Black Butte Ranch

Sisters, United States

3.6

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13899 Bishops Cap, Sisters, OR, 97759
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Today 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
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Local time (Sisters) 4:35 PM Friday, July 18, 2025

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Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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For more than 40 years, Black Butte Ranch has drawn families and visitors to the sunny side of the Cascade Mountains for an unmatched vacation experience.

Beautiful vacation rental homes and condominiums, award winning dining with unforgettable views and recreational activities await you. Enjoy two eighteen-​hole golf courses, fly fishing, cycling, swimming, tennis, relaxing massages and the endless Central Oregon recreation activities the Ranch provides.

With no less than seven of the Cascade’s high mountain peaks, giant stands of Ponderosa Pines, Aspens and abundant wildlife, Black Butte Ranch’s pace is unhurried and its setting pristine.

History

Established in 1970.

The location of the current residential resort is on property that was an operating cattle and horse ranch beginning as early as the 1880s. In the mid 1930s, Stewart S. Lowery, a wealthy, San Franciscan, bought the property, naming it Black Butte Ranch. Brooks Resources became the developer of the current Central Oregon residential resort in 1970. The development philosophy was to create a community of residential and summer homes with limited commercial activity. Brooks encouraged development in the nearby town of Sisters. By the early 1970s, after local lumber mills had closed, the town was in decline. When Brooks Resources began developing the Ranch, they offered merchants in Sisters $ 5000 and free architectural help to create a «theme» look to the town. The Sisters planning commission adopted a 1880s theme, which improved the town’s attractiveness. The Ranch is owned and managed by a homeowner’s association; a unique arrangement for such a large residential resort.

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20 reviews of Black Butte Ranch

