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Colorado Dude ranch Resorts, Your Perfect Family Vacation
Giddy up! And start planning your Colorado dude ranch resort vacation! This page will help guide you to the perfect Colorado dude ranch resort.
All Inclusive Dude Ranch vacations always include:
Lodging, Meals, and Daily Horseback Riding.
Many ranches typically include:
Children & Teen programs, Evening Entertainment, Whitewater Rafting, Fishing on the ranch, Overnight Pack Trips, Cattle Round Up, and much more!
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Rates listed represent an adult all-inclusive daily rate during peak summer season (per person). It is based on double occupancy accommodations and does not include gratuity, taxes, and/or service charges. Actual rates may vary slightly and children’s rates are typically available.
Our Ranches
Ranch Category:
Luxury Dude Ranch
Along with the horses, cowboy hats, and home-style hospitality you’d find at all of our member ranches, luxury guest ranches often offer some options to pamper the highest of expectations, such as spa treatments, creative gourmet food, upscale lodging and amenities, a variety of ad-venture activities to fill out your day, and a larg-er staff to meet your specific needs.
Serving guests since 1919, the C Lazy U Ranch is known for providing the highest level of personalized service, professional horsemanship programs, first-class amenities, enriching children's programs, gourmet meals and upscale accommodations.
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Ranch Category:
Traditional Dude Ranch
Today's traditional dude ranch invokes the spirit of the American West for all to experience and gives everyone a special touch of western hospitality. These horseback-centered ranches offer multi-night stays with affordable rates, delicious chef prepared meals, rustic but elegant cabins and many special amenities unique to ranching, and a host of mountain adventures.
Wind River Ranch is a Christian Family Dude Ranch that neighbors Rocky Mountain National Park and is just 7 miles away from the quaint mountain town of Estes Park Colorado.
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Ranch Category:
Luxury Dude Ranch
Along with the horses, cowboy hats, and home-style hospitality you’d find at all of our member ranches, luxury guest ranches often offer some options to pamper the highest of expectations, such as spa treatments, creative gourmet food, upscale lodging and amenities, a variety of ad-venture activities to fill out your day, and a larg-er staff to meet your specific needs.
Vista Verde is a luxury ranch just outside of Steamboat Springs. Spacious log cabins, amazing staff, fabulous dining, and a diverse offering of activities make it perfect for those who seek luxury but still want a laid back ranch vacation.
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Ranch Category:
Traditional Dude Ranch
Today's traditional dude ranch invokes the spirit of the American West for all to experience and gives everyone a special touch of western hospitality. These horseback-centered ranches offer multi-night stays with affordable rates, delicious chef prepared meals, rustic but elegant cabins and many special amenities unique to ranching, and a host of mountain adventures.
Colorado's Historic Rawah Ranch is an all-inclusive guest ranch located in one of the most scenic & unspoiled valleys in North America. Experience spectacular fly fishing on private waters, backcountry horseback rides and cookouts under the stars.
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Ranch Category:
Traditional Dude Ranch
Today's traditional dude ranch invokes the spirit of the American West for all to experience and gives everyone a special touch of western hospitality. These horseback-centered ranches offer multi-night stays with affordable rates, delicious chef prepared meals, rustic but elegant cabins and many special amenities unique to ranching, and a host of mountain adventures.
For over 90 years DWR, nestled in its own private mountain valley has been providing folks and families from around the world with authentic Western vacations. We offer nothing less than real down home hospitality in a family atmosphere for all ages.
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Ranch Category:
Traditional Dude Ranch
Today's traditional dude ranch invokes the spirit of the American West for all to experience and gives everyone a special touch of western hospitality. These horseback-centered ranches offer multi-night stays with affordable rates, delicious chef prepared meals, rustic but elegant cabins and many special amenities unique to ranching, and a host of mountain adventures.
In the West, a brand is a symbol that identifies specific ownership of a ranch's livestock and horses. At Lost Valley Ranch, our brand not only marks our cattle, but extends to your experience as our guest. It’s our "Brand of Western Hospitality".
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Ranch Category:
Traditional Dude Ranch
Today's traditional dude ranch invokes the spirit of the American West for all to experience and gives everyone a special touch of western hospitality. These horseback-centered ranches offer multi-night stays with affordable rates, delicious chef prepared meals, rustic but elegant cabins and many special amenities unique to ranching, and a host of mountain adventures.
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 Colorado River.
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Ranch Category:
Traditional Dude Ranch
Today's traditional dude ranch invokes the spirit of the American West for all to experience and gives everyone a special touch of western hospitality. These horseback-centered ranches offer multi-night stays with affordable rates, delicious chef prepared meals, rustic but elegant cabins and many special amenities unique to ranching, and a host of mountain adventures.
