The Inks Ranch is a family-owned ranch just outside of Llano, TX that contains a trove of unclimbed granite boulders, slabs, and cracks. Climbers now have a unique opportunity to access the ranch to camp, climb, and explore during Inks Ranch Open Weekends.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Inks Ranch Open Weekends are a time of year when climbers can experience a pristine, wild granite landscape. Climbers are invited to the Inks Ranch to climb in one of the most unspoiled areas of the Texas Hill Country. All attendees must register through Eventbrite. Full event information is available here.
2025-2026 WEEKEND DATES
Gates open at 5pm each Friday with everyone off the Ranch by 5pm Sunday for all weekends.
- 1 st weekend: Oct 24-26, 2025
- 2nd weekend: Jan 30-Feb 1, 2026
- 3rd weekend: Feb 27-Mar 1, 2026
- 4th weekend: Mar 27-29, 2026
ABOUT REGISTRATION
Registration is $50 per person, including children, per weekend to support Access Fund's work in Texas and beyond.
All attendees will be REQUIRED to sign a waiver. Save time and digitally sign your waiver HERE.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Refunds will be offered for canceled Inks Ranch Open Weekends, only. Requests for refunds following canceled events must be made within 15 days of the cancelation announcement. All other ticket sales are final.
GET INVOLVED
Volunteers are vital to Access Fund’s work in opening areas in Texas like Inks Ranch. To get involved or to find out more about volunteer opportunities, email us at landprotection@accessfund.org.
ACCESS NOTE
Inks Ranch is only open to the public on approved weekends. The Ranch is not open for “at will” public access. Pets are not allowed at the Ranch.
Page photos courtesy of Erich Schlegel.
