Posted 2008-09-05 7:05 AM (#91002) Subject: Anyone been to J-D Ranch in Octavia OK or other in the area?
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Posts: 108 Location: TX
Looking to make a fall ride in the SE Oklahoma mountain area. Has anyone been to J-D ranch in Octavia, or any of the other places in that area. Would love to hear about it.
Posted 2008-09-05 8:00 AM (#91006 - in reply to #91002) Subject: RE: Anyone been to J-D Ranch in Octavia OK or other in the area?
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Location: Texas
I have been to Horse Heaven Resort and Indian Mounds Campground. I have not been to J-D but know a bunch of people who have. It is very rocky and hilly.
Be forewarned though I heard there are a lot of four wheelers on the trails and they come up on you fast!!!
Posted 2008-09-05 8:19 AM (#91011 - in reply to #91002) Subject: RE: Anyone been to J-D Ranch in Octavia OK or other in the area?
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Posts: 222 Location: Kaufman, Texas
I went to J-D last October and really liked it. There are some rocks but not nearly as rocky as Horse Heaven. The owner is great (Jo) and will take you out on the trails to show you around and tries to make your stay enjoyable. Camping area is not as large as some but is very clean. Another place I like that is a little further north Is Cedar Lake (close to Heavener). Nice campground and lots of trails to explore.
Posted 2008-09-06 9:16 AM (#91065 - in reply to #91002) Subject: RE: Anyone been to J-D Ranch in Octavia OK or other in the area?
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Posts: 781 Location: La Cygne, KS
I second cedar lake. It is very clean and now have pipe corrals for the horses. Majority of the sites are very level and treed. Trails are fairly well marked. Terrain can be challenging with large rocks, but the views are gorgeous.
Posted 2008-09-06 12:13 PM (#91073 - in reply to #91002) Subject: RE: Anyone been to J-D Ranch in Octavia OK or other in the area?
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Posts: 25 Location: East Texas
We went to J-D last October as well. It is a small campground, which I like better than the larger areas. It is extremely clean, very well organized, everything is accessible. i found it to be less rocky that Horse Heaven, easier to get to for us from Texas and Louisiana. Jo is wonderful and will do whatever she can to make your trip enjoyable. Planning on going back in the next few weeks. You will not be disappointed.
Posted 2008-09-07 2:46 PM (#91101 - in reply to #91002) Subject: RE: Anyone been to J-D Ranch in Octavia OK or other in the area?
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Location: Norman, Ok
I just went to J-D for the first time aweek ago. I loved it. It was less rocky than Cedar Lake and Robbers Cave. I didn't see any 4-wheelers either. The trails are well marked and beautiful. I did come across fresh bear tracks which had us excited. Jo is a great hostess and will help you in any way. The campground is small and immaculate with many amenities. I am also going back for their fall ride in Oct with several others.
As for Cedar Lake, it is one of my favorite places with alot of challenging riding.
Posted 2008-09-10 12:42 AM (#91220 - in reply to #91002) Subject: RE: Anyone been to J-D Ranch in Octavia OK or other in the area?
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Location: Norman, Ok
Barrelsnpcs.....Can't get my PM to work so will amswer you here. I think it would be worth your time to visit CL on the way home from J_D's. Just keep in mind it is rocky. Especailly on the trails near camp as they get so much use. The farther out you go, the better the trails. The trail to Snake Mtn has a nice view but it is rocky altho' I have heard they rerouted it around the rockiest place but I haven't roide it since then. Also trail 3 out of E loop is pretty and comes back into camp on trail 1. I think you will like both places as far as the campground but J-D is the least rocky in that area. Just my humble opinion for what it is worth.
Anyone been to J-D Ranch in Octavia OK or other in the area?