Families play together and make memories of shared adventures: Horseback riding, mountain hiking & biking, white-water rafting, trout fishing, rock climbing and belaying lessons, jackalope hunting, disc golf, evening campfires & cowboy singing
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Ranch Category:
Traditional Dude Ranch
Today's traditional dude ranch invokes the spirit of the American West for all to experience and gives everyone a special touch of western hospitality. These horseback-centered ranches offer multi-night stays with affordable rates, delicious chef prepared meals, rustic but elegant cabins and many special amenities unique to ranching, and a host of mountain adventures.
Colorado Trails Ranch is a fun filled vacation adventure. We are located near historic Durango. In addition to horseback riding, fly fishing and great food, kids and adults find a lifetime of memories with our wide range of day and night activities.
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Ranch Category:
Traditional Dude Ranch
Today's traditional dude ranch invokes the spirit of the American West for all to experience and gives everyone a special touch of western hospitality. These horseback-centered ranches offer multi-night stays with affordable rates, delicious chef prepared meals, rustic but elegant cabins and many special amenities unique to ranching, and a host of mountain adventures.
An all-inclusive vacation you have never experienced is waiting for you and your family at Cherokee Park Ranch! Fun activities, wonderful people and great food in a beautiful Colorado setting. Come experience a true Western adventure like none other.
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Ranch Category:
Traditional Dude Ranch
Today's traditional dude ranch invokes the spirit of the American West for all to experience and gives everyone a special touch of western hospitality. These horseback-centered ranches offer multi-night stays with affordable rates, delicious chef prepared meals, rustic but elegant cabins and many special amenities unique to ranching, and a host of mountain adventures.
A family-oriented guest ranch nestled high in the pristine wilderness of the San Juan Mountains and just 35 minutes from Durango, CO. The Majestic Dude Ranch offers our guests a home away from home in the Colorado mountains.
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Ranch Category:
Traditional Dude Ranch
Today's traditional dude ranch invokes the spirit of the American West for all to experience and gives everyone a special touch of western hospitality. These horseback-centered ranches offer multi-night stays with affordable rates, delicious chef prepared meals, rustic but elegant cabins and many special amenities unique to ranching, and a host of mountain adventures.
Come spend a week with your family enjoying excellent food, beautiful riding, fun-family activities and outstanding programs for babies, kids and teens. Tumbling River has a long-standing tradition of friendly staff, a warm family feel and great acti
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Ranch Category:
Traditional Dude Ranch
Today's traditional dude ranch invokes the spirit of the American West for all to experience and gives everyone a special touch of western hospitality. These horseback-centered ranches offer multi-night stays with affordable rates, delicious chef prepared meals, rustic but elegant cabins and many special amenities unique to ranching, and a host of mountain adventures.
Views that rattle your spurs. Horses you'll want to take home. Meals that make you want to adopt the chef. Staff you grow to trust as friends. They combine to give Latigo that perfect sense that you have finally found home.
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Ranch Category:
Traditional Dude Ranch
Today's traditional dude ranch invokes the spirit of the American West for all to experience and gives everyone a special touch of western hospitality. These horseback-centered ranches offer multi-night stays with affordable rates, delicious chef prepared meals, rustic but elegant cabins and many special amenities unique to ranching, and a host of mountain adventures.
Since 1946. An authentic 3,200-acre working ranch an easy hour from Denver with the same altitude (5,280'). Outdoor adventures include cattle drives, overnight pack trips, fishing, rafting, trapshooting & more. 33 min. from Estes Park.
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Ranch Category:
Luxury Dude Ranch
Along with the horses, cowboy hats, and home-style hospitality you’d find at all of our member ranches, luxury guest ranches often offer some options to pamper the highest of expectations, such as spa treatments, creative gourmet food, upscale lodging and amenities, a variety of ad-venture activities to fill out your day, and a larg-er staff to meet your specific needs.
The Ranch at Emerald Valley is a luxurious, all-inclusive, Wilderness Experience. For couples, solo adventurers, families, and celebratory gatherings - the activities are endless and the memories will last a lifetime!
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Ranch Category:
Traditional Dude Ranch
Today's traditional dude ranch invokes the spirit of the American West for all to experience and gives everyone a special touch of western hospitality. These horseback-centered ranches offer multi-night stays with affordable rates, delicious chef prepared meals, rustic but elegant cabins and many special amenities unique to ranching, and a host of mountain adventures.
Since 1954, we’ve been committed to serving guests with our hearts & our hands. Family-friendly & located in a majestic valley between two 14ers, we provide all the “out west” activities desired in a vacation that makes for lifetime memories.
