Guest ranches offer comfortable lodging in authentic, western settings. Most ranches hosts guests for a week, although some offer shorter, and even nightly stays. Ambiance ranges from upscale and luxurious, to hands-on, and working with the cattle.
- Address: One Goose Creek Rd, Creede
- About: June to September; home of the historic Wagon Wheel Gap Hot Springs. Gourmet meals, fly-fishing, horseback riding programs.
- Address: 436 County Rd3, Parshall
- About: Late May to September; considered to be the oldest continuously operating guest ranch in Colorado, since 1912. Horsebacking riding, fly-fishing on the Colorado River, and zip lining.
Black Mountain Colorado Dude Ranch
- Address: 4000 Conger Mesa Rd, McCoy
- About: Late May to mid September; working cattle ranch located between Vail and Steamboat Springs.
- Address: 3640 Colorado 125, Granby
- About: Year round ranch serving guests since 1919.
- Address: 436 Cherokee Hills Dr, Livermore
- About: June to September; family run ranch tucked in the north central part of the state.
- Address: 70008 Weld County Rd 132, Raymer
- About: May to mid October; adult only, working guesting ranch, featured on City Slickers.
- Address: 12161 County Rd 240, Durango
- About: June to September; hidden in the wilderness outside historic Durango.
- Address: 16825 County Rd 162, Nathrop
- About: Year round; philosophy – “To provide a beautiful setting where families can vacation in a Christian atmosphere.”
- Address: 1454 County Rd, Granby
- About: June to mid September; award winning dude ranch in beautiful Grand County.
- Address: 13303 County Rd 270, Nathrop
- About: Late May to mid September; nestled high in the mountains south of Buena Vista.
- Address: 54880 County Rd 129, Clark
- About: Mid June through March; luxury dude ranch near Hahns Peak north of Steamboat.
- Address: 25777 County Rd 103, Jelm
- About: Mid June through September; dude ranch tucked away near the WY border.
- Address: 201 County Rd 1911, Kremmling
- About: June to mid March; secluded dude ranch centered around horseback riding.
- Address: 29555 Goose Creek Rd, Sedalia
- About: March to early December; working guest ranch in the Rockies close to Denver.
- Address: 42688 Rd N, Mancos
- About: Mid May to mid October; family centered dude ranch near Durango.
North Fork Ranch & Fishing Lodge
- Address: 55395 US 285, Shawnee
- About: Late April to mid November; riverside ranch located about an hour Denver.
- Address: 475 Peaceful Valley Rd, Lyons
- About: Year round family friendly guest ranch near the east side of Rocky Mountain N.P.
- Address: 1484 Fdr 250, Antonito
- About: Late May through September; dude ranch located southwest of Alamosa.
- Address: 45362 Needle Rock Rd, Crawford
- About: Late May to early January; family owned guest ranch featuring farm-to-table cuisine and a full slate of activities.
- Address: 17931 Red Feather Lakes Rd, Red Feather Lakes
- About: Year round family run ranch located 100 miles northwest of Denver.
- Address: 2939 N County Rd 31D, Loveland
- About: Year round working ranch within an hours drive of Denver. Activities include cattle drives, overnight pack trips, fishing, rafting, trapshooting, and rock climbing.
- Address: 27001 County Rd 77, Lake George
- About: Late May through September; stunning setting for horseback riding and fishing.
- Address: 275 County Hwy 222, De Beque
- About: Year round world class recreation on Colorado’s Western Slope.
- Address: 3715 County Rd 62, Conifer
- About: Mid May to mid October; gourmet food, exhilarating horseback rides and family-fun adventures.
- Address: 58000 Cowboy Way, Clark
- About: Mid December to mid March and early June through September; upscale guest ranch in laid back Clark.
- Address: 8007 County Rd 887, Gunnison
- About: Late May through September and mid December through march; family-operated guest ranch and hot springs in the beautiful Gunnison Valley.
- Address: 23486 County Rd 501, Bayfield
- About: Late May to early October; First rate food, service and activities in Southwest Colorado.
- Address: 5770 S St Vrain Ave, Estes Park
- About: June to October; christian family dude ranch with horseback riding.
- Address: 5305 CO 150, Mosca
- About: Year round working cattle and bison ranch near Alamosa.
Please contact us to add a guest ranch.
Many resorts are all-inclusive, with home-cooked meals and a slew of guided recreation. Seasons vary, with most being from late spring into fall, while others are year round. More on dude ranches can be found at coloradoranch.com.
Some related activities
Most lakes and rivers permit fishing with a license. Horseback riding is offered at a number of ranches.
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