Lindsay Ranch Guesthouses

The Historic Lindsay Ranch

   460 Lindsay Ranch Rd. Mason, Tx.76856

325-347-4052 or DHL4668@yahoo.com

The Lindsay Ranch is one of only three places in Texas where you can hunt for topaz. We have two guest houses and two primitive camp sites that are open from January 15 - September 30. 

Screens, shovels and digging tools are provided. You keep what you find. 

 Everyone must sign a Release of Claims and Waver of Liability.

If your rock club, Boy/Girl Scout Troop, family gathering etc. would like to visit the Ranch, call 325-347-4052 to check availability.     

If you can't stand the sight of a spider, scorpion, snake or perhaps a mouse, stay somewhere else.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC3O64wWGaY&list=PLohXTJpzZpI28LWFuKQczQ0PBPe7v19G7

Click on the link above to see a segment of Texas Outdoors about rock hunting on the Lindsay Ranch that was filmed  by KENS 5 Eyewitness News  July 1, 2019. 

     This arrowhead was found June 28, 2019 in the newly plowed field. "It was just laying there." Great find, Suzanne S. 

 Flowers by the Creek 

  $$$ WHAT DOES IT COST? $$$

It costs $150.00 per night for two guests to stay in either the Cabin or Manor.

For each additional guest, age 18 and over, add $50.00 per night. Guests under age 18 are free. 

We have a two night minimum.

A primitive camp site costs $40.00 per night. The two night minimum does not apply to camping.

We can accommodate self-contained RV's as well as tents. 

There is an additional charge of $20.00 for everyone 18 and over to look for rocks.  

Both guest houses are newly remodeled and are equipped with the latest Mitsubishi Air Conditioning system, installed by Lindsay Electric, Mason, TX. 

They are fully furnished with sheets, towels, pots and pans, refrigerator, microwave, cook top, toaster oven, coffee maker and coffee.

If there is something you can't live without, your favorite pillow, blanket or beverage, bring it with you. 

There is a Dollar General and a Lowe's Market in Mason. If you want a greater selection of foods, shop at a larger store.

HOW TO CHOOSE WHERE YOU WANT TO STAY?

The Cabin on Comanche Creek is closer to Mason. It is also close to Highway 87. The road is maintained and you can drive to the Cabin and to Comanche Creek in a regular car. 

Mason Mountain Manor is more remote and secluded. It is 2 1/2 miles from the highway in the middle of our 700 acre back pasture. The Manor is the place to stay if you REALLY want to get away.

A pick-up or vehicle with more ground clearance is recommended if you stay at the Manor.

Scroll down for photos and more information. 

Ready to make a reservation?

1. Check the availability calendar on the left.

2. Grab your credit card.

3. Call Deloris (Dee) Lindsay at 325-347-4052.

Mason County is a Dark Sky County. Bring your binoculars and telescope. 

       Mason Mountain Manor - Photo by MMHall 2018

This quiet, peaceful retreat has two bedrooms, 6 beds and a large covered porch. 

Cabin on Comanche Creek 

 The Cabin on Comanche Creek has two bedrooms, six beds, a covered porch and a large deck.      

Click on the "Photos" link on the left to see interior photos of the Cabin on Comanche Creek. Mason Mountain Manor and the primitive camp sites.   

This is Oreo.  Photo by Mendy Lindsay. 

Pedro, the llama, watches over the sheep, especially the baby lambs.  

 Mason Mountain Manor

 You will be driving 2 1/2 miles on a dirt road. 

There are two gates to open and close. 



 There are tables, chairs and a hammock on the large porch. 

There is a gas grill, fire pit and a wood/charcoal grill.

If you want to use charcoal, bring it. We have wood.   

Hike, explore, look at the stars or sit on the porch and listen to the birds.  

Many guests bring bird seed or corn and enjoy watching what comes up for free snack.

     

The Cabin on Comanche Creek

The Cabin has a covered porch, a large deck, grill, firepit and hammock. 

   

Please "like" us and post your comments on the Lindsay Ranch Guesthouses Facebook page. 

 The Mason City Park has RV spaces and hook-ups. The host's number is 325-347-2064.

If you would like to rock hunt with us and also spend some time on the river, consider Jerialice Arsenault's RIVERSOUNDS Camp & Cabin in Castell, Texas.

It is Texas' best campground and concert facility on the Llano Rio - you camp, we sing!

Give Jerialice a call at 512-217-4596

The Bar-M Ranch (325-347-4223) and the Seaquist Ranch (325-347-5413) also allow topaz hunting.

Call them for more information. 

STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW



This is the Ranch Entrance 

Five miles north of the courthouse on US 87.

Coming from Mason, the entrance is on the left.  

The gate is closed to keep the cattle in; drive through and fasten it.

Follow the Check In Here signs. 

  

When you check in: 

• We will ask you to sign a release of liability
• Show you a variety of rocks, minerals and artifacts
• Answer questions
• Give you maps
• Take your money 
• And tell you to have a wonderful time. 

Give us a call when you want to get away. 325-347-4052 Clay and Deloris Lindsay on Mason Mountain when we were younger and the grass was green. 

 Old Ranch Road.