Weekend Getaways Near Dallas

When Friday finally rolls around, many people in the Dallas area are ready to get away for a couple of days. The challenge is finding somewhere close enough for an easy drive, but far enough away to leave the traffic, crowds, and busy schedules behind. That’s one reason East Texas has become a favorite choice for weekend getaways from Dallas. Just two hours east of Dallas, Deer Lake Cabins Ranch Resort sits on a family-owned and operated 850-acre ranch with cabins, lake houses, private lakes, horseback riding, hiking trails, fishing, kayaking, paddle boats, pickleball, UTV rentals, hay rides and plenty of room to let go. One thing our guests appreciate most is all these amenities are right here on site.

A stay at the ranch doesn’t have to be packed with plans. Wake up with coffee on the porch listening to nature and the gentle breeze as it rustles through the towering pines. Spend the morning horseback riding or fishing, then grab one of our complimentary kayaks, pedal boats, or paddle boards and walk a few steps to the lake whenever you like. You can enjoy the lake equipment as often as you want during your stay.

When evening comes, cook dinner in your lake house or cabin’s full kitchen, and enjoy it outside on your private deck as the sun sets and the stars begin to appear. The stars just shine brighter here. Every cabin and lake house has its own fire pit for storytelling, roasting marshmallows, and making s’mores. Some guests choose a secluded cabin tucked beneath the tall East Texas pines, while others prefer a lake house and the views of the water. Twenty accommodations in all. Room for the 2 of you or room for the 16 of you.

And if your get away isn’t complete without your four-legged family member, there’s no need to leave the dog behind. Our accommodations are pet friendly because time here at the ranch is simply better when the whole family gets to come along.

If you’re searching for weekend trips from Dallas, family weekend getaways near Dallas, or a romantic weekend getaway in East Texas, Deer Lake Cabins Ranch Resort offers a peaceful place to unplug, spend time outdoors, and make memories together. Sometimes the best weekend getaway isn’t that far away. And it might be exactly what your family needs.