Sports Facility Profile

Big Cedar Lodge

Big Cedar Lodge is a wilderness resort in Ridgedale, Missouri, just south of Branson, that hosts golf, fishing, and archery across a large outdoor property overlooking Table Rock Lake. For organizers of golf tournaments, fishing events, or outdoor group competitions, it combines multiple sport venues with on-site lodging and dining in a single destination.

Golf is the resort’s anchor offering. Big Cedar Lodge operates six courses: Payne’s Valley, Ozarks National, Buffalo Ridge Springs, Mountain Top, Top of the Rock, and the Cliffhangers course. That volume of championship and short-course options gives tournament organizers flexibility to stage large fields, multi-round formats, or group golf trips without leaving the property. The resort has been voted America’s Best Golf Resort by USA Today readers.

For fishing, the resort sits on Table Rock Lake and operates two marinas, Bent Hook Marina and Long Creek Marina, along with boat rentals, giving anglers direct water access and staging points. The property’s ties to Bass Pro Shops and the nearby Angler’s Lodge reinforce its fishing orientation.

Archery and other outdoor activities connect to Thunder Ridge Nature Arena and the resort’s broader slate of nature-based programming.

For lodging, Big Cedar Lodge offers lodge rooms, lakeside cottages, private log cabins, and the Camp Long Creek glamping site, so competing groups and families can stay on-site. The resort also maintains a dedicated group and meetings team with an RFP process. For event planners, the draw is a self-contained outdoor-sports campus where golf, fishing, lodging, and dining sit within one property near Branson.

Summary:

Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, MO is a wilderness resort with six golf courses, two Table Rock Lake marinas, and outdoor sport venues.

Facility Category: Parks & Rec
Phone: 417-243-2124
190 Top of the Rock Rd, Missouri, United States 65739
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Amenities

  • High-Speed Wi-Fi
  • Concessions
  • Wayfinding Signage & Maps

Sports Hosted

  • Archery
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking

Destination Information

Branson, Missouri

Big Cedar Lodge sits in Ridgedale, Missouri, just south of Branson, which pairs an outdoor-sports resort with one of the Midwest's most developed leisure destinations. For golf, fishing, and archery events, the setting offers both competition venues and a deep base of visitor infrastructure nearby.

Seasonality shapes the event calendar here. Golf and open-water fishing on Table Rock Lake are best programmed across the warmer months, roughly spring through fall, while the resort itself operates year-round and actively markets winter stays. Organizers can target peak-season dates for outdoor competition and shoulder-season dates for group golf trips at lower rates.

Travel access works for participants driving in from across the Midwest and South. Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) is the nearest major airport, with year-round service from American, Delta, United, and Allegiant; from Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale it is roughly an hour's drive north. Branson Airport (BKG) is closer for regional and seasonal flights.

For competitors and their families, the surrounding area adds substantial draw. Big Cedar Lodge's own property includes Top of the Rock, Fun Mountain, and Cedar Creek Spa, while nearby attractions include Dogwood Canyon and the Branson entertainment corridor with its theaters, Branson Landing, and Table Rock Lake recreation. Lodging density is high across the Branson area beyond the resort's own rooms, and Branson markets directly to event organizers through its Convention & Visitors Bureau sports program, signaling a region set up to support traveling competitions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many golf courses does Big Cedar Lodge have?
Big Cedar Lodge has six golf courses: Payne's Valley, Ozarks National, Buffalo Ridge Springs, Mountain Top, Top of the Rock, and Cliffhangers. It has been voted America's Best Golf Resort by USA Today readers.

What sports and outdoor activities can be hosted at Big Cedar Lodge?
Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Missouri supports golf, fishing, and archery, along with a broad range of outdoor nature activities across its Table Rock Lake property.

Does Big Cedar Lodge offer fishing access?
Yes. The resort sits on Table Rock Lake and operates two marinas, Bent Hook Marina and Long Creek Marina, plus boat rentals for lake access.

Does Big Cedar Lodge have on-site lodging for groups?
Yes. Accommodations include lodge rooms, lakeside cottages, private log cabins, and the Camp Long Creek glamping site, and the resort has a dedicated group and meetings team.