D-bar-A Scout Ranch | 880 E. Sutton Road | Metamora, MI 48455

Ranch Hand Session #5 | July 20-26, 2025

Spend a week learning what it takes to work at a Ranch!  Also referred to as our Wrangler in Training program, this allows Scouts the opportunity to spend a week learning what it takes to work at The Ranch! Help the D-Bar-A Ranch Staff care for our herd of horses, long horn cattle, and burros in this once in a lifetime adventure! You will learn to bend & weld metal, work on farm machinery, learn horse care, and do repairs around The Ranch!  Session #5 is open to the public.

D-Bar-A 75th Reunion | August 9, 2025

Join us for a day filled with activities, food, touring, remembering, fellowship, and contests with friends we made along the way. Day events are open to all ages and any returning Scout. You do not have to be a current Scout to attend. The evening activities are for adults.

Horseback riding - Ranch Ride at D-Bar-A Ranch

Spring Fling Ranch Ride | August 16 & 17, 2025

Say goodbye to Summer with a ride on the Ranch!  Come enjoy a ride through the hills and woods of beautiful D-Bar-A Ranch.  Choose one or both days to ride our trails.  Rent a horse (90 minute guided ride), or bring your own.  Discount for two days.  Consider making it a weekend and renting an Cabin, Campsite, or RV site.

Aloha Summer Ranch Ride | October 11 & 12, 2025

What better way to enjoy the splendor of fall colors than riding a horse through the woods! Come enjoy a ride through the hills and woods of beautiful D-Bar-A Ranch.  Choose one or both days to ride our trails.  Rent a horse (90 minute guided ride), or bring your own.  Discount for two days.  Consider making it a weekend and renting an Cabin, Campsite, or RV site.

Haunted Forest | October 18, 2025

All are invited to attend this haunted event!  Enjoy the half-mile scary haunted trail, the friendly Halloween walk, family fun zone, wagon rides, magic show and more!  Bring your family, bring your friends — enjoy a fun night at the Ranch!  Tickets available online May 1 – Sept 26 for $15/person (ages 4+); also available at the door for $20/person.

Horseback riding at D-Bar-A Ranch - Holiday Ride

Holiday Ranch Ride | December 6 & 7, 2025

Get into the Holiday spirit with a ride through the woods.  Fingers crossed a dusting of snow makes it festive! Enjoy a ride through the hills and woods of beautiful D-Bar-A Ranch.  Choose one or both days to ride our trails.  Rent a horse (90 minute guided ride), or bring your own.  Discount for two days.  Consider making it a weekend and renting an Cabin, Campsite, or RV site.

Camp at D-Bar-A

Mitten Outdoor Adventures and Events - Online Cabin and Campsite Rentals

Want to camp at one of D-Bar-A’s cabins or campsites?  Members of the public and community groups can rent our facilities through Mitten Outdoor Adventures & Events!  Visit the link below to reserve your stay.