Opened in 1912, Bar lazy J is considered the oldest continuously operating guest ranch in Colorado. We believe our ranch to be ideally located just southwest of Rocky Mountain National Park and nestled in a peaceful valley along the banks of the Colorado River. With a guest capacity of 42 we offer our guests a friendly, informal atmosphere and a true "western experience."
| Guest Capacity: | 42 |
| Meeting Capacity: | 20 |
| Dates Open: |
Summer: May. 27, 2012 to Aug. 25, 2012 Fall: Aug. 26, 2012 to Sep. 23, 2012 |
| Riding Dates: | May. 27, 2012 to Sep. 23, 2012 |
| Minimum Age For Independent Riding: | 7 |
| Minimum Age Accepted at Ranch: | 3 |
| Nearest Airport: | Denver - 2 hours |
Lodging Overview
We have 12 cozy, comfortable guest log cabins clustered along the Colorado River. Also available is our 3 bedroom Ranch House. All cabins have screened porches. Cabins and the Ranch House are cleaned and the beds made daily. There is a laundry room available for guests to use.
Recreation Overview
While the ranch features horseback riding and "GOLD MEDAL" fishing, we offer a variety of other non-riding activities to choose from. Jeep rides, Mountain Biking, guided hiking, White water rafting, sight seeing van trips and nearby golf are all available. You can also choose to lounge in our 20X40 heated swimming pool, soak in our jacuzzi, grab a book from our library, or sit and relax in the main lodge. The recreation barn is always open for a game of air hockey, ping pong, shuffleboard or foosball.
Dining Overview
For most meals everyone gathers in the historic lodge where we serve good old American home style cooking. Lunches are served in our river porch overlooking the Colorado River. At 7500 feet elevation the mountain air and outdoor life provide a terrific appetite booster - so we serve em' up in cowboy sized portions. Our entrees are accompanied with delights such as homemade breads, pastries and desserts. Since our own family is split between meat and non-meat eaters, we recognize and appreciate guests' variance in appetities. There are always options available.
Rates
| Adult Rate: | $1825.00 (ages 13 and up) |
| Child Rate: | $1295.00 (ages 7-12), $1095.00 (ages 3-6) |
| Service Charge/Tip Rate: | Tipping is left to the discretion of our guests. 12-18% is customary, if our staff's services please you. |
| Tax Rate: | 5.7 |
| Accepted Payment Methods: | Personal Check, Travelers Check, Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover |
| Travel Agents Accepted: | Yes |
Accommodations
| Lodging Accomodations: | No |
| Cabin Accomodations: | Yes |
| Weekly Arrival Day: | 7 Nights, Sunday to Sunday |
| Seven Night Week: | Yes |
| Six Night Week: | No |
Activities
| Children's Program: | Yes |
| Children's Program Start/End Age: | 3 - 12 |
| Baby Sitting: | Yes-Charge |
| Swimming: | 20X40 heated swimming pool |
| Team Penning: | Yes |
| Additional Cattle Activities: | Optional off ranch cattle drive |
| Fishing: | We have 2/3 mile of private GOLD MEDAL fishing on the Colorado River. A stocked trout pond is also |
| River Rafting: | Yes-Charge |
| Guided Hiking: | Yes-No Charge |
| 4x4 Trips: | Yes-No Charge |
| Tennis: | Nearby |
| Golf: | Nearby |
| Mountain Biking: | We have a fleet of Diamonback cycles for our guests to use. |
| Petting Zoo: | Yes |
| Hay/Wagon Ride: | Yes |
| Adult Only Weeks: | Yes |
Other Amenities
| Liquor: | BYOB |
| Whirlpool Spa: | Yes |
| Massage Available on Ranch: | Yes-Charge |
| Laundry Facilities: | Yes-No Charge |
| Information Technology Facilities: | We provide an office for guests to access the internet |
Special Events
Family Reunions
The ranch is a wonderful location for celebrating family reunions. We would be happy to provide references of families who have had their special week at the ranch.
| Book Entire Ranch: | No |
| Book Entire Ranch: | |
| Capacity: | 42 |
| Discount: | Depending on number of persons attending. |
