Smoke Rise Ranch

6751 Hunterdon Rd, Glouster, OH 45732, Athens County, United States

Guest rating: 4.5 / 5

Overview

Smoke Rise Ranch is a lodging property in rural Athens County, Ohio, located at 6751 Hunterdon Rd, Glouster, OH 45732. Public feedback rates it 4.5/5 from 98 reviews, with comments pointing to a mix of strong experiences and occasional value concerns. Star classification and a detailed amenity list are not documented.

On-site stay experience

Guest feedback indicates cabin-style accommodations are available, and the ranch hosts equestrian-related activity such as roping clinics. Reviews also note a friendly, helpful staff and a “family fun” atmosphere. Specific in-room features, unit layouts, and on-property facilities are not documented.

Location & outdoors access

The property sits near major outdoor recreation areas, including Wayne National Forest (about 2.5 km away) and the Wayne National Forest – Athens Ranger District (Athens Unit) (about 4.6 km away). Popular nearby options include Burr Oak Lake (about 9.1 km) and Burr Oak State Park (about 10.2 km), plus Wildcat Hollow Hiking Trail in Wayne National Forest (about 11.1 km). The Buckeye Trail Association is about 9.6 km away, and the Baileys Trail System is about 14.3 km away.

Nearby attractions & dining

For regional attractions, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and the Nelsonville Train Depot are both about 10.8 km from the ranch, with Robbins Crossing Historic Village about 11.7 km away. Off-property adventure options include Unlimited ATV Adventures (about 9.4 km) and the Triple Nickel Dual 555 route (about 19.4 km). A nearby restaurant option is Sikorski’s Home Plate (about 6.8 km).

Best for

Smoke Rise Ranch is best suited to travelers seeking a rural base for outdoor recreation in and around Wayne National Forest, Burr Oak Lake, and nearby trail systems. It also fits guests interested in ranch-oriented stays, with reviews referencing cabins and participation in roping clinics. Families looking for an activity-forward, country setting may also find it appealing based on review feedback about family fun and staff.

Travel tips

This is a rural Glouster address, so plan to drive; many nearby points of interest (Wayne National Forest, Burr Oak State Park/Lake, Nelsonville attractions) are within roughly 3–14 km. For air travel, John Glenn Columbus International Airport is about 81.8 km away, while Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport is about 64.5 km away. If you want a meal out, Sikorski’s Home Plate is a relatively close option at about 6.8 km.

What guests say

Reviews point to a generally positive experience, reflected in the strong 4.5/5 public rating from 98 reviews. Guests highlight a friendly staff and describe the ranch as a fun place for families. Some feedback suggests the property is used for organized ranch activities, with at least one guest staying in a cabin for a roping clinic and wanting to return. A recurring negative note is that at least one reviewer felt the nightly price did not match the level of accommodations.

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