The Colorado Dude & Guest Ranch Association is home to the top western dude ranch vacation spots in Colorado. Our all-inclusive family ranches offer affordable mountain holidays full of authentic cowboy experiences. Whether you are coming from near or far, you’ll find the best adventure travel vacation packages at our member ranches. Activities include cattle drives, outdoor cookouts, horseback riding, kids activities, and plenty of exclusive offerings you can’t find anywhere else. Our working ranches, traditional dude ranches, and luxury guest ranches are all certified for quality. Your USA trip would not be complete without a visit to one of our ranch resorts. A Colorado Dude Ranch is also the perfect family reunion location! Be sure to ask about special large group pricing.
Find a Dude Ranch
Looking for an unforgettable vacation in the American West? You’re sure to find the perfect Colorado vacation at one of our member ranches.
Fun Activities
What do you want to do in Colorado? Hike? Bike? Ride horses? We have fun activities for every age and interest.
Plan Your Ranch Vacation
We have resources to help you plan the perfect Colorado getaway. Whether it’s a family vacation or reunion, a honeymoon or a solo vacay, we can help you get started!
Introducing the CDGRA Podcast!
What’s it like to grow up in the saddle? In our NEW CDGRA podcast episode, A Girl, Her Horse & a Colorado Dude Ranch, join host Amanda Raad and 13-year-old ranch guest Brooke Billington as she shares her experiences growing up around horses and discovering the many adventures of dude ranch life. From time in the saddle to the connections that make a ranch stay unforgettable, hear firsthand how these experiences shape a love for Colorado ranches and what keeps visitors coming back year after year.
Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!