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Ranch Category:
Traditional Dude Ranch
Today's traditional dude ranch invokes the spirit of the American West for all to experience and gives everyone a special touch of western hospitality. These horseback-centered ranches offer multi-night stays with affordable rates, delicious chef prepared meals, rustic but elegant cabins and many special amenities unique to ranching, and a host of mountain adventures.
The High Lonesome Ranch covers 400+ sq. miles stretching far away from civilization. It’s like your own private National Park. Every detail is carefully considered: contemporary western amenities & dining, experienced wranglers & personal attention.
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Ranch Category:
Working Dude Ranch
These are working cattle operations. Your horseback experience will revolve around the ranch’s livestock and the work they require. Be prepared to experience hands on activities such as herding, feeding and checking the health of the cows on a daily basis. Relax and enjoy cow-boy hospitality in this authentic environment.
Zapata Ranch, a 103,000 acre working bison and cattle ranch bordering Great Sand Dunes national park and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, is owned by The Nature Conservancy and managed by Ranchlands.
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Ranch Category:
Traditional Dude Ranch
Today's traditional dude ranch invokes the spirit of the American West for all to experience and gives everyone a special touch of western hospitality. These horseback-centered ranches offer multi-night stays with affordable rates, delicious chef prepared meals, rustic but elegant cabins and many special amenities unique to ranching, and a host of mountain adventures.
We are a full service working guest and cattle ranch located in the heart of the Colorado Rockies between Vail and Steamboat Springs. Rather than a rigid schedule we offer activities in the most flexible way possible.
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Ranch Category:
Traditional Dude Ranch
Today's traditional dude ranch invokes the spirit of the American West for all to experience and gives everyone a special touch of western hospitality. These horseback-centered ranches offer multi-night stays with affordable rates, delicious chef prepared meals, rustic but elegant cabins and many special amenities unique to ranching, and a host of mountain adventures.
Colorado's highest guest ranch. Unique for spectacular location, excellent riding program, variety of activities, value, superb menu and intimate capacity. Families encouraged to spend time together. Adults-only offered in September.
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Ranch Category:
Traditional Dude Ranch
Today's traditional dude ranch invokes the spirit of the American West for all to experience and gives everyone a special touch of western hospitality. These horseback-centered ranches offer multi-night stays with affordable rates, delicious chef prepared meals, rustic but elegant cabins and many special amenities unique to ranching, and a host of mountain adventures.
Glorious scenery coupled with exceptional riding, fishing, kids’ & teen programs and the RTR brand of western hospitality that keeps our guests returning time and time again. Adults only in September. Spend a week, take home a lifetime of memories
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Ranch Category:
Luxury Dude Ranch
Along with the horses, cowboy hats, and home-style hospitality you’d find at all of our member ranches, luxury guest ranches often offer some options to pamper the highest of expectations, such as spa treatments, creative gourmet food, upscale lodging and amenities, a variety of ad-venture activities to fill out your day, and a larg-er staff to meet your specific needs.
Tucked away at the far end of the valley, where the Elk River flows, lies a Relais & Chateaux dude ranch. Offering year-round multi-sport adventures, horseback riding, Orvis-endorsed fly fishing, and cross country ski vacations made in powder heaven.
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Ranch Category:
Working Dude Ranch
These are working cattle operations. Your horseback experience will revolve around the ranch’s livestock and the work they require. Be prepared to experience hands on activities such as herding, feeding and checking the health of the cows on a daily basis. Relax and enjoy cow-boy hospitality in this authentic environment.
$295
Average Minimum
Average Minimum
Night Stay: $1240.00
Badger Creek Ranch is a working cattle ranch located at approximately 9000 feet in the high plateau of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. We offer an authentic western ranch experience with a maximum of eight guests at a time.
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Ranch Category:
Traditional Dude Ranch
Today's traditional dude ranch invokes the spirit of the American West for all to experience and gives everyone a special touch of western hospitality. These horseback-centered ranches offer multi-night stays with affordable rates, delicious chef prepared meals, rustic but elegant cabins and many special amenities unique to ranching, and a host of mountain adventures.
Fill your days with horseback riding, fly fishing, swimming or a lazy tube down the crystal clear Laramie River. Scrumptious home-style meals, evening campfires, cowboy songs, dances and charming western accommodations await. You deserve an escape!
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Rates listed represent an adult all-inclusive daily rate during peak summer season (per person). It is based on double occupancy accommodations and does not include gratuity, taxes, and/or service charges. Actual rates may vary slightly and children’s rates are typically available.
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