The Ranch was started in 1952 by the Fischbach family. The site was originally being prepared for a sand mine operation and the Family stepped in to establish the Dude Ranch and sleepaway Camp. Over our next 48 years, the Fischbach family continued to grow the Ranch adding cabins and programming. In 2000, Circle F Dude Ranch Camp was purchased by Paul Wells from the founding family, allowing the dream and mission of the camp to continue. Over these last 22 years, the Ranch has continued to expand into a year-round operation with a mix of outdoor education and private groups along with our summer camp program.