spread out.
- Lodge rooms:
- There’s also newer off-property lodging at Camp Long Creek (5–10 mins away). The two-bedroom cabins there are especially family-friendly.
play
- Endless activities: swimming, boating, golf, sand volleyball, playgrounds, lawn games, dance parties, scavenger hunts, bingo, cooking classes, and more.
- Multiple playgrounds (indoor + outdoor).
- Six pools! Try to book near one.
- Indoor Pool at Branson’s Creek: open year-round, includes a water slide.
- Lazy river & outdoor pool (right outside the indoor pool)
- Swimmin’ Hole Pool: main pool on the Big Cedar property with family and adults-only zones.
- Devil’s Pool: additional pool near Devil’s Pool Restaurant.
- Lakeside Pool: overlooks the lake, conveninet to the Lakeside cottages.
- Camp Long Creek Pool: exclusive to Camp Long Creek guests (zero-entry).
- Fun Mountain is a hit: indoor playground, ropes course, arcade, bowling, laser tag, mini golf, go-carts, and climbing wall.
- Horseback riding for ages 8+, located off the main property.
- The kids club (at Fun Mountain) takes ages 4+; open daily in summer, but book 24 hours in advance.
- Property is large and hilly, so be prepared to drive or take the shuttle.
- There are six golf courses, including a par 3 course that's great for kids.
eat
- Big Cedar Property:
- Truman Café: opens at 6:30am for breakfast.
- Devil’s Pool Restaurant: breakfast buffet, casual lunch/dinner.
- Buzzard’s Bar: casual indoor/outdoor bar menu.
- Worman House Bistro: upscale dining.
- Fun Mountain:
- Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill
- Blue Fin Lounge (drinks + dinner)
- Other options:
- Top of the Rock: Arnie’s Barn (lunch), Buffalo Bar (dinner), Osage (dinner), plus Sunday brunch.
- Camp Long Creek: food truck (open 8am–3pm).
- Lady Liberty Dinner Cruise (book in advance).
- Room service available from 11am–10pm (breakfast from Devil’s Pool).
- Grocery delivery available for rooms with kitchens.
The details
What room setup does your family need, at minimum?
We're having you search by beds, rather than number and age of kids, because every family sleeps differently.
King/queen bed includes pullout sofas
Kid-size bed includes sofas (not pullout), twin beds, or rollaway beds
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Must haves
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Kids Club
Pools
Beach
Babysitting
Activities
Travel & transportation
- Option to book a shuttle from Springfield (SGF) and Branson (BKG) Airports
- Provide shuttle service around the resort and to Top of the Rock from 6am to midnight, though many guests suggest it's easier to have a car.
Leave it at home - they have it!
- Cribs
- Lifejackets
- Games
Ready to Book Your Stay?
Book through us (no additional cost) for access to perks like resort credit, free breakfast, priority for upgrades, early check-in/late check-out, and price-drop tracking. Plus, we'll manage all the communication with the hotel, so all you have to do is show up.
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