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Place rating: 5
Bend, OR
We lucked out and were invited to Black Butte Ranch with friends who have a home here. I had never been, didn’t know what to expect. It has zero presence from the road, so didn’t know.
What a great property! Endless paved bike paths, several swimming pools both indoor and out, spa, sauna, hot tub, horseback riding ($ 50/​hour per person), pickle ball, tennis, horseshoes. Lots and lots of activities. Plus things like crafts for the kids. An all around great family vacation spot.
My kids are 12 and 14 and I felt very comfortable with them heading out on the bikes to explore, or head over to the pool for a swim.
You need to reserve courts for pickle ball and tennis. Or stop by and pick up a set of horseshoes, or the gear for croquet.
Very nice restaurant on site, fancy menu with a casual atmosphere. Good kids menu with cookies included. Great adult menu, elk, scallops, salmon, steak, cocktails, etc. Very attentive and friendly staff. Café at the pool including very acceptable soft serve ice cream — get a small because it’s more than ample.
I hope we get invited back.
Place rating: 2
Berkeley, CA
We recently returned to Black Butte and were in a one room condo on the lawn. The service was worse than it had ever been! No way to contact anyone in charge to help with: 1) getting ice for the room; 2) finding out about which restaurants served what; 3) disconnecting a noisy refrigerator encrusted with ice and which we could not access to unplug; 4) insulted by pool «sign up» system — STUPID for guests! 5) terrible lunch menu — NO ICE CREAM?; 5) no in room safe; 6) poor check in registration information. The «modern» round shower curtain poured water all over the floor, we were bothered by an unannounced visit by service people late in the day asking if we wanted new towels (no information that this would occur). To be told upon check in that we had to BUY ICE in the market was insulting. We will not return unless new management is announced. Someone is not paying attention… like the manager!
Place rating: 2
Chico, CA
Overall a poor experience when it comes to the lodging. Stayed in the condos at the lodge. We came to the resort at 4 and our room was not ready. Was told we would be called when it was ready… Never was called. Ended up in our room at 7pm. Late to dinner by 8pm. Provided coffee, crème, and machine… But no filters? Ranch is nice, but it has nothing to do with the owners or the staff. If I was you, I’d stay in one of the rental homes. Poor experience.
Place rating: 5
Kent, WA
This beautiful, serene wilderness setting makes for the perfect romantic getaway or family vacation. The newly renovated restaurant, clubhouse and pool, are nestled next to a peaceful lake overlooking endless grass fields and mountain ranges. The outstanding staff is on point, and the food is amazing! Enjoy an array of activities on the water or on the resorts many paved trails. This vacation destination will not disappoint!
Place rating: 1
Millerton, NY
Renter beware! I’m sure there are nice houses here but ours was a total dud. It was a perfectly preserved piece of the 1970’s complete with shag carpets everywhere and unrenovated bathrooms. This wouldn’t be so bad but pretty much nothing has been updated, including the ripped sheets that were too small for the beds (so wouldn’t stay on if you lay down). We’ve rented many houses over the years and this is one of the worst — it is so dated and shabby it really detracts from the beautiful setting and casts a damper on your vacation. Run far away from #129 Ponderosa.
Place rating: 5
Tualatin, OR
Wonderful, beautiful! I can not imagine how anyone can give this less then 5 stars… seriously nothing to complain about! Gorgeous!
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
My family has been coming to Black Butte for decades and we absolutely love it. It is such a peaceful area and there’s so much to do. This review is specifically for the spa. My fiancé and I had a couples massage today and absolutely loved it. My massage therapist, Kimberly, was a miracle worker and helped resolve neck pain and head aches from poor sleep position. My fiancé loved his experience too and said that if we had come earlier in our trip, he would have booked us another treatment so we could go again!
Place rating: 5
Vancouver, WA
We had lunch at the golf course pub. AMAZING NACHOS!!! The nachos were made with verde sauce. Soooo yummy! We also got pub fries and Coors Light. Great service, delicious food and cold beer. What a wonderful way to finish a great day at Black Butte Ranch.
Place rating: 2
Eugene, OR
I appreciate the efforts by the staff to waive certain fees for us after the house we’d rented turned out to be, well, a disaster, but I still must say that this was a big disappointment. NOT the wonderful pools, the terrific little lake where we kayaked and paddle-​boarded (small but fun), and the water aerobics class that was top-​notch, but like other reviewers here, I found the house itself fairly awful. Never mind that we couldn’t check in until nearly 5:30, meaning a bunch of food in our cooler was ruined, plus the kids were hot and cranky, etc., but the rank smell of too much partying inside, plus the puddles of vomit on the driveway, plus the crap and waste all over the yard was too much. We don’t be back. BB’s reputation as being the finest vacation resort can’t hold up unless something is done about the homes, the tacky furniture, the broken-​down appliances, scratchy cheap sheets on the beds (whatever sheets the Mark Spencer Hotel uses – buy those). And why rent to drunks who want to throw food and get sick all over? Too bad, because the exterior of BB was sweet, and the people who worked there (paddle board guy especially) gracious and helpful.
Place rating: 5
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA, CA
I’ve been going to black butte with my family for years and it is one of my favorite places. The views of the mountains, meadows, and lake is really incomparable. The best part is that it’s a well kept secret so there isn’t much traffic or too many people like other vacation spots. There are forests and bike paths around the whole place and tons of stuff to do outdoors. I really recommend going here with your family. My family has been staying in golf home 254 on snowbrush and it’s definitely one of the better houses here — big enough to sleep a few families.
Place rating: 2
Portland, OR
The views you can’t be bought! Wow! Herd of horses running by our window every morning. But the room we stayed in, well I’ve stayed in better Motel 6! Carpet disgusting, I didn’t want my dogs on it. No sitting area only 2 beds. Lights didn’t work. Heat stuck on full blast. Tub didn’t drain. The mattresses came from the Goodwill! The price should be according to the quality of the home/​condo. This would encourage home owners to keep their homes in better condition. My husband played 5 rounds of golf and made friends with some home owners. People were very friendly and pleasant. And really you can’t have two Barista? Maybe one that Can open before 0730? No other offerings? Not a bagel a scone? How about a continental breakfast, all the big kids are doing it!
