Bass Pro Shops owns Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Missouri. Its a luxury Ozark mountain resort with 4 championship golf courses, on-site fly fishing, horseback riding, and 1,000+ acres of property. Retail nightly rates start at $450. Bluegreen runs preview vacpacks here from $249 for 3 nights.
Why Nobody Knows
Bluegreen's portfolio isn't known for high-end properties. Most people associate Bluegreen with mid-tier family resorts. Big Cedar is the exception and it's not widely marketed in their vacpack inventory.
The Property
Big Cedar sits on Table Rock Lake. 13 different accommodations from lodge suites to log cabins. Features:
- 4 championship golf courses (Payne's Valley, Ozarks National, Buffalo Ridge, Top of the Rock)
- Shepherd of the Hills fishing
- Horseback trails
- Underwater cave diving (seriously)
- Fine dining + casual dining options
- Spa
The Vacpack
Bluegreen's preview here is $249-$399 for 3-4 nights. Accommodations vary — usually a lodge suite or cabin room. Full resort access included.
What to Do
Based on traveler type:
- Golfer: Play 2-3 courses in 4 days
- Nature lover: Hiking, fishing, horseback
- Couples: Spa, fine dining, lake cruise
- Family: Pool, fishing, mini golf
Nearby
Branson is 30 minutes north. Shepherd of the Hills theater district close by. Table Rock Lake for water activities.
Budget
| Line | Couple's 3-Night Cost |
|---|---|
| Bluegreen vacpack | $349 |
| Gas from Kansas City | $80 |
| 1 round of golf | $200 |
| Meals (resort + outside) | $400 |
| Horseback ride | $120 |
| Total | $1,149 |
A comparable non-vacpack Big Cedar stay would run $2,000-$3,000. Browse Bluegreen vacpack inventory.