KINGSTON ATV/UTV FIELD GUIDE
Kingston’s Wilderness Rider: A Year of Family 4x4 Trails and Camping at Buffalo Ranch
An annual family membership that provides access to four-wheeled off-road vehicles and up to 18 days of free camping—this guide explains what the pass covers and how it works.
Kingston’s Wilderness Rider: A Year of Family 4x4 Trails and Camping at Buffalo Ranch.
At Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch outside Kingston, an annual family pass opens a ledger of off-road days: access to Side‑x‑Sides, Jeeps, ATVs and 4‑wheelers, plus allocated nights under the stars. The membership is designed to let families ride the ranch’s trail network throughout the operating year while balancing safety, stewardship and occasional closures for special events.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Four‑wheeled access included
The annual family pass covers access to a variety of 4x4 off‑road vehicles—Side x Sides, Jeeps, ATVs and 4‑wheelers—so your group can choose the rig that fits the ride.
Up to 18 days of free camping
Membership includes up to 18 days of free camping that may be taken consecutively or split across visits, giving families flexibility to pair trail days with overnight stays.
Designed for nuclear families
Passes are sold as individual or family memberships; family members are limited to spouses and children/legal dependents age 17 and younger, and the ranch reserves the right to amend membership rules as needed.
What the day feels like
What the Year‑Round Pass Feels Like
Buying the annual pass feels like opening a season‑long permission slip: you receive year‑round access on normal operating days to the ranch’s trail network, riding from 8:00 a.m. until one hour before dusk and pairing daytime runs with your allotted camping nights when you want to stay overnight.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this annual pass suits—and who it excludes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The $650 annual family membership includes access to 4x4 off‑road vehicles such as Side x Sides, Jeeps, ATVs and 4‑wheelers, plus up to 18 days of free camping.
The annual membership begins in the month of purchase and runs for 11 months thereafter (for a total of 12 months of riding when purchased and counted as described by the operator).
Riding hours are from 8:00 a.m. until one hour before dusk on normal days of operation; special events or circumstances may close all or parts of the park.
The ranch reserves the right to amend membership rules; disregard of park rules, vandalism, littering or trespass can result in cancellation of privileges without refund and possible prosecution.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How much does the annual family membership cost?
The annual family membership costs $650.
What vehicles are covered by the pass?
The pass includes access to 4x4 off‑road vehicles such as Side x Sides, Jeeps, ATVs and 4‑wheelers.
How many days of free camping do members receive?
Members receive up to 18 days of free camping that may be used consecutively or on separate occasions.
How long does the membership last?
Membership begins in the month of purchase and runs for 11 months thereafter, yielding 12 months of riding when counted as described by the operator.
Who qualifies as a family member on the pass?
Family members are defined as spouses and children/legal dependents age 17 and younger; grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins, nieces/nephews, and partners outside that definition are not included.
What are the riding hours?
Riding hours are from 8:00 a.m. until one hour before dusk.
Can the ranch change the membership rules?
Yes; Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch reserves the right to amend any rules of the annual membership as needed.
What behavior can lead to cancellation of my pass?
Disregard of park rules, unsafe or unruly behavior, littering, vandalizing, defacing or removing artifacts, or trespassing on adjacent lands can result in immediate cancellation of privileges without refund and potential prosecution.