Place rating: 2
Salem, OR
5 stars for Black Butte Ranch itself. Beautiful surroundings, great amenities, gracious staff.
The damper to our vacation, was #4 Aspen House that we rented for 4 days with our son and grandchildren. It was bare bones. Very old, worn furniture, stained carpeting, the kitchen supplies looked like they came from a thrift store. This would have been fine if we were in a rustic cabin in the back country somewhere, but not for Black Butte. The owners of this unit are clearly in it only for the profit and seem to have little respect for their guests or for Black Butte Ranch itself.
Place rating: 4
Portland, OR
Went for a visit to see what all the fuss is about. The area is beautiful and there seem to be lots of amenities. I love the many bike paths and areas for children to play. The pool looks great, too. I definitely would like to try renting there. I’ll review again later.
Place rating: 4
Austin, TX
We stayed in a house that sleeps 11 in Black Butte several days ago. We were lucky enough to get a very cool house. Modern, well appointed, extremely nice and loaded with extras. It even had a ping pong table in the garage.
My impression is that the styling and quality of the house you stay in varies significantly because most are individually owned and managed by the Black Butte administration. Consequently the age of the house, how well it is outfitted and maintained may differ from house to house. So you may want to see pics of the specific house before you book. I did not see anything driving around that looked scary however.
The park is amply wooded and beautiful in every way. We went in the high season so the pool area was so crowded I would not use it but there is horseback riding, biking, tennis, etc. available.
If you are looking for a relaxing getaway in a natural setting, this may be a great option.
Place rating: 5
Portland, OR
Six of us played Glaze Meadows on Saturday (8⁄17) and Big Meadows on Sunday (8⁄18). Two entirely different golfing experiences, but both were excellent. Glaze Meadows is now in its second year after remodeling and is coming along great — fairways are beautiful, but greens are still developing, so are very firm and not too receptive. Big Meadows is the mature course and plays just like you would expect.
The best part about the Black Butte complex, other than the golf, is the staff. Our carts and range balls were waiting for us, the starters were friendly and helpful, plus they were willing to give us a deal on golf (unlike Aspen Lakes).
After golf we had lunch at the course. Food was good and the waitstaff excellent.
This is our third year of playing Black Butte and, I believe, it will continue to be on our itinerary.
Place rating: 3
Pacific Grove, CA
Black Butte is a beautiful place.
It’s… just… so… upper middle class white people.
Here and Sunriver, I have this game I play called, «what’s his/​her specialty?» — meaning ‘what kind of medicine/​law does he/​she practice?’ because those are the people who come here. And there’s nothing wrong with that. It’s just… a little vanilla. Vanilla can be just fine. Just be sure you get chocolate and strawberry sometimes too, you know.
Place rating: 4
Portland, OR
Beautiful place for a winter vacation.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
This review has sat unfinished for three months, because honestly, what do I say about the place that embodies my childhood?
Most of my memories as a kid in some way involve this resort in Central Oregon: learning to pedal without training wheels on the bike paths, playing air hockey in the Rec Center, canoeing in the lake behind the Lodge, swimming under the weird bubble they’d put over Glaze Meadow in winter before building the indoor pool, and sledding down the hills of the golf course after opening presents on Christmas.
My grandparents built their house here in the 1970s after retiring, affording their 8 grandchildren wonderful childhood experiences in an incredible nature setting, and a lasting appreciation of board games and time spent with family and friends.
Though we no longer have a property at Black Butte to stay at whenever a getaway is necessary, I am incredibly impressed with (presumably extremely expensive) rentals available on a weekly basis. The perfect place to relax, spend quality time with loved ones, and have your grandkids hunt for golf balls hit out of bounds for 5c a piece. Or was that only my grandfather?
Place rating: 1
Eugene, OR
WOW for 500 hundred dollars a night I did not expect gross dirty floors with mildew growing in the shower obvious to the naked eye? Really? I noticed the windows were spotless in this million dollar house but when I checked my pillows under the cases they were like something out of a third world shack or Bangkok flophouse! So nasty and worn with huge yellow rings from someone’s head funk! I seriously could not believe what I was seeing and felt really uncomfortable the rest of our stay. When we arrived an hour after check in the maids were still working and gave us quite the stink eye when we started unloading things. I can’t believe the level of gross that was this ranch including the awful meals, dirty million dollar house for rent and the 3 birds we had to dispose of after running into the sparkly clean windows! Just not good! Can’t say anything about the rooms at the lodge itself but if you are renting an expensive house you might want to find out how clean it is or be prepared to deal with moldy grout in the showers and rotten stinky pillows!
Place rating: 5
San Anselmo, CA
I hesitate to write this, because the Ranch may be my favorite getaway on Earth, and I should probably just keep my mouth shut.
This isn’t a resort where you get five-​star service, get pampered, and have your every need looked after. If that’s what you’re after, go to Aspen.
Rather, it’s a resort where you disappear into your own home, your own self-​sufficient community, and your own corner of Central Oregon paradise.
Here, you rent a house. You cook your meals. You sit outside on the porch, breathing the best-​smelling air on earth, perfumed with a mix of Ponderosa Pine, high-​desert sage, lava and pure O2. You ride bikes on the 12-​odd miles of path. You play either of the two ridiculously affordable golf courses. You go fly fishing, you climb mountains, you rollerblade, you ride horses, you canoe, you swim in the five pools, you play on the 20 tennis courts, you read, you drink Oregon pinot, and you start to feel you could live like this year-​round. A week goes by in a minute, but at the end of it, I feel like a human being again.
Dang. Just typing this review, I feel depressed that I’m not there.