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Total Eclipse 2024

Mark your calendars!

On April 8th, 2024 there will be a total eclipse of the Sun that will pass directly over Sunset Ranch!  Not only will you be able to experience this spectacular event, we will be in the very heart of the viewing path making for what will like be a once in a lifetime opportunity for most of us!

Since we’re located almost directly in the path of the optimal viewing area, we expects that our guests will enjoy about 4 minutes of totality!  Finally, Texas is considered to have some of the clearest skies during this time of year, so get your reservations in now before we’re completely booked!

Fun Facts:

  • The eclipse will start around 12:00 PM
  • Totality will start around 1:30 PM
  • Totality is expected to last about 4 minutes
  • The eclipse will end around 3:00 PM
  • The Moon’s shadow will cross the Earth at about 1,641 MPH
  • The location of Sunset Ranch is expected to have some of the best weather conditions for viewing the eclipse on this date.

For more information regarding this event, please visit:
https://nationaleclipse.com

Directions to Sunset Ranch

Directions to Blackbuck Ridge, Lampasas, TX

  • Use Google Maps to navigate to the entrance of The Ranches at Blackbuck Ridge.

 

Directions to Sunset Ranch

  • Use the gate code provided with your reservation to enter the gate.
  • Take Sable Pass about 1/4 Mile to Blackbuck Ridge Dr.
  • Turn Right on Blackbuck Ridge Dr. and go about 3 Miles to Impala Ln.
  • Turn Right on Impala Ln. about 1/8 Mile.
  • The entrance to Sunset Ranch will be on the left.  You can’t miss us!

New Expansion Underway!

Sofia and I have been working hard to bring additional capacity and amenities to The Sunset Ranch!  Recently, we started working on a previously uncharted section in the back 400 (back 400 feet, that is) to bring our second camper to the ranch.  Once this has been completed, this will provide additional luxury camping to the resort.

We’re hoping to have this completed before the end of November, 2020.  Until then, there is still some work that remains to be done, such as trimming back some hanging branches and removing a rather large stump in order to get the camper to its new permanent location.

We’ll post some photos as they become availble.  Until then, here is a picture of a squirrel.

Campground Expansion

We’re please to announce the latest expansion to our world class camping area at Sunset Ranch!  As you can see in the photo below, this new addition is some amount wide by another amount long which will fit so many campers comfortably!

Along with the expanded camping area, all of our guests are welcome to the following amenities at no additional costs:

  • Yards and yards of onsite hiking and nature trails.
  • Visit the ancient burial grounds of the famous “Balaloo”.
  • Come and see the stars like you’ve never seen them  before, or at least probably not in a long time.  Star tracking telescope available sometimes.
  • Free firewood.  Just pick it off the ground, just be careful you do not pick a cactus by accident!
  • Free souvenir rocks.  These rocks have been painstakingly created and meticulously preserved by God for thousands and thousands of years.  Take as many as you please to give as gifts or just to share with your friends.  Let them know you were thinking of them during your stay with us!

Space is limited, so contact us today to reserve your site.  We’ll be waiting for you!

Welcome to Sunset Ranch!

Welcome to Sunset Ranch!  We took this photo on Sept. 21st, 2018, the day we closed on our land.  At the time, the only means to access the land was by a gravel road.  There were no power lines, neighbors and cell phone reception was spotty at best.  Even so, the one thing that grabbed our attentions was the view and with this on our hearts, we’ve committed to building our forever home here.